Skala in Frame
At least in my experience as an American, Greece has always been the homeland of democracy, economic uncertainty, and the Parthenon. It was only when I met Kate that I discovered that it's also paradise.
The great thing about living in London is that there is so much to see right on your doorstep, and incredibly cheap last-minute holidays to many of Greece's turquoise islands are one example.
We flew to Kefalonia roundtrip and stayed in Skala for a week for £180 per person. Right now, roundtrip flights from my hometown to Kefalonia are $3,000 - $5,000. Fuck that. For that £180, we experienced life off the Greek mainland, some incredible food, Kefalonia's unique history, and of course, soaked up the sun.
Skala is a gorgeous beach town, but there is plenty to do there for people like me who get antsy sitting in a lounge chair for hours on end. History buffs will enjoy an incredibly well-preserved Roman villa from the 3rd century with beautiful mosaics right next to the beach. In 1953, a massive 6.8 earthquake rattled the Ionian islands and destroyed much of old Skala. Hikers can follow a dirt path up into the mountains to see these ruins and cap it off with a freddo espresso from the taverna at the top.
Don’t get me started on the food… Check out the captions in the gallery to learn more about Skala! ◉
Written by Seth Barham
