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Athens is the biggest city in Greece and while visiting here, it can feel a little overwhelming. It’s true that most people focus all their energy on shopping,... Read More
It’s easy to lose yourself on Greek islands like Kefalonia. It’s not just the sunshine that enchants visitors here. The island is large enough to make pe... Read More
Corfu is on of those idyllic islands that seems to enchant its visitors. It also has a long, ancient history that dates to the days of Homer. It’s even mention... Read More
Rhodes is one of those unique islands where there is no shortage of things to do. It has a rich history so there are plenty of landmarks to see, and is also filled w... Read More
Thessaloniki is one of those cities that has enchanted people for centuries. As a result of this, it has a diverse history. At once an historical city and a place wh... Read More
Crete is one of those islands that has enchanted people for centuries. Since it is so large, it tends to feel as if it is in its own world, and on some level, it rea... Read More
Although there is much to see in Athens, Greece, the Parthenon is one of those sites you won’t want to miss. It is visible from many points throughout the city... Read More
It is true that Santorini has some of the most memorable scenery in all of Greece, particularly when it comes to the sunset. It is also rich with culture and a trip ... Read More
Mykonos is one of those destinations in Greece that constantly attracts tourists. Many of them come to experience the great party scene. Others come to see the sites... Read More
The island of Corfu has enchanted visitors and locals alike for centuries. In fact, this island was mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey because it was the island wher... Read More
Kefalonia is one of those islands that is particularly known for its natural beauty. In fact, it’s so large, that it is easy to get lost, in a good way. While ... Read More
When thinking about visiting the Greek islands, Mykonos is one of the first that comes to mind. It is most well-known for its party atmosphere, but the truth is that... Read More
Thessaloniki is one of those cities that has a lot to offer since it is both a modern city and an historical one. Like most places in Greece, it is an historical cit... Read More
Once you set foot on Rhodes it is easy to see that there is something magical at work here. Rhodes feels as if it was transplanted from another time. Each segment of... Read More
Crete is one of those Greek islands that seems to stand on its own. It is so large that it is easy to get lost here, and there are so many things to explore you coul... Read More
While visiting the island of Santorini, you will quickly realize that there is something truly unique about it. The scenery is unlike anything else in Greece, and yo... Read More
Although there are plenty of things to do in Athens, Greece, you may find yourself with some extra time depending on how long you stay. Besides, some of the best and... Read More
Kefalonia is an island that seems to have a magical quality. It is a large island that has plenty of areas where it is easy to get lost. Whether you lounge on a beac... Read More
Corfu is one of the first islands in Greece that was open to tourism. However, it was in the map long before that and was known for its beauty. In the Odyssey, this... Read More
Rhodes is a charming island that seems to be in another world. While much of Greece has a distinct ancient presence, Rhodes is part of a unique slice of history that... Read More
Thessaloniki is one of those cities that offers visitors and locals a nice mix of things to do. It is looked at as a fairly upbeat and optimistic city as compared to... Read More
While visiting the island of Crete, it is easy to feel as if you have stepped into another time and place. The southernmost of the Greek islands, Crete gives the imp... Read More
Santorini is one of the most travel destinations in Greece and once you’re on the island, it can feel as if you have stepped into another time. The island itse... Read More
Although we often think of Athens as a city that has strong ties to the past, we often forget that Athens has always been a part of history. The city is ever changin... Read More
Kefalonia is an enchanting island. Rich with vegetation and sunshine, it is a place with enough nooks and crannies to help you get lost. Since the island is so big, ... Read More
Corfu is one of those Greek islands that seems to have an ancient mystique surrounding it. After all, this is the island where Odysseus became shipwrecked in the Od... Read More
Rhodes is one of those islands that seems to be in a world of its own. Besides being the largest of the islands in the Dodecanese island group, it also has a rich an... Read More
Thessaloniki is on of those cities that has its own special charm. Like many parts of Greece, this city is at once modern and ancient, and this blend adds to its app... Read More
If you plan to visit Crete, the small northeastern town of Malia is worth some time. This seaside community of just over 3,000 people boasts great beaches, good food... Read More
Greece is an old country that is rich in heritage and tradition, and Santorini contributes a significant past that holds something for everyone. Between ancient and ... Read More
Mykonos is one of those islands where tourists flock to it each year. In particular, it is known for its beautiful beaches and many of these are close to Chora, the ... Read More
While on the island of Crete, it is easy to have the impression that it’s tucked a bit out of the way from the rest of Greece. Though it is definitely part of... Read More
No trip to Greece is complete without paying a visit to the Athens, the capital city. One of the man draws to Athens is that it is filled with remnants of the city&#... Read More
When visiting the island of Kefalonia, it is easy to get lost. The largest of the Ionian islands, it can be hard to settle on something to do. With crystal blue w... Read More
Rhodes is one of those islands that feels like it is cut from a different time. Besides that, there are plenty of villages on Rhodes to enjoy and they each have thei... Read More
Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, provides a treasure trove of historical sites that are akin, yet different to those found in Athens, Sparta and the... Read More
Lasithi Crete is a tropical island off the coast of Greece. The island is known for its rugged mountain terrain and endless beach options. Most tourists will enjoy a... Read More
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is a quaint building that sits right on the Aegean Sea. The size shouldn’t fool you–this small museum houses hundred... Read More
Santorini is one of those islands that seems to enchant all who visit. Whether you are traveling with your family, visiting Santorini to get married, or simply want ... Read More
Athens is one of those cities in Greece where all the history of Greece seems to converge. It is also a modern and bustling city, and the people living there today e... Read More
The Monastery of Panormitis dedicated to the Archangel Michael is one of the largest attractions on Simi Island. The largest of the many monasteries located on this ... Read More
Rich in history and natural beauty, Alonissos is the northern most island in the Sporades group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its rugged and ro... Read More
Many consider the island of Amorgos to be one of the most beautiful islands in not only the world, but in Greece as a whole. The wild, rocky landscape meets the deep... Read More
It is no surprise that Greece is a popular destination for tourists. This birthplace of democracy has many sites that will keep you interested and entertained for da... Read More
Each year, travelers are drawn from many locations to the majestic villages on the Greek island of Skopelos. The beautiful landscape of the island is due to its abun... Read More
Ithaca is one of those islands that has been a part of Greek history and lore since Ancient times. In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus spent ten years journeying hom... Read More
At first glance, the Greek island of Sifnos might look like any other. The villages, beaches, and gorgeous weather can all be found elsewhere in Greece. Yet, when yo... Read More
When you visit Tinos island, it is easy to flock to all the typical activities that most people enjoy while in Greece. Sure, there are plenty of great traditional re... Read More
Folegandros is one of those islands in the Cyclades that has an enchanting, magical appeal. Like all the Cycladic islands, Folegandros is filled with gorgeous scener... Read More
The village of Hersonissos in Crete, Greece is one of those places you won’t want to miss. While here, you may notice the perfect blue water, streaming sunl... Read More
Lately, the Greek island of Ikaria has been getting a lot of press as being in one of the corners of the world where its inhabitants experience a long life span. Exp... Read More
When visiting Greece, most people tend to spend time in Athens, especially if they’ve never been to Greece before. While there, it is easy to stick with seeing... Read More
The Kassandra Peninsula in Greece is especially known for its pristine natural beauty. Rimmed with beaches, this stunning area is packed with tourists and Greeks ali... Read More
Athens is one of Greece’s major cultural hotspots and visitors and locals can both enjoy the richness of this city. True, it is a city where its people enjoy a... Read More
When visiting Lefkada in Greece it is clear that you can have two different types of experiences. On the eastern coast of the island, there are plenty of resorts tha... Read More
Syros is one of those whitewashed islands in the Cyclades of Greece that visitors seem to flock to. While it’s neighbors, Santorini and Mykonos, tend to be a l... Read More
When you decide to visit Greece, chances are pretty good you are thinking of two things – visiting an island and spending plenty of time at the beach. Sure, th... Read More
When most people think of Greece, they often picture having a relaxing beach vacation or visiting one of the many classical historical sites that the country has to ... Read More
Most of us know what the Olympic Games are. We also know that they originated in Ancient Greece as part of a festival to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. However, k... Read More
Milos is a volcanic island that has a rich landscape. It’s one of those places that people flock to in order to enjoy the peaceful, quiet side of Greece. Howe... Read More
Patmos is one of those islands that seems to have been frozen in time. The island is small, and even though there are a lot of tourists who come to the island, the l... Read More
Samos is an island to the far northeast of the Aegean Sea. It also isn’t one of the big islands in Greece, but it has been delighting tourists for decades. Li... Read More
When arriving on the island of Hydra, which is a small island located on the Saronic Gulf in Greece, it’s easy to feel as if you stumbled on a hidden gem. Sure... Read More
As far as Greek islands go, Zakynthos strikes a nice balance of being off the beaten track but also being a haven for tourists. There is a portion of the island that... Read More
Ios is on of those islands that strikes a nice balance between being off the beaten track and having a nice bustle of visitors during peak season. This is one of tho... Read More
Rhodes is one of the most unique islands in all of Greece. On the one hand, it is every bit the picture of a typical Greek island with its gorgeous sun soaked beache... Read More
Lipsi is a small, almost forgotten Greek island that is near the Greek islands of Samos and Leros. Because it is a bit off he beaten track, the people who do make th... Read More
Halki is one of those islands in Greece that was once known for its sponge fisherman. As a result of the sponge trade, the island was once wealthy and the landscape ... Read More
Tilos has all the makings of an island that is just ripe for adventure. It isn’t the most popular island in Greece, but it is one that visitors do find. Those ... Read More
Nisyros is a Greek island that is part of the Dodecanese in the southeastern portion of the Aegean Sea. Although not as well as some of the other islands in this gro... Read More
Kefalonia is one of those islands that gets a healthy amount of visitors each year. They’re attracted to the beach for a variety of reasons, such as the beauti... Read More
Milos is one of those islands in Greece that has been shaped by its volcanic activity. The end result is that Milos has a haunting beauty, and people spend as much t... Read More
Even though the Greek island of Hydra is small, it certainly leaves a lasting impression. There’s no airport on this island, which means that the port is a bus... Read More
Paros is one of those gorgeous Greek islands that seems to be a bit off the radar. While it is every bit as beautiful as other places in Greece, it is often glossed... Read More
Naxos is considered to be the largest island in the Cyclades island group in Greece. Unlike some of its neighbors, however, Naxos isn’t necessarily the island ... Read More
Corfu is one of those islands that is not only a great destination for visitors, but that also has a rich history. It was even mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. I... Read More
One of the largest cities in Greece, Thessaloniki is known as much for its youthful enthusiasm as it is its rich history and traditions. As part of Greece’s st... Read More
The Greek island of Astypalaia is one of those places that seems to lie still, even during the peak tourist season. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the sea,... Read More
Compared to some of the other islands in Greece, Kythnos is tucked a bit out of the way. However, where it lacks in popularity, it more than makes up for in beauty. ... Read More
Although Greece is considered to be an “up and coming” wine producer according to worldwide wine aficionados, the country has been producing wine since a... Read More
It is true that the Greek island of Skyros has a rich history that dates back to Ancient Greece. In fact, it is not only a part of Ancient Greek history, but it ha... Read More
Chania is the second largest city on the island of Crete. It is located in the northwestern side of the island directly on its coast. Because of its location, the hi... Read More
Antiparos island is one of those places that seems tucked out of the way. Located just slightly off the coast of Paros, Antiparos is a place where people go to escap... Read More
When most people think of traveling to Greece, they make plans to visit popular places like Athens or maybe one or two of the more well known of the Greek islands. ... Read More
One of the most fascinating parts of visiting Greece is the fact that no matter where you go, there is a distinct feeling that the past and the present manage to coe... Read More
Mykonos is a popular island for tourists and it has a reputation for attracting a crowd eager to enjoy the beaches, resorts, and nightlife. However, once you get awa... Read More
Naxos is one of those islands in the Cyclades that sees a fair amount of travelers, especially during peak season. However, it is unique in that, although places lik... Read More
Paros is one of those Greek islands that appears to be tucked out of the way. Although it is often glossed over in favor of other islands in Greece, this is one plac... Read More
Delos is one of those islands in Greece that has a rich history. However, although the ruins indicate that there had been people living on the island in Ancient Gree... Read More
Andros is on of those Greek islands in the Cyclades that seems to represent the best of what Greece has to offer. Like other Cycladic islands, Andros is one of those... Read More
Santorini is one of the most recognizable of all the Greek islands. Whitewashed buildings sit perched on the ancient caldera, shining in the sun. The surrounding wat... Read More
Alonissos is one of those gorgeous islands that seems too good to be true. Thick forests rich with vegetation like pine trees and oak trees dot the island. It is al... Read More
Despite being a small island, Tinos does see a healthy bustle of visitors, especially during peak tourism season. Many come here on pilgrimage to visit the Church of... Read More
When people think of visiting Greece, the island of Santorini tops the list. Part of the island’s charm lies in how it is perched above the sea. The island its... Read More
Amorgos is one of those Greek islands that enchants people with its dramatic landscape and peaceful way of life. In many ways, it is a typical island of the Cyclades... Read More
Athens is one of those cities that is known as much for its rich history as it is for its modern cultural opportunities. Tied into that rich sense of the past and of... Read More
Ithaca is one of those smaller Greek islands that is a bit off the beaten track. Although it achieved popularity because of the role it played in Homer’s Odys... Read More
Symi is on of those islands in Greece that is too often overlooked. However, it is one of those places that really shouldn’t be ignored! Symi is know for its ... Read More
Skopelos is a distinct Greek island that has a lot of charm. There are tall cliffs on one side of the island that are in perfect view of the sea below. On the other,... Read More
Folegandros is a Greek island in the Cyclades that represents the best of what Greece has to offer. Although it isn’t as far south as Crete, Folegandros enjoys... Read More
