Author: Lisa Rasmussen

Travel to Greece and Crete

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The travel restictions to Greece and Crete are near enough normal now. From the 2022 holiday season we are expecting everything to be back to normal with Covid under control….

Fairy-tale Wedding

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A fairy-tale wedding in Pikris, Crete. The happy couple gave the village a real treat for maybe 1000 persons. Haven’t been to a Cretan wedding. It is fantastic.

Beach wedding in Crete

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It was a lovely September day 2019. Camilla and Ronnie got married on the beach in Crete. After the wedding they had wedding cake and bobbly at the Beach Taverna at Camping Elisabeth in Rethymnon, Crete. The Couple and their friends finished off with a BBQ dinner at their villa.

Taverna Dimitris

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Dimitris Grill House is one of the best places to get barbecued Lamb, pork and chicken in the area of Rethymnon. The taverna is located on the “Old Road” east…

Easter in Crete 2014 – 2015

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I love Easter in Crete it is so traditional, warm and friendly, last year was no exception. We are looking forward to the Cretan Easter again this year. This year Easter Sunday…

When should you book?

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Come on guys book your favourite holiday now? Did you get the villa that you wanted for your holiday this year or did you miss out? Was the hotel or…

Taverna Dome

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Dome Taverna In Rethymnon Town on the beach road (promenade) you find Taverna DOME, it is a pleasant place to enjoy your lunch or dinner. Located some 750 metres from…

Spinalonga Trip

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Our friends Domi and Margaux visiting Crete from France wanted to visit Spinalonga Island off the coast of Elounda and Plaka in the north east of Crete. We thought it was a great idea and arranged at trip……

Taverna tou Zisis

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The most traditional Cretan taverna in the prefecture of Rethymnon and possibly the best on the island of Crete.
The taverna was created in 1972 by grandfather Zisis and grandmother Chryssoula for the families of Rethymnon and their social events.

Taverna Eleven

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Taverna Eleven, Stavromenos A firm family favourite is a taverna outside Stavromenos. It is a little hard to find, but worth the effort. Established in 1987, Taverna Eleven is a…

Daniela and Dimitris wedding

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Friday I was at the wedding of Dimitris and Daniela, our friends Yiannis and Toula Koulakis’ son and new daughter in law. The wedding arrangement was a charming mix of Cretan and American traditions.