Halloween in Greece
Sunday October 29, 2006
No, Halloween in Greece is not one of the big holidays, but it is slowly catching on as yet another excuse to throw a party, something Greece is always ... Read More
Corfu Children's Deaths May Be Hotel's Fault
Saturday October 28, 2006
Toxicology reports on the bodies of two young children found dead at the Louis Corcyra hotel on the Greek island of Corfu show that they died of carbon monoxide poisoning ... Read More
Daylight Savings Time Ends in Greece
Saturday October 28, 2006
At 4am on Saturday, October 28th 2006, daylight savings time in Greece ends for this year. All clocks will be turned back an hour to read 3am. Traveling to, ... Read More
Mysterious Deaths on Corfu
Friday October 27, 2006
Two young British children are dead and their parents in serious condition after the four of them were discovered in their hotel room at the Louis Corcyra Hotel on the ... Read More
Ouzo: It's All Greek to Me - and to EU
Wednesday October 25, 2006
Ouzo, that potent anise-flavored brew that turns cloudy with water, and which turns the drinker a bit cloudy as well, has been declared officially Greek by the European Union.
Like feta ... Read More
Tremors in Carpathos
Wednesday October 25, 2006
An 4.8 earthquake shook up the island of Carpathos (also spelled Karpathos) on Wednesday, but no serious damage or injuries were reported. Earthquakes are common in Greece; here's why
Who Put the "Boo" in Boutari?
Monday October 23, 2006
Boutari, Greece's largest wine producer, may have gotten more spirits than they bargained for when they bought an allegedly haunted vineyard on the island of Crete.
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How to Get Rid of Greek Tourists
Saturday October 21, 2006
... at least from your photos of Greece. Snapmania, an online photo management service, is offering a "Tourist Removal Option" which can compare and combine several tourist-infested shots of ... Read More
The Joys of Collapsing While Traveling
Wednesday October 18, 2006
... and, more importantly, the joys of un-collapsing. On my most recent travels in Greece, I realized I've been holding out on a great secret - the power of ... Read More
Wild Weather Strikes Greece
Wednesday October 18, 2006
While October in Greece usually offers pleasant temperatures and clear days, this week has been a wild one for Greece. Strong storms have swept away cars, damaged buildings, and may ... Read More
Hotels in Athens
Monday October 16, 2006
The hotel scene in Athens is offering more choices than ever before, but this dizzying array can make it hard to choose. Here are some recent reviews:
Athens Airport Sofitel Hotel ... Read More
Greek Elections Today
Sunday October 15, 2006
This Sunday, October 15th, all of the registered voters in Greece will be making their way to the polls. In the land where democracy began, casting a ballot is compulsory. ... Read More
Greece in Winter
Monday October 9, 2006
We're now solidly in fall - meaning its time to plan your upcoming winter travels in Greece. It's definitely a different experience but one which offers a unique perspective on ... Read More
Buying and Building in Greece
Sunday October 8, 2006
Watch out - travel to Greece too much and you may be tempted to take the next step - buying or building a home in Greece. Here's one option. ... Read More
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Closure Update
Saturday October 7, 2006
.The planned closure of the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on the island of Crete this month has created such a maelstrom of protest that the powers that be have now ... Read More
My Big Fat Greek Ruins
Tuesday October 3, 2006
Fans of Nia Vardalos' hit comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding" can rejoice. She's started work on a new movie, "My Life in Ruins", in which she stars as ... Read More