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Pozar Thermal Baths
The Pozar Baths (also called Loutra Pozar) are found just outside of Edessa in Pieria of northern Greece. This town ...
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Greek Digital Nomad Visa: Crete Edition
Crete is developing into a hub for digital nomads working from Greece. Why? Greece recently introduced incentives t ...
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5 Unique Things to Do in Athens
Every traveller knows about Athens’s famous archaeological sights, ancient ruins, and world-class museums. Th ...
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Thessaloniki Greece: The Best Things to Do
What can I do in Thessaloniki? Why should I visit Thessaloniki? Where can I go near Thessaloniki? In this article, ...
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Can I Really Get Paid to Move to Greece?
Where Can I Get Paid to Move to Greece? The Greek island of Antikythira (sometimes spelled Antikythera) wants to pa ...
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Stone Homes in Ikaria, Greece
The island of Ikaria is known for its stunning scenery, slow pace of life, and relaxing beaches. You may know it fo ...
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Greek Mountains: The Best Places To See
Winter is a time in Greece for hearty Christmas-time stews replace the summer salads, and new seasonal products sta ...
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How Many Islands Does Greece Have?
Google “how many islands does Greece have?” and these are some of the headlines you will come across: “Estimates ...
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Aegean or Ionian Islands: Which is Better?
Which side are you on? Would you rather live in Corfu, Paxos, or Zakynthos… or would you rather live in Paros ...
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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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