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Category Archives: Regional Guides
Winter and Off-Season Travel in Greece
It’s October. You might be settling back into the routine of work, thinking already about next summer’s holiday to ...
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Tilos Island: The Most Eco-Friendly Island i...
No, that’s not a typo — we’re not talking about Tinos, the popular Cycladic island known for its ...
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Why are Greek Island Homes Blue and White?
Google “Greek islands” and the first pictures in the search results will likely be on Mykonos or Santorini. We’re a ...
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Mastorochoria and the Tradition of Stone-Bui...
Is there more to Greece than the blue and white houses of Santorini and Mykonos. “Yes, yes there is,” r ...
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Kri-Kri: Crete’s Famous Goats
What is the name of those famous goats I always see in Instagram pictures of Crete? Where can I find Crete’s ...
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Should I Buy a Bougainvillea for My Greek Ho...
You’ve probably seen them on Instagram, with their bright pink leaves contrasting with the white and blue homes in ...
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Skopelos Travel Guide
Does this island look familiar? The most famous scene in Mamma Mia was filmed on Skopelos. As one of the greenest i ...
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Travel Guide: Kea “Tzia” Island
“This land, I would not exchange it for Babylon.” This quote is from the Ancient Greek poet Pinder, and he was desc ...
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Historic Stays in Greece: Kimolos Windmill H...
The Windmill Kimolos Hotel is on the tiny volcanic island of Kimolos and is one of the few traditionally restored w ...
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Mount Olympus: A Mythical Destination
Looking at Mount Olympus from afar, it is clear why the ancient Greeks believed that only gods could reside in such ...
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Have you Heard of Greece’s “Drag...
Drakolimni, the “Dragon Lake”. With high peaks and dramatic cliffs, this location in Epirus is a nature-lover’ ...
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Tower Homes in the Peloponnese
There are few places that are as unique as the southern Peloponnese, more specifically the Mani region. Some of the ...
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Makrigialos (Makrygialos) Travel Guide
Where is Makrigialos in Crete, and why should I visit? What are the most common things to do in Makrigialos, and wh ...
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Buy a Home in Corfu: Guide for Germans
Why should I buy a home in Corfu if I am German? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for me? ...
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Buy a Home in Heraklion: Guide for the Briti...
Why should I buy a home in Heraklion if I am British? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for ...
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Top 4 Things To Do on Karpathos
In 2017, Athina and Vincent bought a house on the island of Karpathos using the services of Elxis. Now they live th ...
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Karpathos Travel Guide
Karpathos is a narrow, long island that is divided by a string of mountains with an altitude of 1200 meters. Karpat ...
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Chania, Crete Travel Guide
What makes Chania the perfect place for foreigners? What makes Chania different than anywhere else in Crete? Where ...
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Plakias Bay – Crete’s Best Kept ...
Why is Plakias one of the most underrated towns on the island of Crete? Why choose Plakias over the larger towns li ...
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What Can I Expect at Matala Beach Music Fest...
The Matala Beach Festival is one of Europe’s biggest free music festivals, and is a mix of entertainment and relaxa ...
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Buy a Home in Milos: Guide for Americans
Why should I buy a home in Milos if I’m American? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for me? ...
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Buy a Home in Rhodes: Guide for Americans
Why should I buy a home in Rhodes if I’m American? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for me ...
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What is it Like to Live in Rethymno?
What is it like to live in Rethymno in Crete? We sat down with Stella, a local business owner and big fan of Rethym ...
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Buy a Home in Rhodes: Guide for Foreigners
Why should I buy a home in Rhodes? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for me? In this articl ...
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Buy a Home in Heraklion: Guide for the Dutch
Why should I buy a home in Heraklion if I am Dutch? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for m ...
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Navagio Beach in Zakynthos is Closed –...
Today, Navagio Beach is closed for the 2024 summer season due to the danger of landslides until further notice. Wh ...
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Buy a Home in Evia: Guide for Foreigners
Why should I buy a home in Evia? How does it rank compared to other destinations in Greece for me? In this article, ...
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Buy a Home in Halkidiki: Guide for Germans
There is a reason why Halkidiki is the most popular destination for German visitors traveling to Greece, and also f ...
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Most Affordable Islands in Greece
Demand for holidays in Greece in 2024 is constantly rising because more and more travelers want short-term rental o ...
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Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) on Zakynthos...
Navagio Beach (also known as Shipwreck Beach) in Zakynthos is in the northwest corner of Zakynthos Island. It is 25 ...
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