If you’ve ever wondered what Greece and its islands look like after the summer orgy of activity and hectic haggling, you don’t have to look too far. Admittedly, Greece does resemble a different country after the throngs of tourists have …
Few islands can match Kos when it comes to the ancient stuff. And that’s saying something in a land where metro excavations take 3 times longer than usual due to the layers of history beneath. After all, this Dodecanesian destination is …
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting an island like Antiparos or Koufonissia, chances are you’ll get major bouts of déjà vu in Kimolos. Because just like them, Kimolos lives on a different time plain. Free from the shackles …
Skiathos: Sublime On The Tan Line There´s nothing spectacular about Skiathos. Nothing that stands out, like a landmark or intensely beautiful nature, although Skiathos is nothing if not beautiful. If one had to pick out a quality that makes them …
Anafi´s claim to fame is arguably the small neighborhood that sits underneath the Acropolis of Athens. The first King of Greece decided Greece needed nice things, so when he set about restructuring the face of Athens he hired many a …
Like a gift that keeps on giving, the Cyclades are constantly throwing a spanner into your summer plans. Just when you’re about to hit return and book that dope-ass holiday to a Greek island, you notice the ad with a …
The Greek islands are a top 5 world destination due to their iconic Cycladic architecture and their incredible beaches, amongst other things. The combination of sea and sun has its share of followers. Like the ancient sun God Helios, this …
You would’ve thought that by now all 33 of the Cycladic islands would be a known commodity. And to a certain degree they are. Even small islets such as Kimolos have gotten their fair share of the spotlight in recent …
You might be intrigued by the name, initially. It bears strong resemblance to the Anti-Kythera mechanism; the famously first analogue computer in the world found near in its sister island, Anti-Kythera. Of course, islanders will gladly tell you that its …
Living in Athens has many advantages. Lots of sun, cheap rent, glorious food and a vibrant nightlife, amongst many more. But few people realize that Athens is in fact a coastal city, with the center just under half hour´s throw …
Water and Greece are seemingly the same side of the coin. The role of water and the seas is inextricably linked to the country, known as the seafaring nation. The ancient Greeks had to be masters of the sea in …
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With such a craggy and mountainous country (80% in total), Greece may just be the ideal climbing spot on earth. And we’re not just being homers. Greece is dominated by mountains and rocky outcrops all over the show. Up and …
