The last time I visited Milos – one of the 220 isles that make up the Cyclades Islands – was in 2019. It was by no means ‘undiscovered’ four years ago, but it was teetering on the precipice of going viral on social media. Today, search ‘Milos’ on TikTok or Instagram and you’ll be flooded with videos of the island’s dramatic volcanic beaches and tiny fishing villages.
Considering the social media fame the island has garnered in a few short years, I was expecting to discover