Elena

Elena was born in Russia and moved to Greece with her parents at the age of 8. She attended a private British School in Greece, although she does sound more American. Elena's advanced education and professional background in hospitality and tourism management and marketing made her the ideal person to help add Greece to the JayWay Travel map. Elena's a wanderluster at heart and has a true passion for Greece. She loves history and looks forward to welcoming our guests to her adopted country.

This image shows a blue-domed church in the foreground and the Santorini Volcano in the background.

Which Greek Islands Should I Visit? (2024 Update)

April 15, 2024March 10, 2024 by Elena

A vacation to the Greek Islands sounds heavenly but the Which Greek Islands Should I Visit? question must have been tormenting your mind since you decided to plan that long-awaited trip to Greece. We can’t blame you. Greece is home to 6,000 islands – 277 of which are inhabited – … Read More

Our Guide to Souvenir Shopping in Greece

September 18, 2023November 22, 2020 by Elena

Apart from the photographs captured during your holidays to Greece, souvenirs are also a wonderful way to display and cherish your travel memories. There are plenty of authentic products made in Greece which you can buy that make a fantastic gift for your friends and loved ones back home. If … Read More

Traditional Dishes of the Cyclades: Absolutely Delicious

September 8, 2020September 5, 2020 by Elena

Ancient temples, whitewashed cube-like houses and captivating sunset views, are just a few of the reasons to visit the Cyclades. Greek cuisine in fact is a fantastic reason on its own to plan a trip to Greece. Due to its remarkable location in the Mediterranean and a favorable microclimate that … Read More

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