How To: Travel Like a Local in the Mediterranean

May 24, 2012 4:00 pm     Posted in Cool Stuff, Homepage Exclusive, Reality  Candy -- NYU g+ page


By Candy

After a two week adventure on the Mediterranean Seas, I thought about what made my journey unforgettable. Yes, the azure water and volcanic mountains left me speechless, but what I found most alluring were the hidden treasures that I found in places that were once home to ancient empires, gods and goddess, shipwrecks, and sea creatures.

It’s really more fun when you can shrug off the whole tourist agenda and dive head-first into your travels. So how exactly does one assimilate into a new culture? Well, I’ve got some of my tried and true tips gathered here so you can embark on your own adventure!

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    10 Comments on "How To: Travel Like a Local in the Mediterranean"

    1. raeman says:
      Thu, 24th May 20129:56 pm 

      Reblogged this on Greatartharvest.

    2. tangoomykonos says:
      Fri, 25th May 20129:36 am 

      You couldn't think of better words to persuade your readers to visit the Mediterranean Seas!!!!!!!

    3. arizonapenguin says:
      Fri, 25th May 201212:40 pm 

      Great list :) I think this is true for travel in general

    4. Ale Semenov says:
      Sat, 26th May 201210:55 am 

      Hope I can visit Mediterranean towns someday, and the food looks yumy
      http://www.deliciasedelicinhas.blogspot.com.br

    5. Lisa Runkel says:
      Sat, 26th May 201212:18 pm 

      santorini is FULL of tourists!! haha defineltely not a secret :P If u wanna visit nice greek island go to ios or serifos or one of the other smaller ones :)

    6. sara says:
      Sat, 26th May 20127:45 pm 

      agree. taormina and santorini are one of the most famous tourist locations in the whole mediterranean, it doesn't go well with the advice 'visit smaller towns'!!!the advice itself is very useful, but those are definitely not smaller places..if you go on the mediterranean you should almost comletely avoid the 2-3 places every tourist guide has, and instead buy a map and go exploring! source:i'm a local

    7. @JLGoodenough says:
      Sun, 27th May 20122:25 am 

      This is a very American article…

    8. Mtma says:
      Sun, 27th May 20125:06 am 

      The main pic is Plaza de la Catedral in Havana…a little far from the Mediterranean, isn't it?

    9. Brian says:
      Wed, 6th Jun 201210:46 pm 

      Food is one of the main drivers of any decision in my life, can't wait to experience fresh Med food!

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