Greece Dispatches Aid to Southeast Asia
Thursday December 30, 2004
Greece has acted quickly to send aid to Southeast Asia after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit on Sunday. Members of Greece's EMAK emergency rescue crews are being dispatched ... Read More
Give Yourself Away in Greece
Tuesday December 28, 2004
There's another season in Greece of interest to travelers - volunteer season. From about October to February, many Greek charitable organizations are seeking applications to fill their spring and summer ... Read More
Smashing Plates in Greece
Sunday December 26, 2004
It's the holidays, meaning makeshift tables put up in the living room and lots of holiday visitors in cramped spaces. I've already made one dramatic leap to rescue a couple ... Read More
A Winter Treat
Saturday December 25, 2004
Going to Greece in the off season? One intrepid reader wants to swim all year round - and had a hot idea that might just be worth a try.
Is March Too Early for Santorini?
Tuesday December 21, 2004
Greece for Visitors Bulletin Board regulars jump in to answer this question. And the consensus is ....
Just can't wait?
Monday December 20, 2004
If you're anticipating the holidays and just can't wait to open your presents, but know you have to hold off for a few more days, here is a selection of ... Read More
"Hit the Streets - Join the Party!"
Wednesday December 15, 2004
Athens' mayor Dora Bakoyanni welcomes everyone in Athens to an ambitious holiday extravaganza held throughout the city, reminiscent of the massive public arts programs during the Athens 2004 ... Read More
Commuter Bus Hijacking in Athens Ends Peacefully
Wednesday December 15, 2004
A commuter bus hijacking ends peacefully with the release of all hostages and the surrender of the perpetrators. CNN.com and The Athens News Agency have updates.
Spend the Holidays in Greece
Tuesday December 14, 2004
It's not too late to give yourself the gift of Greece this holiday season. Many US travelers assume that European organized trips shut down for the winter, but nothing could ... Read More
Be Aware and Send Gifts to Greece
Sunday December 12, 2004
Need to remember a special someone in Greece this holiday (or any) season? Check out these companies sending gifts to Greece, some with same or next-day service. While most of ... Read More
Planning A Greek Trip for 2005
Wednesday December 8, 2004
Take a break from the other kind of holiday planning and pop on over to the Greece for Visitors Forum to connect up with other travelers planning their Greek idylls ... Read More
Happy St. Nikolaos Day
Sunday December 5, 2004
In Greece, December 6th, St. Nikolaos Day, is the primary gift-giving holiday in December, in memory of this Greek saint who provided dowries to poor women among many other good ... Read More
Greece in December
Wednesday December 1, 2004
Spend the holidays in Greece - they get an early start with St. Nicholas' day on December 6th, and then the festivities continue through Epiphany on January 6th.
While Greek ... Read More