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 …
When looking for the most secluded pockets of authenticity, it’s always useful to keep in mind several rules of thumb. You won’t find it leafing through Lonely Planet, because quite simply it hasn’t been mentioned. Similarly, it’s good to know …
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 …
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 …
Samothraki is the archetypal lost paradise island. Secluded, inaccessible and green as heck. We’re talking epic views and scenic expanses. This is the island where Poseidon oversaw the scenes from the Trojan war unfold, so goes the lore. More famously …
Greece has more secret treasures than the pirate Barbarossa it seems. Just a couple hours away from Athens lies Greece’s second largest island; Evia. We’ve been blessed with so much beauty that this has been going on right under our …
With more than 3,000 islands (220 of which are inhabited), one could easily argue that Greece is an ideal cruise destination. And one would be right. Well, the official seal of approval has now been awarded, rubberstamped and notarized. The …
