The National Archeological Museum is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2016. As this is one of Athens’ most important museums, the celebrations for this pivotal anniversary have taken many forms. The special photography exhibition “People among the splendid ruins of Athens from the 19th to the 20th century” is one of them. Housed at the …
Get an impression of he highlights of Santorini and get a feeling of how big is the island of Santorini really is in the amazing video below! Source: 《NPro+》Santorini from the sky in 4K－DJI Phantom 3 from NPro+ Aerial Production on Vimeo.
It is the most unusual yet the most significant memento a traveler can bring home from his holidays: a pet. The rise in the number of visitors that adopt a cat during their vacation in Greece has been noticed in the past couple of years. If you travel to the Greek islands you will definitely …
Did you know that you can learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization in the heart of Athens? Many visitors of the National Archeological Museum of Athens are surprised as they enter the halls of the Egyptian collection. Statues, figurines, vases, funerary caskets, jewelry and Fayum portraits cover different period of the Egyptian civilization. A wide …
1. A playful yawning kitten in front of the landmark church of Sifnos island + Did you know that the Aegean cat loves water? If you found this agile swimmer intriguing, read more about the unique Greek cat breed on our blog, the Aegean cat sources: amolife.com, playfulkitty.net, protothema.gr,
It is almost certain that during your visit on a Greek island you encountered a cat, either wandering in the whitewashed alleys or by fishermen’s nets at the local port. However, did you know that the Greek island cats belong to a rare indigenous breed? Well, the Aegean cat originates from the Cycladic islands and …
During your stay in Greece you will certainly have at least one encounter a Greek cat. Either a solo feline or a coloful colony of cats will catch the attention of your photographic lens in Athens, the Greek countryside or on an island. If you love cats, as I do, do not be afraid to …
Yet another airline expands its direct flights to Greece for the summer of 2016. Volotea introduced 3 Greek islands to its flight schedule, in particular Santorini, Mykonos and the islands of Corfu. The Spanish air-carrier will be flying to Greece from May 2016, connecting different Mediterranean destinations. According to Volotea’s announcement these include the following …
On April 25,2016 hoteliers from all over Greece gathered at Thessaloniki where the second Greek Hospitality Awards ceremony was held. A fairly new institution in the Greek travel industry, a result of an Ethos Media initiative, set out to award excellence in hospitality. Discover below the hotels that received the top prize in their respective …
Get an impression of he highlights of Santorini and get a feeling of how big is the island of Santorini really is in the amazing video below! Source: 《NPro+》Santorini from the sky in 4K－DJI Phantom 3 from NPro+ Aerial Production on Vimeo.
The following list is made of Greek islands each one of have a something special to offer to those who visit during Easter time. 1. Santorini – For spending Easter at the most spectacular scenery in the world. 2. Syros – For the most alternative Easter 3. Corfu – For a musical Easter 4. Patmos …
The mesmerizing Oia Sunset The Oia sunset at the Castle is the most famous place of sightseeing! It is said that the best sunset view of Santorini, Oia sunset can be seen from the Castle. Most of the visitors gather to the Castle area before the sunset preparing their cameras or embracing their beloved persons …
Do you find it hard to choose which Greek island to visit? Well, we totally understand you. With more than 6.000 islands scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas and six island complexes, there is much to discover even for those who have already visited Greece. The fact that only 227 of the Greek islands …
The Olympic Games is the most celebrated multi-sport event of our times. It was also the most important athletic competition of the ancient world. The ideal and values of Olympism still resonate with us; respect and excellence, friendship, peace and unity, not just amongst athletes but also the peoples of the world. Travel Zone designs …
Olympia is the cradle of the Olympic Games. Located on the Elis peninsula on the Western Peloponnese, In the antiquity, Olympia was a religious center with a famous sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Today not much of the once glorious town is left. However, the archeological site of ancient Olympia is one of the most interesting …
The 2016 Olympic Games to be held from August 5 to August 21, 2016 at the vibrant coastal city of Rio are expected to attract all of our attention this summer. A record number of 10,500 athletes of 26 nationalities will compete for 306 sets of medals in 28 different sports. The picture was quite …
The Olympic flame is alight! This important symbol of the Olympic Games represents peace, unity and friendship. Its origins date back to ancient Greece, when a fire was considered to be a divine element. Throughout the duration of the ancient Olympics a flame kept burning permanently at the altar of goddess Hestia, as well as …
In light of the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Rio, the celebrations have already started. The 2016 Olympic Torch Relay will bring the flame from Athens to Rio along with the Olympic message of peace, unity and friendship between all the peoples of the world. The flame was lit in Olympia, the birthplace of the …
A unique festival is held since every year on Rhodes island; the Medieval Rose Festival attracts each year hundredths of participants and even more visitors from all over the world. The festival organized by ‘Medieval Rose’ association takes place in the Medieval town of Rhodes and at other well – preserved castles, bastions and fortresses. …
“In times of change and uncertainty, we need the spirit of jazz more than ever before, to bring people – especially young women and men – together, to nurture freedom and dialogue, to create new bridges of respect and understanding, for greater tolerance and cooperation.” said Irina Bokova, director of UNESCO. On the occasion of …