Greek hospitality on the island of Sun

Rhodes is more than a typical Greek island.

The island of Rhodes is one of my favourite places in Greece. Since I first went there, almost 20 years ago, I get excited everytime the days of my trip are approaching. It is a Greek island with all the common things that come to your mind and much more.

People are friendly, the weather is perfect, the sea is blue and the sun🌞is always in the sky. It's not the typical Greek island with the small white houses from the summer vacation advertisements that you see, but a hidden gem in the Agean.

When you visit the island don't expect to follow your schedule according to the timetable. Don't forget: it is a Greek island. The everyday rythm is slower than what you are used to and you need to chill.

There are so many different places that you can visit, from the main city to Prasonisi, and it is almost impossible to keep track on your schedule.

You will find some areas that you want to stay more and some others that are not your kind of vacation destination.

Most importantly, Rhodites, people from Rhodes know how to offer you the ultimate Greek hospitality experience.

My story will be focusing on the apartment I always book when I go there. When I graduated from the UNI I was looking for a reason to live in Rhodes. It took me a little longer than I planned but, in the end, I found it. 

I applied at the Agean UNI and the adventure started. I am lucky that once every month I am going there for the classes.

I found Vivian studios as the cheapest accommodation closer to the UNI, so I booked it. It looked very cozy from the pictures and I liked the one with the breakfast basket. When I went there, however, I was surprised.

The room was so much prettier than I imagined. It is the best example to represent a Greek island. Blue colours, seashells 🐚🐚🐚, a balcony surrounded by bougainvillea and so clean that it makes you feel very comfortable.

The hosts were so kind that they gave me a room just for myself, which I enjoyed so much since I was traveling for almost a day (I live very far you see).

Vivian Studios is close to everything you need: Bakery, shops, grocery, restaurants, bank, coffe house, bus stop and yet, far from every noise. The sea is like 15-20 minutes walking, it depends how fast you walk.

They love what they are doing and it is obvious from the decorations to the way they serve the breakfast: The hostess is welcoming you with a big smile and she is carrying the basket with the breakfast delights. Fresh eggs with feta cheese, french toast with tomatoes, fruits, greek yogurt from Rhodes, juice, homemade marmalade and honey.

**You are having your breakfast with a very good company, their lovely cats**

If you stay at Vivian Studios you will enjoy your vacation more, either your are traveling with family or alone it is one of the best choices in the island. Also, they have dormitory rooms if you are a low budget traveler.

*This is not an advertisement about the property but my real experience.