It's Good Friday here in Heraklion and the streets are a little quiet. Most of the shops are closed, but almost all of the tourist stands are open - there ... Read More

"It's very traditional", master ceramacist Vassilis Politakis assured me, with that seemingly pleasant look which I often see on the faces of Greeks as they prepare to share a ... Read More

I'm sitting here in an internet cafe in the bustling pre-Easter crowds of downtown Heraklion. It's another clear, beautiful day with near-summer temperatures with a light breeze and a holiday ... Read More

Want to know how to say "Happy Easter" in Greek? "Kalo Pascha" will do, but here are some other seasonal greetings. By the way, it isn't too late to send someone ... Read More

The Athens Metro has made getting into, around, and out of Athens much easier and cheaper than ever before. Now that it reaches to the airport at Spata, travelers ... Read More

Looking for a great deal on fall cruises and tours? If you act now, you may be able to locate a great price by following the Early Booking Schedule. Most ... Read More

Greece has abundant natural wildlife - but like most places, many species are threatened or endangered. But in the case of Greek sea turtles, just an average tourist can have ... Read More

Aegean Airlines is offering terrific prices on flights to Cyprus, starting at just 39 Euro or about US 52. If you've wanted to add Cyprus to your Greek travels, but ... Read More

If the only pending Olympic Airlines sale you're concerned about involves ticket sales, check out these special offers from Olympic Airlines for flights within Europe and to and from the ... Read More

The Greek government announced today that there are five official bids in for the purchase of a controlling interest in Olympic Airlines, the beleaguered official Greek airline. The potential purchasers ... Read More

Low on money in Greece? Get the lowdown on ATMs in Greece and how to use them while traveling in Greece. Do you have any money in Greece? Check the currency ... Read More

Need some Greek travel inspiration? Stop by and read Ivan van Driessche's Day 38 journal of his 50-day circumambulation of Crete to benefit the plight of abandoned animals.

Want free, large-format maps of Greece? While these may not be as convenient as folding maps, these downloadable maps from the Greek National Tourist Organization will get you where you ... Read More

Forbes Magazine has compiled a list of the top ten nude beaches worldwide - and the classic nude beach Paradise on Mykonos made the list, along with a couple ... Read More

Hungry or thirsty while in Greece? You'll be paying a bit more for quenching it. Business Week reports that the Greek government has just raised taxes on food, drink, and ... Read More

Spring in Greece is beautiful in all ways - fantastic wildflowers, light crowds, and lower prices. This year the Easter celebrations start at the end of April, with Good Friday ... Read More