The islands of Paxi and Antipaxi promise of a heaven on earth. A heaven surrounded by turquoise crystalline waters and authentic natural beauty unlike any other. Both islands are well known for their unspoiled beauty, their hospitable character and mouthwatering local cuisine mostly inspired by traditional recipes from the neighboring island of Corfu. Continue reading
Ithaca is an island known for its mythical past, its laid-back character and authentic flavors and aromas. While in the island, make sure to taste some of the locally produced goods as well as specialties commonly served in the Ionian Islands.
Influenced by history itself, by the emigrants, the travelers and conquerors, the Hellenic cuisine awakes memories from the past. Memories of triumphs and failures, of accomplishments and disasters, of victories and defeats. Scents and flavors from the East, from Asia Minor and Arabia, from Africa, Europe and the Americas that have been captured and reintroduced as authentic recipes in the local cuisines of Greece. Continue reading
Greece is more than Athens, Thessaloniki and Mykonos. It is a country blessed with abundant natural wonders from side to side for nature lovers to enjoy. Continue reading
With myths and legends, history and traditions shaping Greece from the ancient times to the day, every land, every sea and every mountain hides a secret behind its glory. But secrets are meant to be revealed, remembered and treasured.
Many places in Europe are advertised for their Christmas markets, their holiday spirit and cheer. Athens on the other hand is not as well known for its Christmas markets but it is a city with so many festive activities to enjoy over Christmas in the city that it would be hard to choose.
There are several things to consider when you decide to go backpacking for the first time. To begin with you need to stay fit for a while in order to keep up with all the walking and hiking that you will come across during your travels.
This is a guide for first time backpackers traveling in Greece. But what does backpacking really mean? Backpacking means packing life’s necessities on your back while traveling, whether speaking of food, gear, clothing, first aid or personal items.
History buffs visiting Greece will rejoice and be astounded by the historical sites that they will encounter. At the same time, they will be very confused when trying to figure out which historical site to visit next.
Next time you decide to take your other half on a date, think outside the box and skip the restaurants, bars and concerts.
Athens is world renowned for its amazing archaeological sites, its museums and galleries, its vibrant character and lifestyle, its culinary heritage and vivid nightlife scene.
The country of Greece has been blessed with abundant natural beauty, with endless blue seas and high mountains, with fertile lands and good soil, with a long heritage and past.
The summer has ended but you are staying in holiday mood while staying in the city, dreaming of waking up in the morning by the sea to the scents and flavors of a freshly prepared breakfast at your hotel, rental or country house.
Besides the center of Athens and all of its suburbs, sprawling with all kinds of bars, restaurants, night clubs and cocktail lounges, some minutes away from the city center lies the Attica coastline that is filled with some of the best beach bars for your summer bar crawls.
The temperatures are rising in the heart of Athens and you don’t really want to head to the beach. What else can you do?
