Porto Hydra: Greece’s Majestic Little Venice
A general view of Porto Hydra. Credit: portohydravillage.gr/ Porto Hydra Village, located in the Peloponnese, is a majestic place, a hidden...
The Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics of Zeugma
The ancient Greek mosaic of Achilles at Skyros in Zeugma.Credit: Public Domain The ancient Greek mosaics of Zeugma in Turkey are true arch...
Private Boat Fireworks Cause Wildfire on Greece’s Hydra
Wildfires have broken out sooner than expected in Greece . Private boat fireworks resulted in a wildfire on Hydra, a Greek island. Credit: F...
Athens Among Top Spots for US Independence Day Celebrations
Athens is among the top 10 destinations for US travelers to spend Independence Day weekend. Credit: Creativity Timothy K Hamilton. CC BY 2.0...
11th Day of No Trace of Missing American in Greece
59-year-old Eric Albert Calibet, the missing American on the island of Amorgos in Greece . It is the 11th day of no trace of the American. C...
Barcelona Announces Future Ban on Short-Term Rentals
The city of Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia in Spain and is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. Credit: Dronepicr Wikimedia Comm...
Halkidiki: The Top Ten Best Beaches on Greece’s Spectacular Peninsula
Credit: Nicolas Hadjidimitriou – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) is a stunningly beautiful peninsula which is part of the ...
The Cretan War of 1645 Began on This Day
The Cretan War (Siege of Candia) began on this day, June 23rd, in 1645. Credit: Nicolaes Visscher, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain The Cr...
Cyprus’ Ghost Town of Varosha Open to Visitors Despite Outcry
Cyprus’ ghost town of Varosha is open to visitors despite the outcry. Abandoned hotels near the coast in Varosha. Credit: Andrew Avraam The...
Large Wildfire Breaks Out on Andros Island in Greece
Wildfires rage across Greece against a backdrop of soaring temperatures in the country. Most recently, a large wildfire broke out on the is...
Inside the Magnificent Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete
The Minoan palace at Knossos. Credit: Greek Reporter The Palace of Knossos, located about five kilometers (three miles) south of Heraklion ...
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