Wow another year is coming to an end, and I always feel that it is a great opportunity to reflect and to set new goals for the New Year. Thinking of my 2015 Highlights, I feel happy about all the events that took place in 2015, and I must say it has been one of the best years yet. It doesn’t mean that every day is a bed of roses, but what I have learned in my journey so far is that by working hard and sticking to your goals will bring you to where you want to be. Stay focused is my new motto. Here is a rundown to some of the greatest accomplishments in 2015:
TBG lunch at Grecotel Pallas Athena
Riding the limo to the Acropolis
On January 2015, one of the most important projects hit off, Travel Bloggers Greece was launched. The event took place at Grecotel Pallas Athena, followed by a limo ride to the Acropolis with Sattas Group.
Beautiful Tallinn
I then boarded my first flight of the year and travelled to Tallinn, Estonia for business. This was my first visit to Estonia.
Exploring Vilnius
Then came a trip to Vilnius, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia where I was visiting for the first time.
At the Town Hall Square in Riga with St. Peter’s Church and historic Blackheads House as a backdrop
Members of TBG at Montanema Handmade Village
In April TBG was invited for it’s first bloggers trip to Montanema Handmade Village in Limni Plastiras, Karditsa.
Horseback riding in Limni Plastiras
Photoshoot for my t-shirt brand with Style-Rules and Divajo Photography at Grecotel Cape Sounio
In May my business partner and friend Marissa Tejada of www.travelgreecetraveleurope.com were invited to the island of Kea to explore the island.
In June I travelled to Santorini for the first time with a private Lear Jet 35 with Air Business International
Next destination on the list was Zakynthos were we were invited for a bloggers trip with Travel Bloggers Greece and our host Zantehotels4u
With my ladies visiting an olive oil production in Zakynthos
Summer was pretty busy travelling back and forth to Crete during the months of July and August. I visited the Boutari Winery and had the experience of spending a night at the exquisite Scalani Hills, Boutari Winery and Residences which you can read about here.
Visiting the Boutari Winery and Scalani Hills Residences
A private pool retreat at the Amirandes Grecotel Luxury Hotel
Amirandes Grecotel Luxury Hotel
Last full moon of August at the White Palace Hotel
Loving farm life at the Agreco Farm in Rethymno
Catching the Cretan sunset at the Agreco Farm
In the beginning of September my Cretan adventures were over and I returned to Athens. The highlight of the year was travelling to Bangkok, Thailand in October to attend the first TBEX Asia conference. I then spent four days in Koh Samui! This was one of the best trips of my life.
With a Buddhist monk at the Grande Palace
My amazing stay at the Novotel Platinum Hotel in Bangkok
Dinner at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Beach life on Koh Samui
The end of the year was quite busy with many happenings and events in Athens. It was definitely a year with many first time experiences which I am extremely grateful for!
Three Michelin starred Chef Jerome Serres cooks for us at the St George Lycabettus Hotel
Visiting the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina with Olympic Cruises
Bubbly and Tea Time at The Margi Boutique Hotel
Aviation Geek
Let’s hit the snow with Lear Jet35
Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for reading and following my travels. Let’s bring on 2016!
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