About

• I’m Santorini Dave. My site is built on a simple principle: to give you the most detailed, honest, and genuinely helpful travel advice for Greece you’ll find anywhere. Everything I write comes from first-hand experience and a long, ongoing love affair with the country. My first trip to Greece was in October 1992, and I first visited Santorini the following April. I lived in Athens in 1998. My wife’s first visit came in 2001, and our two boys have joined us on many wonderful trips since. This site is my way of sharing what I’ve learned – the best places to stay and eat, the ferry quirks, the hikes, the beaches, and the magical moments that make Greece so unique.

“Dave’s website has helped us to plan two amazing trips to Greece. With flawless instructions we have travelled around like locals. A must for Greece and so many other countries as well. Thank you!”
-Caroline L.

• My email is dave@santorinidave.com. I truly love hearing from my readers and personally spend countless hours each week answering questions. Due to the high volume of inquiries, I can’t get to every single one, but I do my best to provide detailed, helpful answers to as many people as possible. The best place to ask a question is in the comments section of a relevant blog post, as the answer can then help other travelers as well.

“By far… the MOST helpful blog on the internet regarding travel. Thank you for answering all of my questions! And for helping make deciding on where to stay so much easier.”
-Candace-Lee S.

• The Santorini Dave website has a five-star rating with readers. This commitment to detailed, helpful travel advice also extends to my other sites: BaliDave, MexicoDave, and SeattleDave.

“Every hotel and restaurant recommendation made by Dave was phenomenal. We were thrilled.”
-Lori K.

• A Commitment to Giving Back: I am proud to be an official partner of GiveDirectly. For every hotel stay booked through my site, I donate $5 to this top-rated charity that sends cash directly to families living in extreme poverty. Thanks to the support of my readers, I have donated $831,140 since 2019. You can read more about these donations here.