Greece has exported so much of its thoughts it seems only natural that it would export the marathon. After all, were it not for Phidipide’s mythical 42 kilometer run, democracy would never have flourished and thus, there would be no …
The ancient Greeks invented the concept of competitive sports. What with the Olympics, the Marathon, heck even the Spartathlon (ok, so maybe that’s a newer addition)… The Greeks were an active lot. There’s no denying it. But we think that …
Greece’s second city is brimming with life. Thessaloniki doesn’t just follow Athens. Thessaloniki creates its own rules and paradigms, and yes, Athens sometimes follows. And then the rest of Greece follows. Kind of like how the ubiquitous frappe coffee burst …
Much like Aristotle professed when proclaiming ‘everything in measure’, Greece does temperance like no other. Greece enjoys all seasons. Some more than others, but make no mistake, Greece isn’t one continuous summer party. Every season has its setting. And because …
Meteora means ‘up in the air’, in Greek. And we don’t think a better name could have been given to this singular oddity. For Meteora is something that is unlike anything you have ever seen before. (ok, maybe in Zhangjiajie, …
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Athens is hot. And we’re not talking good weather hot, of which Athens has in spades. After years of things not being quite right, Athens is great again (that’s right, I went there), and it is glorious. Many things have …
If you’re after the intangibles then a trip through the Med is probably what the doctor prescribed. With such variety it can be hard to navigate through the many options available. And sure, the south eastern Med countries are all …
Like the small hidden gem it is, Thesprotia region in Greece is exactly how you’d expect paradise looks like. It’s lush green canopy, turquoise green waters and rustic architecture stands out amongst Greece’ many unknown quantities. To those who do …
Crete: Myth and Beauty in Paradise With a history as illustrious as Crete’s its easy to dismiss the rest of the island’s attractions. And one would almost be forgiven. For what is Crete if not one of the precursors to …
The 3 fingered claw that is Halkidiki, up on the north of Greece is special. It has seen continuous action since at least 300 BC when King Phillip of Macedonia and later his son Alexander the Great ruled the world …
Here’s something you probably didn’t know about the Peloponnese: it’s technically an island ever since the French managed to finish Emperor Nero’s pet project, several centuries later. So yeah, move aside Crete, there’s a new sheriff in town. Sacrilegious (!), …
Syros is not like other Greek islands. Syros experienced the Renaissance (Yup). Which is pretty remarkable considering the amount of turmoil Greece has had to live with. So what happens when an island goes through such profound changes? Well, for …
Some things are just too nice to share. Just like that last biscuit on the tin, the Greeks are not about to give Andros away to the highest bidder. Luckily for them, the Andriots are the highest bidder. As it …
The Deliciously Awesome Naxos You know you’re doing something right when Anthony-I’m so cool when I sleep sheep count me-Bourdain decides to do a piece on you. Or your island. And that is exactly what happened with Naxos. Because Naxos …
As more and more of the hidden gems of Europe get discovered, it gets increasingly difficult to find an authentic piece of heaven. But fear not. There are still slivers of it around. You just have to look harder. The …
