🌄 Have you ever heard of Meteora? In the heart of Greece, six monasteries balance on towering stone pillars - some rising more than 400 meters above the valley floor. Back in the 14th century, monks climbed these cliffs to escape invaders and built these sanctuaries in the sky. For centuries, the only way up was rope ladders and baskets hoisted by hand. Today, you can step inside these monasteries and stand at viewpoints that legit belong in a fantasy book! 🗺 Where is it? Central Greece, near the town of Kalambaka. I recommend staying in Kastraki if you want to be in a quieter spot and closer to the monasteries to watch sunrise. 🚗 How to get there: It's around 3 hrs by car from Thessaloniki, or 4–5 hrs from Athens. Once there, you can hike, drive, or join a guided tour to see the monasteries. Tips for visiting: - The monasteries have a modest dress code (cover knees & shoulders). - Go for sunrise or sunset - the views are unreal and the crowds are thinner. - Bring water & sn...