The 20 best hotels on Rhodes
Rhodes is one of the most popular Greek islands, along with Crete. Countless Rhodes hotels and accommodations are available to holidaymakers all over the island. With today's abundance of booking portals, it is not so…
Athos Halkidiki: 10 must-sees around Ouranoupoli
The 2,033-metre-high Holy Mount Athos exerts a great attraction not only on Orthodox Greeks. For over 1,000 years, the monastic republic has been a unique example of living religious tradition. Even though access to the…
The 20 best hotels on Zakynthos
Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea is becoming more and more popular. Stylish hotels and tasteful apartment complexes are being built. The times of British Ballermann tourism in Laganas, the Greek Las Vegas, will hopefully soon…
Greece Earthquakes & Volcanoes: Important Information for Your Vacation
Greece is one of the sunniest holiday destinations in Europe, but also one of the most seismically active regions in the world — true to the motto: even in paradise, the ground can rumble. The…
Balos Crete: Visiting the Lagoon with Getting There, Tours and Tips
Between the Gramvousa Peninsula and the offshore islet of Tigani lies a Caribbean-like setting with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The Balos lagoon is breathtaking; getting there is a challenge, and leaving is even…
Fires in Greece: 7 important things to know for your vacation
Forest fires in Greece: an annual occurrence, you could say, if it weren't so tragic. In July and August, the country experiences extreme temperatures, leading to devastating fires on the mainland around Athens and the…
Matala Crete: The Hippie Village with Caves, Beach and Festival
Matala is a small village in the south of the island of Crete, which I like to call a remnant of the hippie era. Today, about 100 permanent residents live in the former fisherman's nest,…
Greece Trips: Island Hopping, Round Trips & Sailing Holidays
Miracles under the sun! Anyone who has ever been to the blue and white holiday paradise will come back again and again. Whether on an individual or package holiday, on a guided Greece Tour or…
Athens Tours: Top 10 Trips & Activities
Athens is the ideal city in Europe for an extended city trip, perfect for the weekend or even for a whole week. In the city centre itself and in the surrounding area, numerous historical places…
