This fall, the Athens Marathon takes place on November 6th. And you can be a part of it. Apostolos Greek Tours, the official tour agency for the event has a ... Read More

Before you pack your suitcase, you might want to check what foods you can legally bring from Greece into the United States. The good news: it's probably more than you ... Read More

It's usually easy enough to figure out hotel and flight costs - but the everyday expenses can make or break your travel budget in Greece. Here's what to expect for ... Read More

The "General Confederation of Workers" union has called for a 24-hour general strike in Greece for Tuesday, July 26th. If the strike goes off as its organizers intend, almost all ... Read More

The Greek island of Lesvos or Lesbos is often overlooked by the average traveler, but this big island is popular with Greeks and others who want to experience a real ... Read More

Want to get the most out of a short stay in Athens? Try the new, cheap, easy "Bus 400" a hop-on, hop-off way to visit most of the ... Read More

In the city of Athens, the new electric tram is offering easier access to some of the major local beaches. Once out of downtown, the routes cling to the coast ... Read More

Traveling in Greece right now? The temperatures are sweltering, especially on the mainland and in Athens, where the mercury (hm, we're in Greece, so should that be "Hermes"?) is hitting ... Read More

Olympic athletes spend years preparing for their Games - so I think it is only fair to remind all potential participants (and, as of this moment, that includes you!) to ... Read More

Take a look at this 9-day hiking-happy trip through the Greek islands with adventure outfitters REI.

Want to see the full photo and text version of a real Greek newspaper - in English! -online? PressDisplay offers both the Greek and English versions of Kathimerini, published in ... Read More

As you all know, I'm a great advocate of learning at least the Greek alphabet and a few friendly phrases to help ease your travels in Greece. Howard Tomb advocates ... Read More

I've never been a great fan of yogurt - but that all changed in Greece. Maybe it was the creamy whiteness glowing in the Greek light, or the golden ... Read More

If so, many airlines are offering changes or rerouting in the aftermath of the London attacks. About.com's Air Travel guide has a roundup of airline information.

Stop by the new Greece for Visitors Forum and connect with other savvy travelers, intrepid first-timers, and many friendly Greeks. You can try it out here as a guest to ... Read More

There's one more reason Greek ferries may not run on time - disoriented dolphins. One of the marine mammals became trapped in part of Piraeus harbor, prompting concerned harbor officials ... Read More

I love Greek maps. Whenever I can, I get two copies of the best maps of Greece - one to accidentally rip, repeatedly fold wrong, and write on while traveling, ... Read More

The US Ambassador to Greece, Charles Ries, informed the Greek government that the US Federal Aviation Adminstration (FAA) security rating for Athens International Airport has been upgraded to the top ... Read More

The organizers of the summertime Hellenic Festival, which includes events at the Herod Atticus Theater, the Lycabettus Theater, and the ancient theater at Epidaurus, have added a great interactive calendar ... Read More

Who will own the Olympic Airlines plane you fly into Athens? That question is still undecided. While Olympic competitor Aegean Airlines was an early frontrunner in the bidding war, then ... Read More

July is a busy month in Greece, filled with festivals and fun. While the best-known destinations are not for anyone who is claustrophobic in crowds, there are still some great ... Read More