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This is everything worth doing in Santander, Spain

Santander is the Spanish city most people haven't visited yet, but it’s so underrated. From Renzo Piano's extraordinary Centro Botín and the coastal walk to La Maruca, to exceptional tapas in Plaza de Cañadío and some of the finest city beaches on the continent. Here's everything worth doing, updated for 2026.

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Megalochori, the Santorini Village Worth Slowing Down For

We visited Megalochori while exploring Santorini beyond Oia and Fira, and found one of the island’s most rewarding villages: quiet laneways, cave houses, blue-domed churches, family-run wineries, and a square that still feels lived in. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Megalochori, including where to eat and what’s actually worth your time.

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How to get from Athens to Santorini: Ferry, Flight, and the Case for Slowing Down

We travelled through the Greek islands by ferry and still think arriving in Santorini by sea is one of the great travel moments. But in 2026, flying can make more sense for short trips, tight connections, or rough summer seas. Here’s how to choose between the Athens to Santorini ferry and flight, including costs, timings, ports, airports, and what we’d book.

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