FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ODYSSEUS: VISIT THE ISLAND OF ITHACA,GREECE
PDF Button In Homer’s The Odyssey the Trojan War hero, Odysseus, must face a 10-year battle to return to his beloved wife Penelope at his Kingdom, the Ionian island of Ithaca, Greece. Sailing into the port town of Vathy you can’t help but think about what...
GREEK PARTY ISLANDS
Are you dreaming of joining the well-heeled crowds and dancing the night away on a luscious Greek Island? You’re certainly not alone – the summer season always sees an influx of revelers, keen to watch nights become mornings on some of the top Greek party...
PRIVATE DRIVERS IN ATHENS AND THE MAINLAND
When you arrive in Athens after a long flight, there is nothing like seeing a friendly face behind a sign with your name on it waiting at Arrivals. And when you are ready to discover the many wonderful things to see and do in Athens then why not get that guy or one of...
41 OF THE BEST GREEK ONLINE SHOPPING SITES AND PRODUCTS
Just because you can’t be in Greece doesn’t mean you can’t visit Greece from home, including buying all the wonderful Greek products. Admired worldwide for their fashion labels, wine, food, beauty products and more these websites are our favourite...
SPANAKOPITA – GREEK SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE PIE RECIPE
Spanakopita is one of the most famous Greek dishes and is easy to make. Often called Spinach and Cheese pie and a great vegetarian Greek dish this feta cheese pie recipe will be an instant family favourite. This dish is one of Greece’s best known and is a family...
VIRTUAL GREECE: HOW TO VISIT GREECE FROM HOME
Sometimes the best plans simply don’t go according to plan. Your longed-for and carefully researched and planned trip to Greece can’t go ahead, for reasons you just can’t control. But don’t despair, there are ways to still enjoy a Greek...
THE BEST GREEK SONGS PLAYLIST
Best Greek Songs Here’s our playlist of classic Greek songs and music as well as a few contemporary tunes as well. Tune into this music at home, in the car or out and about and transport yourself back to Greece! The Lamentation of the Tomb ( Epitáphios Thrēnos)...
MOVIES SHOT IN GREECE
There’s no better way to enjoy a virtual holiday and to imerse yourself in the culture and landscapes than by watching television shows or movies shot in Greece. Seeing the magnificent scenery, the sparkling blue sea, and the whitewashed buildings and...
HOW TO GET TO MILOS
Most people who visit Greece head to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos as a point of priority. Meanwhile, the magical island of Milos is close by and yet world’s apart in terms of cost, crowds, and authenticity. Here’s everything you need to know about...
SEE SIFNOS – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SIFNOS HOTELS, BEACHES AND MORE!
Never heard of the island of Sifnos? Well, you’re not alone – but I’m pleased to bring you in on this wonderful secret. Part of the Cyclades islands, Sifnos’ immense beauty defies its modest reputation. A week or two at one of the charming Sifnos hotels or...
HOW TO MAKE HORIATIKI SALAD ( GREEK SALAD)
Is there another dish that screams GREEK ISLANDS more than Greek Salad? Visions of seaside tavernas, fresh seafood, and cold beer are the natural accompaniments to this dish, so here is our recipe for Greek Horiatiki salad for you to recreate in your slice of...
BEST APPS FOR GREECE TRAVEL
In this day and age we are very lucky to be able to tap into a lot of technology that can really make our lives easier and knowing which are the best apps for Greece can make visiting it a lot more enjoyable and stress-free. Gone are the days of having to print out...
HOLIDAYS IN HYDRA – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF BOHEMIA
Hydra is an enchanting island that is quite unique compared to other Greek islands in a number of ways. One of these is that there are no cars or scooters allowed which makes it quiet tranquil and feels like time has stood still in many respects. Horses, donkeys, and...
THE BEST 3 DAY SANTORINI ITINERARY
Crowded, expensive and completely unforgettable. Santorini is one of those places that despite all the bad things you’ve heard and read still manages to exceed your expectations. There’s nothing like it on the planet and if you are going to Greece,...
ATHENS AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Once you’ve arrived in Athens, possibly after a very long flight you will likely be keen to get to your Athens hotel. You will want to rest and freshen up or get straight into discovering the many wonderful things to see and do that the city offers. But what are...
WHERE TO STAY IN KEFALONIA
The beautiful Ionian island of Kefalonia is becoming very popular as a Greek Island destination for everyone and it’s easy to see why. It’s a big island and there is a lot to see and do, so ideally you will have a few weeks to really explore it properly....
HOW TO TRAVEL TO ATHENS
PDF Button There are several options for travel to Athens. As the capital of Greece, it is home to the countries main airport and with so much coastline there are multiple options to arrive by sea and land as well. Once you arrive you may be met by your private...
SHOULD YOU DO A SANTORINI DONKEY RIDE?
In the age of social media and globalization, people should be inherently aware of the issues around working animals and the treatment of them. So when visiting Greece it pays to educate yourself about whether to partake in activities such as a Santorini Donkey ride....
