Things to Know About Athens, GreeceRichard Monk
Planning a trip to Greece can be very exciting. This country offers a wonderful mix of ancient, historical sites, breathtaking scenery, and of course, those amazing Greek islands. While you are in the planning phase, there are some things you should know before you go. Here are our Greece ...
Athens, the capital of Greece, is located in the southern area of the Attica region,close to the Aegean Sea. The internationalairport is only 35 km from the citycenter, and it can take 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach town, depending on the traffic and the preferred means of transport. S...
While Athens isn’t quite as cheap as it was 20 years ago (Greece switched from Drachmas to Euros in 2002), prices for everyday necessities are still much lower than in the U.S.—about 50% cheaper than in Los Angeles, for example. Living in Athens, the biggest savings are noticeable ...
Most people don’t believe me when I tell them that – even after 15 years living here – I still haven’t seen everything that Crete has to offer. Stretching some 300 kms from Chania’s Venetian harbour in the west to Sitia’s rarely visited UNESCO Geopark in the east, Greece’s ...
Backpacking in Athens, Greece; 5 Things to See in Athens With all the chat about Greek’s financial woes, you’d almost expect Athens to be a city full of destitute people and burnt out buildings. And whilst sadly there are certainly an increased number of homeless, a lot of empty shops...
With over 35,000,000 olive trees cultivated on the island, Cretans consume the largest quantity of olive oil in the world. About 35 liters per person per year. To have a better idea, compare that amount to the 17 liters consumed in the rest of Greece, and the 1.2 liters used in ...
Even visiting Greece mid-winter can be nice, so long as you pack appropriately. I’d love to return to Athens in January or February to have the Acropolis to myself while still getting a healthy dose of Greek sunshine. With all that being said, I’ve visited Greece in the middle of ...
Coming here takes you back in time to the old Greece, and even though the town is less developed, it’s a hidden treasure. One of the unique things about Loutro is that it’s not accessible by land, and for you to get here, you must use a boat. ...
About the Island of Naxos Greece Unlike most in the Cycladic archipelago, the island of Naxos has a source of fresh water and fertile soil, so everything is organically grown and served on your plate. Naxians believe that life is meant to be lived to the fullest in the simplest of ways...