Unfortunately, the Colossus of Rhodes no longer exists (although there are plans to rebuild it), but there are still many wonders to discover. The city of Rhodes has a section in it called the Old Town has been declared a World Heritage Site not only because of its beauty, but because it still contains many historical buildings.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Meet Nikos Karassoulis, the oldest waiter of the GB Corner Restaurant of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece and learn all the gossip about the superstitions involved in serving wine and other delicious secrets!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The "Tselementes Effect" can be seen in many of the dishes that symbolize Greece to much of the world. Fortunately, however, the purity and simplicity of Greek food is still present in homes and restaurants. Fresh, high-quality produce is essential, but fortunately, it's also abundant there.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Athens is among the world’s great gastronomic cities. The roots of Greek cuisine date back thousands of years. Greek cuisine has greatly influenced the cooking of other regions of the Mediterranean as well as classic dishes throughout Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia. Athens is the hub of this culinary influence [...]
Monday, August 24, 2009
The best time to visit Greece is when summer transitions into fall. The months from May to September are summer months in Greece. Temperature variations during these summer months should be considered if you’re planning on visiting multiple destinations during your time in Greece. The peak summer months are best for relaxing in the shade [...]
Monday, August 24, 2009
Cecil Hotel, located at 39 Athinas Street in Athens, is a centrally located hotel close to many major attractions and popular neighborhoods. Cecil Hotel is within easy reach of the neighborhoods of Monasteraki and Plaka as well as the Ancient Angora or marketplace. Venizelos Airport is 15 miles away and the port of Piraeus is [...]
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ermou Walkway is a pedestrian-only thoroughfare in central Athens. In fact, it is just opposite the parliament building on Syntagma Square. A veritable shopper’s paradise, it has shops on both sides of the street. Greek brands vie with international names for your attention. Ermou Walkway extends from Syntagma Sq. to Monastiraki. The walkway abounds with stores [...]
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Syntagma Square or Constitution Square is located in central Athens. Today the Square is a pleasant place to sit and people-watch or enjoying the ceremony of the changing of the guard that takes place at the end of every hour. In times gone by the Square has been the site of various political rallies and [...]
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Monastiraki District is best known for its Sunday flea market which attracts Athenians and tourists alike. A great place to wander around, search for bargains, haggle over prices, gossip, and in general watch time go by in a most interesting fashion. Of course you can always make a purchase there. You can choose from [...]
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
For centuries, Psiri was one of Athens most notorious neighborhoods. While Psiri has always had its share of tavernas and lively drinking establishments, it was a section of town populated by immigrants from other parts of Greece. Some of these settlers established working class communities of factory workers, merchants and craftsmen. Others became petty criminals and underworld figures, giving Psiri a reputation as a neighborhood off limits to travelers.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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