DRAFT Nikki’s Greece Travel Diary: Filled with Sights, Seafood and Stripes
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Nikki’s love for travel stems from living abroad, visiting places for work, exploring with family and friends. and going for inspiration. She recently went to Greece for the second time, visiting different islands and leaving with amazing stories, experience of great food and sights, and — lucky for us — travel tips and recommendations! Read on to see everything from her trip including how she packed, the amazing places she went, and of course, where the best places are to eat.
Nikki exploring in Mykonos wearing the new KULE silk Ponza shirt and Silk Elba Pareo.
Nikki went to Greece with some of her family and friends. She spent a week in Mykonos followed by a week traveling to different islands.
“I was at Mykonos for a week. It is a big party. All the restaurants have music playing as you eat. It’s so fun and unlike anywhere else.” – Nikki
“The other islands we went to — including Milos, seen here — are much more tranquil. You’re on a boat one moment, doing water sports another, and then sitting in the sand eating together. It’s so beautiful.” – Nikki
Between touring on foot, swimming, and dining, Nikki packed only what she knew she would wear. That included swimsuits, caftans or loose fitting dresses, pareos for the beach, flat sandals, and some workout wear.
Nikki says that slippery leather or plastic sole sandals aren’t easy to wear on the cobblestones in Greece, and recommends packing sandals that won’t slip and slide, like these from The Row, which she wore the most on her trip.
“I like challenging myself to wear every single thing I pack and I think I only didnโt wear two things. I wore a lot of Greece-appropriate white and blue, plus some of our colorful KULE items like the crochet Harmonie.” – Nikki
KULE Harmonie
Xirena Pants
The Row Sandals
Prada Raffia Tote
Jacquemus Hat
The Row x Oliver Peoples Sunglasses
“I wore a lot of pareos (I love our new one from KULE, Lisa Corti and Totรชme) tunics, caftans, and dresses. It’s easy to wear them over swimsuits, my favorite of which are by Eres. The striped caftan I’m wearing here is by MIKOH. Sarah Clary turned me onto the brand. I cannot resist a stripe.” – Nikki
“I’m not a dress person, but I really felt they were so much easier and fit the island/beach vibe. I love this one by Bode. I also packed a floral one by Michael Kors, a green one by Lemaire, and a crochet one by Auralee” – Nikki
As for the food, Nikki says it’s the best. The seafood was a highlight, as everything is so fresh.
“Spilia in Mykonos is a restaurant on a rock, carved out in the water. You can go by boat to have the freshest seafood.” – Nikki
“We went to Scorpios in Mykonos with a big group of people. It’s dinner that turns into a night club on the water. Mykonos was an ongoing party so dinners were high-energy.” – Nikki
On the other islands, it was more about the scenery and serenity.
“Look at the size of the prawns! The size and freshness of the seafood was amazing.” – Nikki
“This is at Nammos for dinner. It’s a very cool vibe with a tranquil setting in the sand. We went with a big group, but it is also very romantic.” – Nikki
The picturesque sights are unlike anywhere else, with vibrant colors and crystal-clear waters.
“I loved Paros. It’s a port city that’s very young, vibrant, and fun.” – Nikki
“This is a cove in Polyaigos. I loved being in the water. We did paddle boarding and water skiing a lot. The waters are so beautiful and clear.” – Nikki
As for shopping Nikki says, “I got a pareo and a striped cover-up — go figure!” Other than that, she didn’t really shop. She says it’s mostly about the water and beaches, food, and exploring.
A specific spot Nikki loved and recommends going to — from the idyllic setting, to the architecture, design, and the views — is The Rooster in Antiparos. It was a perfect finale for her trip.
Featuring one of the views at The Rooster in Antiparos.
“The Rooster is in Antiparos, one of the most secluded islands in Greece. It’s so serene.” – Nikki
