Getting from Athens to Ios (and return)

Ios is part of the Cyclades and has been emerging as one of the most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations in Greece. It also rivals Mykonos when it comes to the partying scene. Ios is not served by an airport , so the only option if you want to travel without any stopover from Athens…

Getting from Athens to Delphi (and return)

Visiting Delphi is one of the popular day trips from Athens . In ancient times Delphi was considered the center of the world, where the heaven and earth met. The sanctuary at Delphi is dedicated to the God Apollo and is one of the most popular tourist destinations on mainland Greece. Quick Summary Delphi is…

[VIDEO] How to cook Moussaka

Moussaka is considered the National Food of Greece. It is an eggplant dish cooked in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East; in each country you will find different ways to cook it. The ingredients for the traditional moussaka: eggplants, sliced ground beef or lamb tomatoes, cubed onions, chopped olive oil garlic bay…

Places to eat in Thessaloniki

Even if you are not a foodie, when in Greece it’s impossible not to be tempted to taste the Greek cuisine . Suitable for many dietary needs, it will make you understand the Greek culture even better. But when it comes to choosing a place to eat, things get complicated. In any large city, such…

7 Days Itinerary: Tasting the Wines of Greece

Wine has been part of the Greek lifestyle for over 4,000 years. There are seven wine making regions in the country, which produce over 300 indigenous varieties. Fall is definitely the best time to plan to visit these parts of Greece as you may get the chance to see the entire wine picking and wine…

Places to Eat in Athens

Rating the places to eat in any city is a challenge. We all have different tastes and there are few places which appeal to everyone. While most of the travelers who visit Athens appreciate the Greek cuisine and look for restaurants serving traditional food, others might want to experience other cuisines as well. Here is…

What to Eat in Greece

Even those who do not travel for the purpose of tasting the local food, will find the Greek cuisine interesting and quite healthy. The staples of the Greek cuisine include: olives, olive oil, feta cheese , fish, lamb and yogurt. The Greek cuisine is very diverse and although there are many common characteristics among the…

Discount Cards in Athens

Those who travel quite a bit in Europe are used to the discount cards (or passes) available within a city, which combine the public transport with free entrance or discount at major sites. In Athens , there is no such thing as Athens Pass. So you cannot get a combined pass to save both on…

Day trips from Santorini

With so many free things to do in Santorini , who would want to plan a day trip away from the island? I surely would and there are plenty more tourists who think like me. No matter how beautiful a place is or how many things you can do there, you’ll want to explore the…

Hotels near the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Located a short walk from the White Tower , the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is where you can see a lot of interesting artifacts dating from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Staying close to the museum also means you have quick access to the promenade area, to the city center and to the…

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