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Category Archives: History & Culture
How Did the Greek Islands Get Their Names?
Where Do Greek towns get their names? Why does it feel like every town I pass in Greece starts with “Agios”? Why is ...
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Why You Need to Visit a Periptero in Greece
The humble periptero (or plural, “periptera”) is a must-visit during your time in Greece. Usually, visi ...
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What is Greek Rebetiko Music?
Does Greece have a “national” music? What’s that music I hear in Greek tavernas? What kind of music is played on th ...
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Camping in Matala, Crete
Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell once lived in the caves of Matala, Crete. What is so special about the pe ...
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Bulgari: The Iconic Jewelry That Started in ...
If you Google “where did Bulgari start?”, the answer will be “Rome.” However, did you know ...
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Why Do Greeks Break Plates?
Opa! Where did plate smashing in Greece come from? When did the tradition of breaking plates start? Where can I sma ...
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The True Story of the 300 Spartans
With some of the best action scenes and characters larger than life, the movie 300 was a big hit. The story follows ...
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Greek Easter Celebrations: What is Bright We...
What is Bright Week in Greece? How do the Greeks celebrate? Where can I join the celebrations? Bright Week is the w ...
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How Is the Date of Greek Orthodox Easter Dec...
Orthodox Christians in Greece celebrate Easter later than the rest of the Christian world. Why is that? How do Orth ...
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The Olympic Flame is Lit in Greece
It is now 100 days to go until the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, and the iconic flame is lit. The ceremony w ...
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Summer 2024 in Greece: Athens Epidaurus Fest...
The Athens and Epidaurus Festival is one of the biggest festivals of the Greek summer. It has operated more than si ...
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Marble in Greece: From Ancient Times to Toda...
Let’s be real – who doesn’t like marble? It adds a touch of luxury to any home and is durable, so it doesn’t wear d ...
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Famous Artists of Greece: Nikos Engonopoulos
Greek surrealist painter and renowned poet Nikos Engonopoulos is one of the most well-known modern Greek artists an ...
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The Greek Island of Rhodes: A Brief History
Rhodes Island, known for its medieval architecture and castles, is the 4th largest island of Greece and the largest ...
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The Carnival Season in Greece
Did you know that the Greek celebrations of Carnival are equivalently famous, lively, and entertaining compared to ...
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Famous Greek People: Aristotle Onassis
Aristotle Onassis was one of the most successful businessmen in Greece’s history. Known for his massive shipp ...
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Historic Stays in Greece: Archipel Mansion
Laid back luxury, stunning views of one of the world’s top island destinations and personalized attention ...
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Historic Stays in Greece: Hotel Grande Breta...
In 2024, the Hotel Grande Bretagne, the most historic luxury hotel in Athens, celebrates 150 years of operation. Ha ...
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Famous Movies Filmed in Greece
Greece has a reputation for being among the most amazing places on the planet, both for its natural beauty, its Med ...
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Historic Stays in Greece: La Divina Hotel
La Divina Hotel La Divina is a 12-suite hotel, found in the heart of Athens’ historical center. It offers unique vi ...
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Historic Stays in Greece: Poseidonion Grand ...
The Poseidonion Grand Hotel is considered one of the hallmark hotels in all of Greece, and was first built in 1914 ...
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Famous Artists of Greece: Nikos Hadjikyriako...
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas (sometimes referred to as “Nikos Ghika” or “Nikos Ghikas”) is on ...
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Spetsopoula, Stavros Niarchos’s Privat...
In the mid-1950s, shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos found his own private island in the Mediterranean, much like hi ...
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Zagorochoria Travel Guide
Searching for a unique winter destination in Greece that isn’t about just beaches? We admit that the beaches in Gre ...
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation
You might have heard Stavros Niarchos’s name from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)- one of t ...
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Visitors Guide to the Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos in Crete is one of Greece’s largest and most important archaeological sites, and its history ...
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Colossus of Rhodes – Wonder of the Anc...
The Colossus of Rhodes is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, and its existence is shrouded in mystery. ...
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Visiting The Acropolis in Athens
No trip to Athens is complete without ascending the Acropolis. Standing out in the city center both visually and ar ...
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Leonard Cohen’s Home in Hydra
Greece is a good place to look at the moon, isn’t it? You can read by moonlight You can read on the terrace You can ...
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5 Things you Didn’t Know About Christm...
The first picture that comes to mind when thinking of Greece is a sea view from an island in the Aegean, with the h ...
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