A Guide to Elafonissos Island, Greece

Elafonissos island is the tiny touch of the Caribbean, waiting for you to discover it! It’s a tiny but inhabited island that is famous for its gorgeous sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Despite its small size, there’s hardly a …

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A Guide to Monemvasia Castle, Greece

Monemvasia Castle town is a gorgeous gem that is unique in Europe in many ways. Not only is it the oldest castle-town that has been continuously inhabited in Europe, but it is one of the most important castles in Greece, …

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How Was Athena Born?

statue of goddess Athena in the center of Athens

Athena was one of the most famous Greek goddesses and part of the Twelve Olympians. The goddess of wisdom and war, she was considered the female counterpart of Ares, although she was also associated with peace and handicrafts, especially weaving …

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A Guide to Delos Island, Greece

Delos - Unesco World Heritage Site

The island of Delos is widely considered one of the most important historical, mythological, and archaeological sites in Greece. It is situated in the center of the Cyclades archipelago, right at the heart of the Aegean Sea. It is believed …

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Famous Greek Statues

Artemision Bronze - Best Greek Statues

Ancient Greek sculpture is considered the main surviving type of fine ancient Greek art. Historians of art typically identify three main stages in monumental sculpture in bronze and stone: the Archaic (from about 650 to 480 BC), Classical (480–323 BC), and Hellenistic (323-28 BC). …

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A Guide to Halki Island, Greece

Halki Island Greece

If you’re looking for a touch of paradise where you can immerse yourself in relaxing beauty, then the gorgeous, tiny island of Halki is for you. This tiny jewel of the Dodecanese Islands is situated extremely close to Rhodes, for …

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Greek Mythology Stories About Love

For Ancient Greeks, love was a fascinating emotional and mental condition. It’s no accident that in the Greek language, especially ancient Greek, there are not just one, nor two, but eight different words for love, each signifying a different aspect …

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6 Black Sand Beaches in Santorini

Perissa Beach - 4 days in Santorini

Santorini (Thera) is one of Greece’s most famous and most popular islands. Situated in the Cyclades, Santorini is unbelievably beautiful. The moment you step off the boat or the plane, it feels like you walked into one of the iconic …

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Tipping in Greece: All you need to know

tipping in Greece

A very important element when visiting a foreign country is to be aware of what the local culture and customs expect you to do. Tipping etiquette is one of these things! In some places, like the USA, you are obliged …

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