Solo travel trip around the Greek island of Corfu! I found The Durrells house!
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
- I went on my first solo travel trip since the pandemic, and I visited the Greek island of Corfu. Join me as I explore some of the most popular places, like Corfu old town, Paleokastritsa, Kanoni, Gouvia and more! Pssst, I also found The Durrells house!
Corfu is one of the most beautiful, laid back islands in Greece. I had so much fun exploring it by myself. The island was lush and green, and I was surprised by the pretty green gardens on the island.
I also have some solo travel chats at the end of this video, where I share what you can expect when travelling to Greece during the pandemic in 2021.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 04:35 Intro and why Corfu?
04:36 - 06:29 Corfu old town
06:30 - 07:18 Mouse island
07:19 - 08:45 Gouvia Marina & The Durrells
08:46 - 11:04 Paleokastritsa & Monastery
11:05 - 12:18 Afternoon at sea
12:19 - 32:08 Solo travel chats
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I bought the books after seeing the series. I wanted to go to Corfu too. I decided it was to hard and that I would be wanting the Durrell family to be there and of course they would not. Your show is great, I am especially loving this visit to Cofu and all your ideas and tips. Who knows might still get there who knows... ~Mary Ann
I stayed at Gouvia years ago, brought back memories thank you x
I 💙🤍‘d this show!! The funniest!
So many travel vlogs neglect footage of the local cats, and I appreciate your attention to this important detail.
aw, they are my fave shots!
Snap, I booked a last minute solo cruise around Greece and just came back Friday! My first solo holiday and I’m so glad I did it 😊
Agh love to hear that! Wasn’t the weather just beautiful❤️
Dainty Diaries it was amazing! It’s opened up so many doors now for future trips where no one is available to go, I can just jet off on my own!
Eeeekkkk u r very inspiring!
What's the name of the cruise you booked? And were there more people solo or just you?
Merlin van Es It was a Marella cruise, booked through TUI. Itinerary was Aegean shores I think. There were quite a few other solos on board to meet up with if I fancied some company. I did a couple of organised trips and spent them with other solos
Thank you so much for the travel vlog it brought back so many lovely memories of when I was there many moons ago. I really believe a producer out there should offer you a travel programme on national tv as your vlogs are informative, beautifully shot and relaxing. It’s not surprising you make friends so easily as you have a lovely personality. Lots of love xxx
I know exactly how you feel about dreary winter months. I grew up in the north of the US where winters are long, cold and gray. After college I moved to Texas, and, aside from the crazy politics here, I love the weather. I don't even mind the hot summers if I can be near a pool. But it made me realize I need sunshine! Glad you got a little break. Corfu looks amazing!
The Durrells in Corfu quickly became one of our favorite TV series during lockdown. We really enjoyed it, and were also so inspired by the island and how lovely it looked. Awesome for you that you went and visited! Fun vlog!
My parents bough a house in Greece where they plan to retire. I still haven’t visited it because of all the restrictions 🥲 and how confusing it all was. We are thinking about booking flights for January to go visit and your vlog gave me confidence it might not be as hard as we are fearing ❤️ In really glad to see world reopening. Thank you, have a great Sunday x
yes, it isn't too bad, it felt really normal but just with some extra checks x
I thoroughly recommend grabbing a local bus, wherever you go. I used to do it all the time years ago, when it was just me and my 2 kids. You can go for miles, get on and off when you want to and it's definitely loads cheaper! Just memorise your surroundings when you first get on the bus, so you know where to get off on the way back. Great video Catherine, I'm glad you had a lovely time. 💕
You can't beat the local buses, and these ones had wifi and air con, so a big win x
When I went to Hawaii years ago we took the city bus to an open air shopping mall in Honolulu. The bus ride was one of the more interesting activities we did there. The bus travelled through some of the more gritty areas of the city. I believe it was a Sunday morning and we saw things that are not pictured in any tourist brochures. I preferred to talk with people who actually lived on Oahu. I befriended a young man who said he lived with his mother and siblings. His mother tended their garden where she grew some cannabis plants. When it was harvested and dried he would go to the tourist beaches and sell the cannabis to help support the family. (His father had abandoned them and paid no family support.) He was a very nice young man, perhaps 16 at the time. We bonded over pop music and I invited him to our condo for a cold drink and to meet my mother who I was traveling with. It was a simple friendship. I was in my early twenties at the time and I really enjoyed meeting people. I still do enjoy meeting people although I don’t get out nearly as much as I used to.
So happy you got away for a holiday Catherine. Corfu is beautiful. I have never solo travelled, been with my partner 23yrs.
It wouldn’t be fair to leave him home haha. Looked like you had a lovely time 😊💖
ha ha, you'd have to bring him Jo, couldn't leave him at home x
@@DaintyDiaries 😂
Amazing. You gave me the confidence to do a solo trip for 4 nights to Majorca I too went all inclusive to make it easier for me. The one thing I couldn't get my head around was people did ask me why I was in my own 🤷 I was so glad I did it as it was just a few months before covid began
Aw so happy to hear that Julie! I found this time when people asked was I on my own they were like " fair play". It has become more common now to solo travel. I joke sometimes and say "it was too expensive to bring all my boyfriends with me" lol
Good for you .. that`s what i plan to do with my retirement next year
@@micheleduggan8837 definitely make sure you do it's so nice just putting yourself first and going to where you want to rather than having to think of anyone else for a short period of time xx
I went to northern Ireland for a weekend from mainland, I was nervous but i thoroughly enjoyed it, I did go with my husband and I don’t think I would be confident enough to go on my own. So glad you had a good time and relaxed x
oh my I finished all the seasons of Durrell's and I cried on the last episode :) . You inspire me to do solo traveling. I will definitely visit Corfu, on my own. Thank to you!
This was so fun! What a beautiful place to visit. So glad you enjoyed a break and got the sunshine you wanted. ❤
I have been to Corfu lovely. Not solo but I have done holidays on my own. With a group but on my own. Went to Nepal, Italy, Cyprus and lanzarote and Greek island of Ithaca all on my lonesome but thoroughly enjoyed them x
Oh them places wound amazing, nothing like a little solo wander x
I love your vlogs at home, but this was a pleasant surprise Catherine! I’m eager to travel to Europe so thank you for sharing so I can live vicariously as you said through your adventures!
So glad you had a great time. The video was lovely. I would love to see Corfu at some point in time. Be well 🙏🏻💜
Girl, what a beautiful trip! I'm so glad that you enjoy doing things and be adventuresome. I love seeing your journeys.
I ♥️ that series! It's definitely on my bucket list .... thank you for this video!
Glad you took the opportunity to "get out of town." Looks beautiful there.
Nice to see you traveling again and letting us tag along.
What a beautiful place, stunning.
Have an amazing time - lovely to see beautiful Corfu. (loved The Durrells series as well) 😘
So glad you can have your solo trip. Everything looks wonderful. Living through you!🌏🌍🌎🏖🏝
Glad you had a lovely holiday, Corfu looks beautiful! Take care, Laura xx
Love that show, and travel vlogs are my favorite!!!!! This is exactly what my soul needed! Thank you for this! 🙏
I was utterly delighted to see this!! Corfu is such an incredibly beautiful island. I loved it. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
So glad you got to travel again, thanks for taking us all along! I love your bright spirit about traveling solo travel. I did a lot of solo travel when I was your age, your videos are encouraging me to go do it again.
Thanks for presenting our island so well 👍🌞
Amazin... looks stunnin!! A single supplement angers me when bookin any holiday! 💕
Aw I know, so frustrating isn’t it for us solos ❤️
@@DaintyDiaries at least you got one, none of the cruise lines have a single supplement they make you pay double. I have been a solo traveler for over 33 years. I love to travel, there is still so much to see.
So glad you took us along! I, too, love gardens, & I love how you included shots of the local cats! The white kitty looked a lot like Blondie!
Even though I am in the US, I LOVED listening to your adventure! It’s refreshing to see you getting back into your “groove” again. Hope your trip was amazing!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this! 😊👍💜🇨🇦
Goodness, I personally know so many that have been traveling. I also follow many residing in Italy that are traveling all over. Loving seeing everyone's adventures. So glad you took the plunge and got out!
Amazing Catherine I agree it’s time to enjoy a holiday.. thank you for the advice 🥰
You made my day Catherine with your gorgeous inspirational video. Thank You. Love all your travel vlogs. Enjoying re watching a few every week.
I love to solo travel...and I sometimes like to go with family or friends. This looks like the perfect spot and the perfect time of year to go! Thanks for sharing your trip!
I am so happy you were able to travel again. Corfu is beautiful.
Oh my, thank you so much for allowing us to tag along!!! Beautiful place!!!
How beautiful! Greece is on my bucket list. I just finished watching the Durrells in July it was one of my favorite shows.
I love all your videos Katherine. Keep them coming. You trip to Corfu was very interesting. Lovely to see you traveling again.
You are 100% correct! You are a flower... a beautiful little rose 🌹
Aww, so wonderful that you got to make that trip. My husband absolutely loves Greece and we plan to visit together one day, but we’re making (and working) our way slowly through all the States now. Thank you for sharing this stunning video! ❤️
Oh my gosh!!!! You are traveling again! Woo hoo 😄💛💛💛👏👏👏 Your travel videos relax me and help me fall sleep. I've watched them over and over again. Thanks Catherine 💛💛 God bless you 🙏🙏 ENJOY YOUR TRAVELS SWEETS.
As far as the vax, masks, etc... it's all choice. All is well 😆💛💛💛💛
Yay so happy that you enjoy them Sharon!X
Aw thank you so much. It was like a mini holiday. I love the gardens and the beautiful sea colour. Glad you got a holiday.
THANK YOU Catherine for an Amazing post. This video proves how diverse your channel is. Loved this video ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for taking us along on your trip. Love your videos.
Aw thanks for watching Barbara ❤️
Loved the series The Durrells, was sad to see it end. Love your channel.
Brave girl! Good for you going out and enjoying yourself! 😎
Glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for taking us round the island it looked beautiful. Also appreciate the talk through at the end.
I also use public transport when abroad, would highly recommend it, even though its scary at first, but you get to see so much more of where you are staying. X
Wow Catherine love the video of your holiday. What a surprise. Can't wait for your next trip. 🤗
Corfu is my favourite Greek island. This brings back so many memories ❤️
How wonderful for you to travel to another beautiful country! I bet it was nice to see a different atmosphere and ocean and take the time to relax and explore. I would love to travel abroad more now. Before I met my husband (our 28th anniversary was yesterday the 25th), I traveled to meet friends in other states and in Canada. It wasn’t really solo but I just was solo on the plane rides to the places I met my friends. I met them in California while they were tourists and I became friends with them, it’s fun to meet people from a different city or country. When I would visit them, they let me stay at their home, so that saved a lot of money from staying at a hotel. They took me to so many beautiful and fun places. It was also a great experience during my 20s, before cellphones, I had to call from a pay phone to tell my mom I was safe! Lol, now being married, my husband loves to travel too. We’re going on a long road trip to a few states then next year go visit our niece in England who moved there several years ago. Even though I’m married, I would like to go on a solo vacation, Paris is my goal but I think bringing my husband with me would be more romantic, maybe I’ll just go to Las Vegas by myself! It’s only a 5 hour drive! 🙄 Lol… Thank you for sharing! I hope you’re able to go on more solo holidays, as you call it. So much to see on this Earth of ours. 💖
So glad you were able to get away. The place you stayed seemed perfect for someone travelling solo, since you were able to chat with other guests. Thanks for sharing!
I enjoy all your content and I find your travel videos delightful. I love the cute places you're drawn to.
What a lovely surprise for a Tuesday , an added bonus video . Hope you had a lovely time , you seemed like you did . Thank you for sharing x
Hi Catherine great informative video glad you had a great time looks fab xx
Heading to Rhodes from Dublin in a few weeks with my friend so good to hear what it’s like in Greece! Looks fab……can’t wait to get away!🌞
Yep, after watching The Durrells I've wanted to visit Corfu! Looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have fun.🏖
Good for you,, glad you had a lovely trip. I’ve booked a flight to back home in England in December for my nephews wedding and see my lovely Mum,(from Ohio) I have really missed your longer chats and travel vlogs ❤️😊
So beautiful Catherine!!!! Glad you had so much fun and stayed safe! I have had the Durrells bookmarked for so long...now I am going to watch the series too!! 💕 Glad you experienced the swimming...I know it can be a bit scary but swimming and being in the water is amazing!!!! 🤗 Good for you!!!! 👍
Such a beautiful place. That water is amazing.
So happy you had a lovely get a way! Thank you sharing your trip with us.
Thanks for watching Mary ❤️
Totally enjoy your video n thank you for taking us along...sooo happy you got to mini vac well deserved...💗💗💗Blessings!
Greetings from the Port of Igoumenitsa just opposite Corfu!!!
So nice to have you here...excellent vacation choice you made, one of the most beautiful Greek Islands...so unique!!!
Enjoy⛵💜
Sounds like you had a great holiday. So happy for you. Have a wonderful day ❤️
Thank you Catherine for your share it look's beautiful i'm glad you had a nice change of island ..x
What a dream trip! I love your videos & love that you took us along. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️❤️ thanks for watching
Such a beautiful video. Thanks for taking us along. So glad you got to travel again.❤️
It was beautiful! Thanks for watching Connie 😍❤️
I LOVED this Catherine! ❤
I'm in the US and have always found the traveling information from overseas SO INTERESTING!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Good to see you Catherine!! So happy you were able to get away for a vacation. It looks like such a beautiful place to visit 😊. Enjoy your day!!!!
Thanks so much Donna! 😊 I had such a lovely time x
Great videos. I enjoy your vitality and self confidence and wit!
I live vicariously through your trips! Corfu is beautiful. Trips like this wont happen for my husband and I but I enjoy watching your videos.
Looks beautiful love the Durrells that's brilliant you found the house
Amazing vlog! It looks like a fun relaxing trip to a beautiful place!✈️
I also loved The Durrells. Super series. Thanks for taking us away with you again.
Absolutely awesome! Loved the photos of the greenery As always big hugs to Blondie!
Delighted for you Catherine to finally get a holiday.Corfu looks beautiful.so lovely to see people travelling.💚 yay to the Greek boys 😂
Oh wow! This has always been on my bucket list !! Want to go sooooo bad!!
What a remarkable life view...."I've yet to", instead of "I can't"....going to try to adopt that one!!
I've been so blessed to have traveled to quite a few countries. But, GREECE remains my favorite place to visit. I've been twice for around three weeks, the first time I was college age... and I tried to find a way to stay there! The time be the sea was glorious. I went on a day long trip to the islands. We also stopped for a swim! I'm so glad you were able to take this trip!!❣️❣️❤️❤️
Hi Catherine thanks for posting this charming blog. I was last in Corfu in 1997!! I, like you, wanted to visit but it was after reading the durrell books "my family and other animals" as a girl. It did not disappoint and your vlog brought back many memories. Like you I have done lots of solo travel, I last went to "Death in paradise" island Guadeloupe on my own in 2016 - and survived lol - there is something about travelling alone which kind of forces you out of your comfort zone, and like you I don't want to limit myself just because I live alone. I love your channel - so warming and comforting. Strangely I also have a white female cat called Lolly looks like your blondie. I also have her 3 boy siblings - don't think I would trust myself going to a shelter lol - that episode was adorable though. Keep doing what you are doing - you are definitely a super star 🌟 your friends are lucky to have you xxx
Oh this brought back some wonderful memories for me! Our first trip abroad with 2 kids (ages 10 & 12) was way back in 1987! We stayed in Paleokastrista and did that same trip with spectacular bay views...except we walked all way up through the olive groves! We wondered whether the kids would manage, but they were/are sturdy, and it took us about 30/40 minutes...and we treated them to huge ice creams at the cafe at the top. You are so right, the views are out of this world, and the walk down (by road this time) was just as lovely. So glad you had a wonderful time, it looks just as it did way back then - it's a beautiful island. Our second trip there was without kiddos, and we cycled all over the place, and saw some of what you showed here on the east of the island. Happy days and memories...and I've been to other Greek islands too, all different and all gorgeous, but Corfu is special. You are right about the boat trips sometimes being long...we did the trip to Paxos, and was too long for the kids. Even I ended up feeling queasy!! But the water there is so beautiful. Just too long of a boat ride. Thank you for the video...made my evening :-)
I was so glad to see a travel video, I really missed them! It looks like you had a wonderful trip!
Aw, happy to hear you enjoy them x
Gorgeous holiday, Catherine! Every which way you pointed that camera was a feast for the eyes. Good for you!
Glad you had fun! Loved the Durrells of Corfu. Will definitely consider going to Corfu AFTER my 4 times rescheduled trip to Scotland. TFS
So so beautiful place thank you for sharing such an amazing places ..👌🌻🙋🏻♀️
I loved that show!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Glad you enjoyed it xx
Beautiful island thanks for the trip.
I'm so happy that you got to go on a holiday Catherine! Very well deserved! ❤ Corfu looks so Beautiful! 😍 The hotel you stayed at looked really lovely! I hope you had the best time! 💕 I haven't traveled anywhere since the pandemic started, but you are inspiring me to get out there and do some solo traveling 🤗 I hope you're having a lovely weekend Catherine! x
Great to see you back with a travel vlog. Corfu looks lovely. Love the way you always manage to include some cats 😉
Oh my goodness! I fell in love with The Durrells during lockdown and promised myself to head to Corfu one day. It’s a bit of a trek from here in Australia, but I’ll get there one day.
Watching your vlog has made me want to go there even more!
Oh yes, from where you are that is a trek, but think of the adventure you could have x
You are amazing. You have so many skills and talents. Your bravery to travel alone is inspiring. I love your ability to film scenery and to make it flow for the lack of a better word. Thank you for including shots of the local cats, I love me some happy cats. So enjoyed coming along with you on this adventure. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😸😸
Hi, Corfu looked amazing. Good on you getting back out there. Keep safe me lovely and be lucky 💞💞💞
I love the show The Durrells of Corfu! Thanks for sharing this beautiful island!
Glad you visited my country!!!! You greek follower, Maria!
Aw, what a beautiful country you live in x
Thank you Catherine for taking us with you.so glad your starting your travel vlogs again i realy enjoy them.i absolutly adore Greece my Daughter and myself travelled everywhere on the bus while there tho somtimes we walked and its amazing the places you come across when venturing out on foot. Glad you were able to go away just hope everyone who had to forgo a holiday during covid can get away soon.take care.🏝🏖
Looks like a lovely time. So nice you can travel again. I love that you go alone. Brave,
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!❤❤❤
Stunning! So pleased you got to go away. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Helen ❤️
I watched that series Loved It !! Good for you girl !
Oh my goodness what an amazing Sunday treat. I love your travel vlogs. Hope the break did you lots of good. Xxx
Awww happy to hear you enjoy them ✈️ I do love a ramble
Love this and enjoyed visiting Corfu with you, thanks for sharing! I am heading from Brasil back to the US to visit friends and I am excited to travel again after being cooped up for so long.