With its distinctive whitewashed villages perched on rocky cliffs that overlook the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea, Santorini is the quintessential Greek island, a stunning travel delight. Part of the Cyclades Islands group and located just north of Crete, Santorini is easily reached by ferry from Athens but still a world away from its hustle and bustle. The unique and sometimes challenging landscape of Santorini betrays its volcanic origins, forces that also created immaculate beaches and vast entrancing moonscapes.

A traditional Santorini cave house is built on and dug into the slope of the caldera rim. Characteristic of the local architecture, it is a cubical and vaulted house with small windows.

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Image/text by John Nicholls, whl.travel local connection in Vanuatu

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Every so often, a photographer finds him- or herself in the right place at the right time, although the circumstances may not be ideal. This shot (one of a series of 10) is the result of such a unique time and place.

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