Folegandros, the well-preserved Cycladic island

Folegandros is one of the most traditional Cycladic islands. On Folegandros you will not see any neon signs, plastic chairs or crowds of tourists, instead most stores, restaurant and café signs are hand painted on wooden signs which preserve the traditional Cycladic look. Even over the recent years where tourism has started in Folegandros, the newer …

How to explore Folegandros island

If you find yourself on Folegandros you will be amazed by the amount of options you will have to explore the island as well as its surroundings! There are local boats that operate from Folegandros, throughout the year, to Santorini, Anafi, Thirassia, Ios, Sikinos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, Kythnos and Kea, giving you the option to …

Athens: 10 restaurants that will make you feel you’re on an island

The ultimate culinary appointment this summer takes places next to the sea under starry night. Through the coastline of Attica you will find magnificent seaside restaurants that will make you forget you are dining in Athens, rather will make you feel that you are at one of the amazing Islands of the Aegean. The wide …

Philippi becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

The archaeological site of Philippi situated in northern Greece has now been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is the most important archaeological site of eastern Macedonia, with characteristic monuments of the Hellenistic, Roman and Early Christian periods. The history of the site of Philippi begins in 360/359 B.C. when the colonists from …

The gourmet restaurants of Mykonos

You should not miss dining at these restaurants of Mykonos Mykonos island is famous, among others, for its exquisite choices when it comes to fine dining, that will please even the most demanding pallets. The tables set at Mykonos are trendsetters influenced by the eternal Aegean blue and the fusion of kitchens from all around …

The top Wineries of the Aegean

Family vineyards, tradition, innovation and above all love for the area and for fine wine. Among the beast wineries of the Aegean, the scent of grapes is blended with the marine aura and all one can do is indulge in the experience. Manalis Winery, Sikinos Found on the North West side of the island, about 2,5 …

Summer at the Peloponnese: must experiences

The Peloponnese is a destination that will please anyone whether it is in winter or summer. This land is very big and can accommodate everyone, those after the latest rends, resort lovers and boutique hotels, campers and foodies, couples and families. These are only some of the reasons why travelling around the Peloponnese in the …

Lake Vouliagmeni: A Miracle of Nature in Athens

Vouliagmeni Lake is truly a miracle of nature and is located just 25km from the center of Athens, one of the most beautiful places that you will discover in this city. The environment is very calm and appealing with a well maintained infrastructure. The magnificent landscape attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a …

The story behind the Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island. The canal was mooted in classical times and an abortive effort was made to build …

Tips for Athens Part 2: Frequent Visitor

This article is for those of you who have already visited Athens and are planning to once more in order to get to see the city’s underbelly and experience as natives do! After the Parthenon Wandering through Plaka, you will be amazed by the Corinthian columns of Hadrian’s Library which surveves intact before seeking the …