My Greek Odyssey (Series 2)

First stop in series three is Astypalia, which is a couple of hours cruising to the west of Kos. It's where the Cyclades meets the Dodecanese. It's the western-most island of the group and is shaped like a butterfly, and beautiful like one too! From there we turn Mia Zoi to the north east and the tiny island of Pserimos, but before arriving I get to explore an operating fish farm.

In this episode, I've arrived on the island of Kalymnos. It's one of the biggest islands in the Dodecanese, famed for its rock climbing. I'll show the adventurous side of this place, but I'll also delve into the culture of it & the incredible story of the sponge divers that put Kalymnos on the map.

In this episode I'm covering every inch of the tiny island of Telendos. From there I'm heading to Leros, which is a more lively island, with clichéd windmills, whitewashed houses and a stunning port. The dramatic history of Leros spans centuries, with each period in time leaving its mark. None more so than the Italian influence, evident in the stunning architecture.

In this episode I'm headed for Lipsi, a little gem that's well and truly off the mainstream tourist radar. I'll be meeting some marine researchers & headed to a unique farm. Plus I'll be getting a taste of the local cuisine & showing you how to make one of my favourite dishes. But before getting to Lipsi there's a spectacular island group called Macronisia that I just have to show you!

This episode sees me on the island of Patmos, one of the most important locations in the Christian world. It's a place of pilgrimage for people from across the planet. Beyond the religious importance, there's fantastic beaches, amazing food and an atmosphere that draws you in. From there, I'm making a quick dash across to three hidden gems not often explored by tourists.

In episode six I've arrived in Fournoi, and I know what you're thinking "Where in the Mediterranean is that!?" Well, it's a gorgeous slice of Greece, hidden between Ikaria to the west and Samos on the northeast. My plan is to take in the sites, from the mountaintops to the seafloor.

In this episode I'm finishing my visit to Ikaria by spending time meeting some of the locals. I want to understand why they live longer here than elsewhere. I'm also headed to some of the most popular sites on the island, doing a bit of cooking with Kyriako, and even trying my hand at surfing. But perhaps best of all, I'll be catching up with a close friend who was born here.

In the series final we travel to a place that holds special memories for both Helen & I. It's one of the first islands we visited together, when we were young and seeking adventure. I dragged her up mountains, we crawled through tunnels & lived like backpackers. It was an incredible time & those memories have kept us coming back. The island I'm talking of, is Samos!