From Greece to Egypt
Wednesday March 30, 2005
Scheduled ferries between Greece and Egypt come and go - but this "secret" route has reliably carried savvy travelers for years.
Visit Both Sides of the Libyan Sea
Tuesday March 29, 2005
With travel to Libya opening up for Americans, it's now possible to visit both sides of the Libyan sea - the one washing the beaches on the southern coast of ... Read More
Independence Day in Greece
Friday March 25, 2005
March 25th marks a dual holiday for Greece - Independence Day and the Feast of the Annunciation. Travelers can count on parades and religious pageantry - but most archaeological ... Read More
Tilos, Island of the Elephants
Wednesday March 23, 2005
Greece is not generally known for its elephants, but the Greek island of Tilos is hoping to boost its tourism with the help of its own ancient elephants. The remains ... Read More
Early Booking Discounts
Saturday March 19, 2005
Planning ahead for your trip to Greece? Good for you - though Greece is a great destination for the procrastinating, last-minute traveler as well. The good news is that both ... Read More
Reader Question: What's up with Greek Easter?
Thursday March 17, 2005
Dear Guide:
How is Greek Orthodox Easter calculated? Thanks!
Both Western and Greek Orthodox Easter follow about the same pattern, but the big difference is that the Greek Orthodox church uses the ... Read More
Mapping Out A Trip to Greece
Wednesday March 16, 2005
I'm at one of my favorite moments in travel - breaking out my maps of Greece to fine-tune my journeys. Usually, I enjoy buying new maps ahead of time or ... Read More
Gourmet Dining in Athens
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Have a craving for something a bit more complicated than souvlaki during your time in Athens? Surrounded by some of the best produce and seafood in the world, Athens' restaurants ... Read More
Pack it all in for Greece
Thursday March 10, 2005
Wondering what to pack for your trip to Greece? The easy answer is - not much. Ten days in Greece should be a one-bag trip for all but the most ... Read More
Rockwave Festival 2005
Thursday March 10, 2005
The organizers of Greece's legendary Rockwave Festival have just released the first official information on Rockwave 2005. Rockwave is Greece's biggest music festival, and one of the largest in Europe, ... Read More
A Different Kind of "Games"
Tuesday March 8, 2005
The picturesque town of Delphi is one of the can't-miss destinations in Greece. It boasts a beautiful natural setting on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, a lively ski season, ... Read More
More on March
Sunday March 6, 2005
"Is March too early?" asked a Greece for Visitors Forum reader - and here's one of the replies: "Have a ball and BOOK IT!!!" - tzeko
Have a Happy Ploiaphesia
Saturday March 5, 2005
What - your calendar has a blank box for March 5th? You may want to consider writing in this ancient observance honoring the Greek version of the Egyptian goddess ... Read More
Greece in March
Wednesday March 2, 2005
Some people think March is too early to visit Greece - but remember, the Greeks live there all year round and enjoy every moment of it. This year, Carnival is ... Read More
Marching Forth on March First
Tuesday March 1, 2005
Today's the big day for Ivan van Driessche as he embarks on a 50-Day Circumambulation of Crete, raising both money and awareness for the plight of abandoned and injured animals ... Read More