Explore: Greek Island of Aeginas

Lying in the middle of the Saronic Gulf the island of Aegina (in Greek Aiyina with the first syllable accented) is easily accessible from the port of Athens, Piraeus, Phaleron Bay by hydrofoil, and is a regular stop for small boats traveling to Old Epidauros in the Argolid and the east coast of the Peloponnesus including Paros. The island is relatively uninhabited even today, especially as the water supply continues to come from wells on the island.

Explore: Greek Island of Santorini “Vineyards & Beaches”

The beaches in Santorini are breathtaking. You can find many smaller secluded beach areas when you are out exploring the island. If wine is your passion then you are in luck. There are over 6 wineries on the island. Why not take home a bottle of local wine (or two) as a souvenir of your trip to Santorini?

Athens 101: A Short History of Athens Greece

The history of Athens is rich in fact and legend; events that have occurred during the 4,500 years of Athens’ history have played an important role in shaping our civilization. Prehistoric Athens history can be traced to Neolithic settlements on the Acropolis dating back to the 5th millennium B.C. Early signs of cultural sophistication in [...]

Frugal Travel Tips: Walking Tours

Budget walking holidays in Greece have a charm of their own. They are great for those who are on a budget and second when on a budget walking holiday in Greece, you will discover aspects of Greece that will just whiz past by you if you were to travel to destinations by an automobile, train, [...]

Greece Beaches: Santorini, Maragas, Plaka, Naxos, & Mykonos

Red, Black, & White Sand Beaches Greece has a long coastline of 13,676 km and is surrounded by sea on three sides. The country is blessed with some of the finest beaches in the world. Greece beaches are amongst the top tourist attractions in the country and with good reason. Greece beaches offer something for everybody; [...]

Greece Travel 101: Tourist Season & ID Cards

Greece is one of the top travel destinations in the world. Greek culture, sites, and beautiful beaches, and Greece’s reputation of being a relatively inexpensive travel destination are powerful magnets that draw tourist hordes. More than 90% of those who travel to Greece are from other European countries. Tourist season in Greece is from April [...]

Culture: Music in Greece, Lyre, Bagpipes, & Double-Reed Aulos

Music plays an important role in Greek culture. Music in Greece has evolved over the ages assimilating influences from the various cultures that Greece came in touch with. The arts – particularly poetry, dancing, and music played an important role in the day-to-day lives of Greeks during the ancient times. Music in the ancient times [...]

Taste: Fillo Dough, Phyllo Dough, Kotopita 2 Ways

Phyllo dough is a traditional dough mix made from wheat, water, and oil. Some phyllo recipes may call for use of egg yolk. Phyllo dough is used to make paper-thin pastries and pies. It is an important cooking material in Greek and Turkish cuisine. The Turkish term for phyllo is yufka, which is slightly thicker [...]