https://aigina.pages.dev Stories, updates and tips from our house in Aegina, Greece. en https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/recommended-beach-activities-at-aigina-2/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/recommended-beach-activities-at-aigina-2/ May 01, 2025 # Top 5 Beach Activities at Aegina #### When staying at our property, there are countless ways to enjoy the beautiful coastline. Here are our top five recommended activities for making the most of your beach vacation: 1. **Early Morning Beach Walks** Start your day with a peaceful walk along... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/test-1/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/test-1/ Aug 19, 2025 Have you ever had a dream that felt so vivid, so persistent, that you just *knew*—somehow, someday—you’d make it happen? I didn’t know how or even why at first. But I had a dream. A dream of owning a piece of land on the island of Aegina. I had been visiting the island almost every summer, and... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/the-beginning-of-a-dream/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/the-beginning-of-a-dream/ Oct 17, 2025 It all started back in 2022. I had a dream — to find a piece of land in Aegina, a place that had quietly captured my heart. Living in Athens, this wasn’t a simple task. Every day, I was on the phone, chasing listings, trying to decode vague directions, and squeezing day trips into an already full... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🌱-from-dream-to-deed-my-first-property-journey/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🌱-from-dream-to-deed-my-first-property-journey/ Oct 23, 2025 Sometimes life gives you a reality check just when you think you're about to hit a milestone. I had found the land I wanted—*the* place I envisioned as the foundation of something meaningful. I made a proposal to the owner, full of hope and determination. And then… she said **no**. A firm,... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🏡-building-my-dream-house-in-aegina-a-journey-of-passion-perseverance-prefab-magic/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🏡-building-my-dream-house-in-aegina-a-journey-of-passion-perseverance-prefab-magic/ Oct 31, 2025 And so the fun begins… **Imagine this:** you have absolutely *zero* clue about how to build a house, yet you want a fully functional, cozy home for your family—*like, now*. Sounds like a joke, right? Well, it kind of was… but also, it wasn’t. Back then, my desire to own a home—*my first ever*—was... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/a-dream-begins-in-aegina-the-first-dig/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/a-dream-begins-in-aegina-the-first-dig/ Nov 09, 2025 Back in 2023, after more than eight months of waiting for the building license, the moment finally arrived. I had been anticipating that call for weeks—the one that would send me rushing to Aegina to witness the very first dig for my summer house. When the phone rang, I booked my ticket immediately.... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/stopping-time-again…-but-why-this-time/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/stopping-time-again…-but-why-this-time/ Nov 17, 2025 While preparing the foundation for my prefabricated house, something unexpected happened. According to Greek law, archaeologists must be present during excavation—and this time, their presence proved crucial. As the digging began, they uncovered a large **white stone**, unlike anything you’d expect... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/from-bare-walls-to-a-dream-my-aegina-home-journey-begins/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/from-bare-walls-to-a-dream-my-aegina-home-journey-begins/ Nov 21, 2025 Back in April 2024. A date etched in my memory. That was the moment my contractors called with the words I had been waiting for: **“Come and see your house.”** For months, my DreamHouse existed only on paper—plans, graphs, and endless discussions. But now, I was about to see it in real life for... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/july-2024-–-our-dream-house-comes-to-life/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/july-2024-–-our-dream-house-comes-to-life/ Nov 26, 2025 This visit was truly special. For the first time, I could see a real house taking shape! Walking through the site, I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness. The walls, the rooms, the structure—it was all there, almost ready to welcome my family for our summer vacation. It felt like watching a... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/half-a-house-a-whole-adventure-my-aegina-story/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/half-a-house-a-whole-adventure-my-aegina-story/ Dec 03, 2025 *Building a summer home sounds dreamy, right? Sun, sea, and serenity. But what happens when your dream house arrives… in two parts—and only one makes it to the island? Here’s the story of how my Aegina adventure turned into an unforgettable comedy of errors.* #### **The Big Day: August... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/one-step-done-a-hundred-more-to-go-–-our-island-story/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/one-step-done-a-hundred-more-to-go-–-our-island-story/ Dec 18, 2025 We finally have a house! Inside, it feels like paradise – truly. But then you step outside… and, well, let’s just say it’s not quite the picture-perfect postcard yet. Do you know that feeling when you finish one big step and suddenly see the next three waiting for you? That’s exactly what happened.... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/building-my-dream-balcony-in-aegina/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/building-my-dream-balcony-in-aegina/ Jan 09, 2026 *....Because every sunset deserves the perfect view.* Can you imagine a summer house without a balcony? I can’t! A terrace is where magic happens—where afternoons melt into evenings, and sunsets paint the sky while you sip something refreshing. So, among the thousand ideas swirling in my head, I... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/next-milestone-my-fence-in-aegina/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/next-milestone-my-fence-in-aegina/ Jan 18, 2026 Every home has its milestones. For my summer house in Aegina, the next big one was the fence. Yes — a beautiful balcony is great, but without some kind of boundary, it still felt like a house without borders. And honestly… how can you really call it a *home* without some frame around it? This was... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/april-2025-my-first-easter-holidays-in-aegina-🌸/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/april-2025-my-first-easter-holidays-in-aegina-🌸/ Jan 23, 2026 **April 2025** will always have a special place in my heart—it marked my very first Easter holidays spent in Aegina, and what a beautiful beginning it was. Yes, it’s true: the fence is finally coming to life (well… half of it for now 😉), and we decided to sprinkle it with a touch of lighting too.... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🌿-building-our-green-summer-paradise-in-aegina/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🌿-building-our-green-summer-paradise-in-aegina/ Feb 01, 2026 *A slow, beautiful journey toward a sustainable island retreat* They say it takes years to grow a garden, and maybe even longer to grow a dream. I truly hope that’s not the case — but here we are, slowly and steadily creating the green, sustainable paradise we imagine for our summer house in... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/one-fence-at-a-time-creating-our-summer-haven-in-aegina/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/one-fence-at-a-time-creating-our-summer-haven-in-aegina/ Feb 04, 2026 ## **One Fence at a Time: Creating Our Summer Haven in Aegina** Fences… honestly, I never imagined how *many* a house would need! Every corner, every little path, every garden line seems to ask for one more. But thankfully, I’m not alone in this adventure. I’m lucky to have the best partner in... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🌟-a-proud-moment-🌟/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/🌟-a-proud-moment-🌟/ Feb 06, 2026 Our summer house in beautiful **Aegina** just received the **Booking.com Traveller Review Award** — and we couldn’t be happier! 🏆💙 A huge THANK YOU to every guest who stayed with us, shared feedback, and filled the place with wonderful memories. You’re the reason this home feels truly... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/a-small-upgrade-for-greater-peace-of-mind/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/a-small-upgrade-for-greater-peace-of-mind/ Feb 14, 2026 While I’m still dreaming about turning my little place in Aegina into a beautiful green oasis, I’ve already spoken with more than five professionals — each with very different ideas and prices. I truly hope making this dream come to life won’t require a small fortune! In the meantime, I’ve made one... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/aegina-where-my-roots-are-growing-—-one-olive-tree-at-a-time/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/aegina-where-my-roots-are-growing-—-one-olive-tree-at-a-time/ Mar 01, 2026 There are places in the world that feel like they’ve been waiting for you long before you arrive. For me, that place is **Aegina**. When we speak about Greece, so many images come to mind — blue seas, sun‑washed villages, the scent of pine and jasmine. But for me, the symbol that rises above them... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/aegina-in-winter-the-quiet-magic-of-its-port/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/aegina-in-winter-the-quiet-magic-of-its-port/ Mar 18, 2026 **Can you feel the magic of this island just by looking at its port?** Maybe the picture isn’t the most “professional,” but honestly — it doesn’t have to be. Aegina doesn’t need filters, angles, or edits. The moment you arrive, **you feel it**. You smell the sea, the breeze, the fresh coffee from... https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/a-little-update-from-our-aegina-home-safety-first-beauty-follows/ https://aigina.pages.dev/_posts/a-little-update-from-our-aegina-home-safety-first-beauty-follows/ Apr 01, 2026 This month brought another milestone for our summer house in Aegina: the back side of the fench is finally complete! 🎉 It may not be the most glamorous part of building a home, but it’s one of the most important. Our house sits proudly on a hill — something we love for the views and the breeze —...