News You Can Use?
Friday October 31, 2003
There's always something unusual, fun, or fascinating happening in Greece - and to help keep track of it I've put together an easy-to-use page of the best on-line newspapers and ... Read More
Weird Greece
Friday October 31, 2003
Halloween is not exactly a big holiday in Greece - but that's not to say that Greece doesn't have its fair share of vampires, monsters, ghosts, and recent claims of ... Read More
Use a cell, see a cell?
Tuesday October 28, 2003
Greece is cracking down on drivers using cell phones while driving, levying fines right and left. If you're planning on driving in Greece during your trip, you might want to ... Read More
NO, It's not OK
Sunday October 26, 2003
This week, on Tuesday, October 28th, all of Greece pauses to commemorate Ochi Day when, in 1940, Metaxa gave an unexpected one-word answer to Axis forces wanting free passage ... Read More
False Teeth and True Fishermen
Sunday October 26, 2003
A British tourist was united with his false teeth, two weeks after losing them while swimming. The dentures were recovered by Greek fishermen who brought them up in a net ... Read More
Surf's Up
Thursday October 23, 2003
As your Greece for Visitors Guide, I try to stay up on everything that's happening in Greece - but I admit this one caught me by surprise. Surfing in ... Read More
Here We Don't Go Again
Tuesday October 21, 2003
Traveling in Athens this week? Don't look for a taxi - there won't be one, as taxi drivers launch their third two-day strike protesting new regulations and seeking the right ... Read More
Greece Gets a Grip
Monday October 20, 2003
... on golf. Economy Minister Nikos Christodoulakis helped to officially launch the new Crete Golf Club at Chersonissos yesterday. Golf in Greece is still in its infancy, but that ... Read More
Hotel El Greco
Saturday October 18, 2003
Flying into Crete? Late flights can encourage travelers to spend a night in Heraklion, and the Hotel El Greco is a reasonably priced, problem-free place to stay with a great ... Read More
Greece in October
Sunday October 12, 2003
I just got back from Greece, leaving great weather, increasingly warm temperatures in the high 80s, and all that terrific food. So when I say that Greece in October is ... Read More
Knossos Closing
Friday October 10, 2003
Knossos will be closing in late October to allow time for pre-Olympic renovations. Can't make it to Knossos during your trip? Try substituting Phaistos, the lesser-known but equally enchanting ... Read More
Internet Season
Sunday October 5, 2003
Counting on accessing your email in Greece? You may be surprised to learn that there is an "Internet Season" - some internet cafes, although open all year, may shut ... Read More