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…

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,”…

Traditional Christmas in Greece

For years, Easter has been considered the best time to visit Greece for those wanting to experience Orthodox Christian traditions. Lately, though, Christmas has been gaining serious ground as a Greek travel season in its own right. City streets fill with lights, squares host concerts and festive markets, and even the shopping takes on a…