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deTraci's Greece Travel Blog August 2007 Archive

By deTraci Regula, About.com Guide to Greece Travel

Charities for Greek Fire Victims

Friday August 31, 2007
Odyssey Magazine, an English-language magazine covering Greece, Greeks, and Greek-Americans, has assembled a list of charities assisting with the aftermath of the fires in Greece. International Orthodox Christian Charities The Plant Your ... Read More

Greek Cultural Events Cancelled Due to Fires

Friday August 31, 2007
Planning to attend a cultural event in Greece in the next week or two? Check directly with the organizers - some events are being cancelled out of respect for the ... Read More

Fires Subside in Greece; Travel Still Impacted

Wednesday August 29, 2007
With international help, Greece seems to be winning the battle against the raging fires that have cost more than 60 lives. But if you're traveling in Greece now, be aware ... Read More

Can Marble Burn?

Tuesday August 28, 2007
The fires in Greece this past week threatened the ancient site of Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games. Some have been surprised that there was such concern over old ... Read More

Dancing on Delos

Monday August 27, 2007
I'm fighting hard to keep from saying what a "delicious" idea this is - two dance performances with a visiting orchestra, the Filarmonica della Scala, taking place at sunset on ... Read More

Deadly Fires Sweep Greece

Saturday August 25, 2007
2007 is shaping up to be an all-too-memorable summer as raging wildfires have repeatedly scorched Greece. This latest spate of wildfires in the Peloponnese has cost at least 44 ... Read More

Music Clubs in Athens

Saturday August 25, 2007
Athens has a vibrant music club scene, and it's well worth checking out. You can find almost any type of music, but you're in Greece - try to include at ... Read More

Aigina 2nd Annual International Music Festival

Thursday August 23, 2007
Aigina, also spelled Aegina, Egine, Egina - well, you get the idea - is now hosting a summer music festival. Held at Avra Beach, the first event features a piano ... Read More

Greek Elections in September Expected to Impact Travel

Thursday August 23, 2007
Usually, September is a great month to visit Greece, with lower prices on flights and hotels and lighter crowds. But September 2007 may be the exception, at least around the ... Read More

No Stones at this Prehistoric Museum

Sunday August 19, 2007
With the archaeological site of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini largely closed to tourists, visitors to the island can be at a loss. But for me, the Museum ... Read More

On this Day in Greece - August 14th

Sunday August 12, 2007
On August 14th, 2005, 121 people died in the crash of a Helios Airways airplane outside of Athens, Greece A technical problem on the Boeing 737-300 deprived the plane of ... Read More

Take a Look at Greece

Thursday August 9, 2007
Take a virtual visit to Greece right now with these trip-inspiring photos of Greece and the Greek islands.Samaria Gorge Photo GalleryCorinth and Environs Athens at Night The Acropolis and Parthenon And if ... Read More

On this Day in Greece - August 8th

Wednesday August 8, 2007
A major earthquake struck the island of Crete on this date back in 1303. It generated a tsunami in the Mediterranean and was widely chronicled at the time. Summer seems to ... Read More

Neglected Temple Site to Be Preserved

Monday August 6, 2007
The remarkably well-preserved Temple of Isis at Brexiza, near Nea Makri will be preserved after all, eKathimerini reports. Originally slated to be a centerpiece of new archeological finds to open ... Read More

Traveling in Greece in August

Wednesday August 1, 2007
Prepare for the heat in August as this summer seems to be a hot one. But August in Greece is hot in more than just temperature - the tourist season ... Read More
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