My Olympic Competition
Monday December 29, 2003
After years of intensive physical training - using my fingers to type - I have finally made my first step toward competing in the Olympics. Okay, so it's not exactly ... Read More
Headlines from Greece
Friday December 26, 2003
Keep up on what's happening in Greece with this handy list of online news sources, including official Olympics 2004 updates and photos.
A White Christmas in Greece
Wednesday December 24, 2003
It's Christmas in Greece - and it's a white one, at least in the mountains. While even Athens had a rare white Christmas in 2002, as Matt Barrett's photos show, ... Read More
Greek Folk Arts
Saturday December 20, 2003
The craftsmen's traditions of Greece are rich and varied. Don't limit your souvenirs to what's hanging on the rack at the airport - as a matter of fact, you may ... Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy Carnivale
Wednesday December 17, 2003
Each year, Greece is presenting a richer "Mardi Gras" with many towns reviving old -and sometimes even ancient- customs and observances.
With this year's very early Carnival season, potential revelers ... Read More
Weathering the Storm(s)
Sunday December 14, 2003
Greece in January can be a challenge weather-wise - and this month is a wet and wild one. But for most visitors, it's the weather in spring, summer and fall ... Read More
Time to Choose a Greek Islands Cruise
Sunday December 14, 2003
If you're cruising in Greek waters this spring, chances are you are just about to book that idyll and perhaps squeeze in under the deadline for early booking discounts. Before ... Read More
Travel News Update
Thursday December 11, 2003
Once again, workers are going on strike against the travel industry - this week, it's an additional action by Olympic Airways/Airlines employees. The impact on flights is not clear; it's ... Read More
Happy St. Nikolaos Day!
Saturday December 6, 2003
...and welcome to the "official" Greek Christmas season, which for most runs straight on through until Epiphany on January 6th. While much more of the season is spent in religious ... Read More
Beachhopping in Greece
Monday December 1, 2003
It's December - and time to go to the beach, at least virtually. Stop by and get a glimpse of Grecian sand, sea-smoothed pebbles, and sunshine. Seeking bare beaches? Some ... Read More
Museum Swapping
Monday December 1, 2003
With the flagship National Archaeological Museum in Athens closed for pre-Olympic renovations, lots of travelers to Greece are discovering a time gap in their sightseeing plans. Here's some cultural compensation ... Read More