About me
Who writes here?
Hi, I am Heike and I give tips on everything that has to do with your holidays in Kefalonia. You can find suggestions on where to go for a hike or advice on renting any kind of motorized vehicle. If you search for information about public buses in Kefalonia or where to go by car you may find some useful tips. Are you dreaming of heading along the coasts by motorboat … I tried to describe as many beaches reachable by boat as possible.
… and then there’s Joleni Cottage
Under the oak tree of Joleni Cottage
If you are looking for accommodation in Kefalonia I can introduce you to Joleni Cottage, renovated with much love (and sweat) by my husband Nikos and myself. Since 2019 we have been renting it out as a holiday home. It is wheelchair friendly and situated in the lush region between Spartia and Keramies.
What brought me to Kefalonia
When I was young and adventurous I quit my job in Germany to to plunge into the “Greek adventure”. Then, after having completed a Greek language course in Athens – which left me perfectly able to say “my pencil is green” in fluent Greek – I felt ready to face the working world.
When I first set foot on Kefalonia in 1988, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. This island was so different from any I had seen before: no whitewashed houses like on the Aegean islands, Argostoli Bay reminded me more of a fjord, and it seemed to lack that familiar “Greek flair”.
But gradually, as I explored Kefalonia by motorbike, I fell in love with the island – with its secluded beaches, its lush vegetation, and the wild and diverse beauty of Kefalonia. So I came back every summer, worked as an Au-pair, in a car rental company, in a hotel, and finally for many years in the office of a travel agency as well as a tour guide. Along the way, I met my husband – and together we now have three children.
Back to the roots
A few years ago I had finally had enough of working in the agency. I wanted to go back to the beginning, so to speak. So I started working as a tour guide again and I enjoy being on the road. Since 2019, my husband and I have also been renting out our holiday home, Joleni Cottage.
Some years ago, I came up with the idea of creating a bilingual website for holidaymakers who are looking for information about Kefalonia. I am happy to share my knowledge about the island with anyone who is interested.
If you have questions, or if you would like to know more about our holiday home Joleni Cottage, feel free to get in touch with me. You can either use the contact form or the email at info@kefaloniaway.com.
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