ONE THING WE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT SANTORINI

 We know that Santorini can be found in the Aegean Sea.

We know that it is a volcanic island, a caldera that remained after a huge volcanic explosion.

We know that we can reach Ancient Thira by going up the cliff riding a donkey (hence, the donkey souvenirs all over)...

...but we know that the donkeys are so smelly for us (sorry donkeys, we still love you!), that we'll end up riding the cable car instead.

We know that there will be tons of tourists even if it's off-peak season. (We were even lucky to have met these really nice and funny Italian tourists).

HOW NOT TO TAKE YOUR TRAVEL PHOTOS

We are not photographers but we sure know what kinds of pictures are annoying to look at.  Allow us to teach you how you can bring home the worst travel photos that will certainly give your friends an eyesore:

1.  Capture a famous landmark as your background and never mind if your head appears as if it just popped out of nowhere.  Remember:  the landmark is more important than you!

Orthodox Church in Thira

Eiffel Tower

 2.  Go as far away as possible from the camera. It’s completely okay if there are people passing by.  That is normal, hello.  Just encircle yourself using MS Paint to let your viewers know that it’s you.

Piazza di Spagna

Carnaby Street

3.  If you see a structure you like, get really close to it.  Touch it.  Feel it.  Stand beside it or even right on it.  Then, ask the photographer to move away from you until the whole thing fits on your camera screen.  The goal here is to look like an ant.  Bonus: the blemishes on your face (your whole face, actually) won’t be visible!  Hooray! 

Champa Temple Towers Group Po Sah Inu