And, the meat dishes, specifically the goat, lamb, and veal dishes were out of this world. Grilled octopus became a steady part of my Greek diet. Two standout dishes included: 1) fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes bathed in Greek virgin olive oil and 2) crispy fried zucchini balls. My Greek cuisine odyssey began in Chania, but the delicious food trend continued when I traveled to other islands (especially on Amorgos and Astypalaia).Below are a few notes on Greek cuisine and my taverna experience: The Greeks are experts at enjoying good company and tasty food LATE into the evening. Always a good sign.Д¬hania Marked the Beginning of My Greek Cuisine Odyssey I observed that the majority of the Greek tavernas were occupied by locals. I roamed up and down ChaniaвЂ™s many rustic cobblestone alleyways. People, both tourists and Greeks, wanted to stop and experience Chania, not just visit ancient ruins and move on. As soon as I arrived in Chania, I breathed a sigh of relief although there were plenty of tourists, who were generating a bottleneck along the main foot lane of the Old Town, the vibe was completely different from that of Athens.

Instead of the traditional Greek white stucco buildings, Chania is comprised of colorful apartments, restaurants, and shops.

**There are numerous ferries to the Greek Islands, but I recommend searching for flights flights are relatively inexpensive and can save you loads of valuable travel time.Д¬hania and its beautiful harbor, especially at sunset, deserve your attention. Rather than take a ten hour ferry from Athens, I took a speedy one hour flight to Chania and, upon arriving in ChaniaвЂ™s Old Venetian Harbor, I instantly knew that stopping in Chania was the right play. A number of people gave Chania rave reviews, but warned me to keep my visit short / stay clear of CreteвЂ™s capital city, Heraklion, so I heeded their advice and passed on Heraklion altogether. After speaking with fellow travelers, locals, and hostel employees (who are always a phenomenal travel resource), I decided to visit Chania, Crete, the second largest city in Crete.

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