Parnassos National Park

For those who love nature, an active vacation is exactly what they are looking for. Hiking and mountain biking on the beautiful trails, bird watching or skiing are only some of the activities which can be practiced within the protected areas which form the national parks. The National Parks are protected areas due to rare…

Paralia, Katerini & Olympic Beach

Talk to most of the Eastern European travelers who vacation in Greece and they will most likely tell you: “I stayed in Paralia Katerini”. Due to being very close to Bulgaria and Romania, the Olympian Riviera is pretty much invaded by tourists from these countries every single summer. Add the fact that the prices are…

Women and Packing light for Greece

Last summer I managed to pack only one backpack for two persons (me and my husband) for 5 days in a European capital. And yes, there were plenty of clothes for us. Considering the new fees for the luggage and the fact that it’s absolutely horrible to drag many suitcases all over the places, packing…

Getting married in Greece

Planning to get married this year? Then why not do that in Greece. Destination weddings are pretty much anything a future-to-be bride wants provided she likes to travel. The romantic Greek islands represent the perfect place to have your dream wedding and then spend your dream honeymoon. The easiest way to handle a destination wedding…

Paradise Beach Mykonos

The party atmosphere is at its best on Paradise Beach but don’t be surprised to see nudity, as well. Dubbed as one of the best beaches on the island of Mykonos, Paradise Beach has been popular among tourists since the days of the hippies. Location and how to get to Paradise Beach Paradise Beach stands…

Paros Beaches

As all Cyclades Islands, Paros has very nice beaches. Located close to Naxos, the island is the perfect location for those who like to soak in the sun but avoid the crowds in Santorini or Mykonos. Considered one of the most beautiful island of the Cyclades, Paros has lovely beaches – some crowded, some hidden…

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes, painting by Salvador Dali The Colossus of Rhodes lasted for only 56 years but it earned its place in the famous list of The Seven Wonders of the World. It wasn’t just a giant statue but most importantly a symbol of unity of people who inhabited Rhodes. The Colossus was a…

Easter Food in Greece

Easter is the most sacred holiday for the Greek Orthodox. Preparations for Easter come to climax during Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. There are many customs and foods associated with Easter; some are the same all over Greece, some are really localized. Tsoureki Tsoureki, the traditional Easter bread, is baked on Holy Thursday.…

Fourka

Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) was once the prime destination for Europeans but due to the problems of driving through the former Yugoslavia, the area’s popularity started to decline. However, because Fourka is located really close to Thessaloniki, it’s quite easy to fly to Thessaloniki and then take a bus to Fourka. Location Fourka is located at 105…