Marialena Kryonopoulou
My name is Marialena and my passion is getting to know new cultures, exploring nature and making life a memorable adventure. I love to swim and could not live without music.
My goal is to help people make the best out of each trip and focus on experiencing every place by a local's perspective. Learning about the culture, trying out the local cuisine and exploring the outdoors are the key principles for a great adventure.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Greece, Italy, Culture, Adventure, Gastronomy, Nature"
How did you get involved in travel?
"Being born and raised in Crete, I had the opportunity to be in the center of the hospitality industry. During my studies, I would work in local businesses for the summer and got to meet many amazing people from different cultures, which made me pursue a career as a reservations agent."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I will never forget my one and only solo trip during my Erasmus studies in Italy, where I did the round of Sicily, visiting 5 towns in 4 days. Even though I travelled alone, I never felt lonely and always had the feeling I am amongst family with the most welcoming people all over the island. This trip was life-changing and made me realize that we have the power to do everything we put our minds into. "
Marialena's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
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