random ruins

Miss Iggy stumbled upon some (random but) interesting ruins in the citycenter of Thessaloniki.

scout's honor!

Miss Iggy chanced upon a Scout ceremony on a lazy Sunday in Thessaloniki. Needless to say she's laging handa* (always prepared) for a photo op.

* "laging handa" is the motto of the boy scouts of the philippines.

Miss Iggy goes to church

Miss Iggy in front of a Greek Orthodox church

Saved by the bells!

beach combing in Perea

Miss Igorota's first day in Greece

It was too chilly for Miss Iggy to plunge in the water, so she made do with walks on the beach.

Fortunately, the hotel she stayed at was on the beach! The Golden Star Hotel is located in Perea, a suburban city 20 minutes away from the center of Thessaloniki. Along the stretch of the beach are other hotels, restaurants and bars - perfect for unwinding.

Miss Iggy by the pier

goin' greek

Miss Iggy on top of the White Tower of Thessaloniki, longingly looking over the city and wondering where she could eat.

Because Thessaloniki is a port city, the fish and seafood are delivered fresh to the restaurants. Very yummy. Olive oil and feta cheese are everywhere.

The Greek sweets, on the other hand, are verrrry verrrry sweet. The most famous sweet pastry is the baklava. Miss Iggy, however, ordered something else:


She pointed at the menu full of Greek alphabetical characters and got a super sweet crepe filled with nuts, white chocolate cream, syrup and nuts.


Greek coffee. A richer version of the regular mocha drink.

Miss Iggy in Thessaloniki

The White Tower of Thessaloniki used to guard the sea walls of Thessaloniki. It eventually became a prison and place for execution, thus getting the name "Blood Tower." The tower got its current name when it was whitewashed by a convict in exchange for his freedom in 1890.

Now it serves as a museum. Entrance is free!

That's why you have to line up.



Only 70 persons are allowed to be inside the tower at once.


Miss Iggy especially loved these pots and jars on display!