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 …
The name itself bears a historical signifier hard to forget, but Karpathos has forged its own distinct path. In stark contrast to what the Transylvanian version has to offer, Karpathos the island is serene and with no menacing undertones. If …
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 …
Athens is one of the best city break destinations in Europe. Between the incredible archaeological sites, the food and the nightlife, Athens is right up there. But that’s not all. The secret’s coming out on Athens’s other attraction: the sea. …
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 …
Top 5 Beaches In Crete Picking the right beach can sometimes be a tricky task. In islands like Crete, picking a beach means you’re committing to that beach for the day, since distances pretty much prohibit beach hopping. But the …
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 …
In the land of sun and sea, it’s hard to stand out. There’s thousands of islands in Greece, one seemingly prettier than the other. Things get easier once you’ve joined the dots, in a sense quite literally, as the geography …
