The Greek Islands

Hidden beaches, local tavernas, sunset wine.

Meet your travel co-pilot, Joanna

Book a 1:1 personal travel consultation with travel advisor Joanna to download everything you need to know.

Yassas! I'm Joanna, a travel writer and actress splitting my time between Brooklyn, New York, and Athens, Greece. I was raised in Greece, work there frequently, and even wrote a book on it! I have traveled to over 50 countries, but nothing will ever surpass my love for (and knowledge of) my homeland. In my free time I like to learn languages, hike and go to the beach, and read as much as I can.

✔️ Wrote "Best of Greece" for Moon Travel Guides

✔️ Traveled to 30+ Greek Islands, 10 solo

✔️ Will travel for last-minute deals or local invites. Especially to countries I know nothing about.

📍 Brooklyn, New York City & Athens, Greece. Can advise on all Greek islands & the North of Greece as well as Los Angeles.

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Get to know Joanna

  • When I'm alone any place I will walk until my legs can't carry me anymore. I love the unexpected surprises you find while exploring a new destination on foot, and the sense you get for how people get around, chat, relax, communicate, and how the city works in general.

    I am also always attracted to slightly quirky/offbeat things to do.

  • Anything geography, culture, or history related. Part of what motivated me to travel in the first place is my absolute fascination with learning more about local stories, histories, and cultural practices around the world. 

  • Japan.

    That was quite the challenging first time solo trip as someone who does not speak Japanese at all, but incredibly worth it. And as a woman traveling alone, even though Japan is a big culture shock for someone coming from Greece/the US, it is incredibly safe and the transportation system makes getting around a breeze

  • Because no guidebook or travel blog can match real, honest, and up-to-date advice from someone who knows the destination intimately and puts your interests first. Just one consultation will save you hours of pre-trip angst and research time and give you all the confidence you need to hit the ground running.

  • Our Advisors are savvy, knowledgeable women with unique perspectives on their destinations. From sommeliers and pastry chefs to art insiders and modern historians to sun-seekers and nature lovers, they bring deep local expertise to every trip. And, as women, they inherently understand the importance of safety, authenticity, and connection while traveling

  • Every Advisor in our network is carefully vetted through a multi-step verification process to ensure she’s knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and uniquely equipped to help independent travelers plan their dream trip.

    Want to become one? Book a 15-minute 1:1 call with our Community Manager to get started.

  • Advisor consultations happen in a private 1:1 WhatsApp chat, facilitated by SoloTrvlr. You’ll be added to a chat by our SoloTrvlr number (+44 7457 411378) up to five days before your scheduled consultation. Your Local Advisor will join the chat at the scheduled time, ready to help.

    From there, it’s all about you—ask questions, get advice, and discuss whatever you need for your trip. There’s no set structure; the session is completely collaborative and tailored to your travel plans and interests.

    Once your hour is up, the chat will close. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a personalized Field Guide + Map featuring all the intel and recommendations from your session, plus a few extra tips from your Local Advisor.

    Have more questions afterward? Just DM us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you book additional time.

    If your privacy settings block group chat invites from unknown numbers, you'll need to save our number (+44 7457 411378) to your contacts or receive our invite via WhatsApp DM.

  • You can ask anything travel-related, from whether (and where) it’s safe to walk alone at night to practicalities like where to buy tampons (and how to ask for them!) Need dining advice? Your Local Advisor will share her go-to neighborhood spots and steer you to a hyper-local Italian cooking class taught by a beloved nonna. She’ll also be quick to jump in and let you know if something you’re considering doing is overrated—and tell you what to do instead.

  • No problem! If you need more time with your Local Advisor, just contact us via WhatsApp or by email and we’ll help you book a follow-up session. 

  • Our Advisors do their best to keep their calendars up to date, however, if you would like to book further in advance (i.e. upcoming months where an Advisor hasn't added her availability yet) or none of the listed times work for you, please email us at support@solotrvlr.com and we’ll work with you to find an alternate time.

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