Comments on: Going Greek: The Oia Obsession

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:47:43 +0000

In reply to Bindiya. Ha! I'm surprised they haven't found a taker yet :) Oh, this makes me miss Santorini!

By: Bindiya

Bindiya — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 11:23:16 +0000

I know it’s been a while since this post but it was simply hollering at me for a comment especially since we just got back from a brief Greek holiday 🙂

I completely agree with you about major attractions being ruined by buzzing tourists. Hypocritical maybe but O! how it does ruin that perfect photograph. 🙂

What really made me smile was the picture with the “For Sale” sign. I could have sworn I saw that exact same sign when we were there last week! 😀 Now if only I could find someone to go halfsies on a summer home in Oia 😉

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 03:30:59 +0000

In reply to Kiara Gallop. Ah, yes, I bet Santorini was a bit more breathable twelve years ago :) I think it's probably still just as beautiful today though!

By: Kiara Gallop

Kiara Gallop — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 21:38:43 +0000

In answer to your question Alex (sorry, bit late in responding – it’s been a mad week!), I think we visited in June, so possibly just outside high season – plus it was 12 years ago. We hired a car and drove around the whole island, stopping in Oia for sunset. It’s a shame it’s so overrun with tourists now, but like you I’m a patient photographer, so I probably still would’ve held out for that perfect shot, in spite of the crowds 🙂

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:46:07 +0000

In reply to Uma. That's probably a good alternative too... though I love that August heat :)

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:45:21 +0000

In reply to Chris. Well, in terms of it being a well known tourist destination it might fit in that group, but Ibiza, Kuta and Cancun are WAY more party focused than Santorini, which has more of a laid back honeymooner vibe :)

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:43:00 +0000

In reply to Amanda. I am with you. I think Santorini deserves ALL the hype. I've simply never been anywhere else like it. Glad to hear my hunch confirmed -- I think Oia would be much more pleasant during the day!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:41:57 +0000

In reply to Marcello. Well, there certainly is a lot to see in three months :) Good excuse to go back!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:39:59 +0000

In reply to Amanda @ Farsickness.

I can’t remember which, but I read another travel blog where the author said, “When I get sick of sunsets I know it’s time to go home.” I couldn’t agree more! Thankfully I still love them…

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:38:01 +0000

In reply to Mishfish13. Aw, shame! It must have been interesting to see them painting though, no? At least you caught an interesting slice of life on Santorini :)