It is nearly impossible to comprehend the magnificently eclectic and robust concoction that has become today’s Grecian society without exploring the region first-hand. The first traces of a city-state on Crete date back to the Neolithic Period, beginning in 6000 B.C. Minoan and Mycenaean Kingdoms were followed by the Dorian invasions and the Dark Ages. From 500 to 146 B.C.,…
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Paphos Cyprus Top 5 Places To Visit
Top 5 places to visit when staying in Paphos, Cyprus on your off season holidays. A mixture of history and pure leisure pleasure. Places normally too hot and busy to visit in the summer heat open themselves up at these perfect times of the year. Escape the cold of home and enjoy some Paphos sunshine during spring, autumn and winter…
Everything You Need To Know About Athens
Athens is a city rooted in its Greek history. The birthplace of democracy and now the capital city of Greece, Athens is a cultural center with fine cuisine, theater, the Acropolis, and generous Greek hospitality. The best time to visit Athens is in the Spring. The weather is perfect and rates are reasonable. Beware of summers in Athens as they…
Greek Souvlaki
Greek souvlaki is found in every corner of Greece today and it is no exaggeration to say that the younger generations have grown up on it. Although proponents of a healthy diet spurn the humble souvlaki, it’s actually a full, nutritious meal. It contains all our daily nutritional requirements: protein from the meat, carbohydrates from the pitta and chips (if…
Adventures You Could Think Of Undertaking In Greece
Greece is a land of mysteries, mythologies, tales of man’s ancient past and the immense developments it has garnered over the last three millenniums. It is known for having had a thriving economy, magnificent beaches, some truly world class Greek hotels and an unparalleled hospitality to offer, since graduating to be a modern European state. Travelers flock its landscape, as…
Greece The Most Admired Land On Earth
Greece is widely regarded as the place where the western civilization was born many centuries ago. It is widely acknowledged as the guiding force that has driven the human civilization for over 2500 years now. It is also the place where three continents, namely Europe, Asia and Africa, and three varying climatic conditions submerge into one. These enthralling shades make…
Discover Sicily 8211 A Roman Treasure Trove
Sicily’s prime geographic location in the centre of the Mediterranean Basin has meant that, over time, settlers and conquerors from the medieval Normans, Aragonese Spanish, Moorish North Africans, ancient Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans have come and, except for the latter, mostly, gone. Today, Sicily’s Roman ruins are rivaled only by those in Rome, and lovers of Roman archaeology will find…
Greek Wedding Favor Almonds Make Something New Of Something Old
Greek wedding favor almonds are a wonderful way to include a long-lived tradition into your wedding day. Whether you choose a traditional ceremony or something more modern, Greek wedding favor almonds can add a sense of continuity to your special day. Rich in symbolism, Greek wedding favor almonds speak to the long heritage of marriage, which you and your spouse…
Greece The Mediterranean Choice For Real Estate Investors
The Greek real estate market is currently one of the most exciting in the Mediterranean region because it offers real estate investors the chance to build an entire and well diversified property portfolio within one country. The wealth of opportunities available in Greece for the international property investor really became known after the Athens Olympics in 2004. The promotion of…
Athens Could Be The Best Vacation You Ll Ever Take
Quick Tips/Suggestions: If you’re going to enjoy yourself in Athens, you better get in shape and bring comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water. Most of the famous sites in the city require either walking uphill, or walking along a stony path. And beware of the marble stairs, wherever you go: they are dreadfully slippery! I took a city bus…