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Athens: The Hidden Gems

by: Annie Hill A place of contradictions as the oldest city in Europe, it is still in the state of transition, Athens is a stunning destination that possesses an exhilarating blend of the old world and modern urbanisation, a cosmopolitan … Continue reading

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Carnival in Athens and Tsiknopempti

Greece is the country where two religions met and were also confronted. Paganism and Christianity. It is the place where Christianity was first acknowledged as the official religion of the country back in 313 AD. Paganism and its thousands of … Continue reading

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Kolonaki: The Sophisticated Part Of Athens

Kolonaki is a misunderstood area. It is considered upper-class & snobbish, but it also hosts quite a few less well off residents and many intellectuals, academics, artists, etc. The district is located between Ambelokipi, Syntagma, Lycabettus Hill & Neapoli. It … Continue reading

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September Is The Best Month For Holidays In Greece

  September is the best month to go on holiday in Greece and those who can bear to wait out the two hot months of July and August are always rewarded with fewer crowds, better prices and milder weather. But … Continue reading

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The August Full Moon Festival – The Most Enchanting Festival Of The Year

The full moon in August is remarkable in many ways. People seem to become more spontaneous, more carefree, with less of a mind for work and more of a mind for fun, and for some lucky ones – romance! Greeks … Continue reading

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The Wines Of Crete – World Class Wines In The Making

The History of Wine in Crete The vine in Crete has been cultivated for over 4000 years. The first wine press was found in the region of Vathipetro and was dated at being 3500 years old! The Minoans were making … Continue reading

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3 Cheers for Athens – Part 3 – Take a Trip to the Athenian Riviera

Most visitors who come to Athens make the first mistake of providing a one or two day allotment for seeing the city. The second mistake that they make is that they never really get to see some of the best … Continue reading

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3 Cheers for Summer in Greece – part 2

Dreaming Of A Place A good place for a morning walk is the National Gardens.  The gardens are cool and relaxing and there is a wonderful little outdoor cafe where you can enjoy a slowly brewed Greek coffee. The “park” … Continue reading

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TO ATHENS WITH KIDS

Travelling with kids is a challenging but highly rewarding experience. As parents we want to show and teach them what we already know and share the experience of discovering something new. But kids, as most parents already are aware of, … Continue reading

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A Memorable Day on Pandrossou Street

Spending a Friday morning at the tax office is about as  pleasant as a molar extraction but it had to be done. I still hadn’t had my coffee. I looked at my watch, it was a quarter to nine.  I had a … Continue reading

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