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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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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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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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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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Rhodes Island: What Happened to the Colossus...
Rhodes Island, known for its medieval architecture and castles, is the 4th largest island of Greece and the largest ...
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Apokries Greece: A Brief Guide
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: 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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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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Palace of Knossos: Visitor’s Guide
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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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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Kardamyli Greece: Stay in a Castle
Deep in the Peloponnese, in an area much less visited than Greece’s popular islands, Kardamyli is a true gem. ...
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The Legend of the Kingfisher
What Are Halcyon Days? The famous “Kingfisher” or “Halcyon” days (in Greek, “Αλκυονίδες μέρες”) are days when the s ...
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Maria Callas Museum Opens in Athens
The Maria Callas Museum is a tribute to the life of Greece’s most famous opera singer – Maria Callas. It is a ...
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Famous Artists of Greece: Nikos Nikolaou
About Nikos Nikolaou Nikolaou was a famous painter, printer, and sculptor who was born on the island of Hydra in 19 ...
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The History of the Marathon
If you’ve seen the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, you likely know from the catchphrase of Toula’s father th ...
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Maria Callas’s Life Remembered
2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of the birth of one of Greece’s most influential and well-known figures, ...
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Peloponnese: 6 Castles You Need to See
Traveling in the Peloponnese in Greece is truly a unique experience. The Peloponnese is full of olive groves, idyll ...
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“Antiparochi” – The Housin...
The antiparochi system started in 1929, and it changed the shape of Athens forever, both architecturally, economica ...
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Villa Posillipo in Corfu: The Durrells Filmi...
Villa Posillipo is one of the most remarkable villas in Greece because of its history and unique location. The hous ...
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The White House Villa in Corfu: Home of the ...
The island of Corfu is known for its stunning beauty, its gorgeous beaches, and its warm hospitality. Some of its m ...
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