Thessaloniki: the capital of Greek food!

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, located in the North part of the country. For more than 2.300 years it has been a histoic crossroad between the West and the East, a “co-reigning” city during the Byzantine Empire and a “co-capital” in the modern Greek state. Thessaloniki keeps you for an abundance of …

7 great Archaeological Tours Near Athens!

At this time of year the Archaeological Sites of Greece are at their best, combined with the pleasant weather and are ideal for a day tour if you are staying in Athens. They are great tour destinations weather you are travelling alone or with family. Tegea : A renovated site of historical interest3 A couple …

Egyptian history…in Athens!

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 …

The Aegean cat

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 …

Volotea: New flights to Santorini, Mykonos & Corfu

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 …

The 8 Greek Islands to visit on Easter

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 …