Climbing in Greece: 6 Top Destinations for Your Bucket List

Guest post by Octavia Drughi of TwoDirtbags Oh, the eternal and fascinating Greece…Throughout millennia, it’s attracted poets, philosophers, and artists of every kind. More recently, it’s drawn climbers from around the world. Beyond the splendid beaches and mouthwatering cuisine, Greece has plenty to offer adventure seekers. For climbers in particular, it’s become a top-of-the-list destination…

Most Romantic Hotels in Crete

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is best known as the home of the legendary Minotaur, but it’s also one of the best places in Greece for a romantic getaway. Santorini and Mykonos get most of the attention, yet Crete offers what couples often want from a honeymoon or anniversary trip: space, privacy, and…

New Year’s in Greece (Protohronia)

New Year’s has been celebrated in Greece since ancient times, and many of the customs still practiced today carry threads back to antiquity. They’ve been adapted, Christianized, and softened over the centuries, but recognizably rooted in old beliefs about luck, renewal, and fortune. In Greek, New Year’s is called Protohronia, literally “first of the year,”…