Easter in Greece
When my husband and I were teachers in London, we used to spend as much time as we could in Greece, but as our holidays were confined to certain weeks of the year, there were…
When my husband and I were teachers in London, we used to spend as much time as we could in Greece, but as our holidays were confined to certain weeks of the year, there were…
The scenic landscape of Mainland Greece is so mountainous that offers a vast choice of winter destinations to the traveler. The Greek country-side can be exhilarating enough when choosing an out of city escape or…
The City of Athens dresses up to its Christmas nines with sparkling lights, holiday decorations and invites kids of all ages to a series of games, musical and artistic events, that will turn every single…
It is not a coincidence that the tradition of Holly Easter takes place during spring season. It signifies the rebirth of nature where a new life-cycle starts, with trees and flowers start blossoming. This could…
Much is being said recently about the voting which elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Placed amongst the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World are the Colossus of Rhodes, the gigantic statue of…
On the occasion of the recently released Frank Miller big screen production of the ‘300’; a film about the battle between 300 Spartans and the hundreds of thousands of Persian soldiers, we are presenting a…
Few know that in the region of Patra, there is a bridge (Rio-Antirio Bridge), which, due to geological and geographical difficulties, as well as due to the technological measures which were taken in its construction,…
Which of the two should be respected most: the architectural legacy of Athens or the optical contact between the exhibits and the Parthenon?
Dates: In the past, the first twelve days of August were used to predict the weather of the upcoming twelve months. Meteorological phenomena of each day (sun, clouds, rain…) were indicative of those which would…
When you visit a new place, it is important to try domestic and traditional products, as in this way you get to better understand many things about the people’s mentality, as well as appreciate the…
