The Passing of Archbishop Christodoulos
Monday January 28, 2008
Ailing Greek Orthodox Archbishop Christodoulos succumbed to cancer today at his home in Greece. He was 69. His determined fight against the disease led the often-controversial Archbishop to seek ... Read More
Year-Round Tours of Greece
Monday January 28, 2008
It's still winter, so all the tours have stopped running in Greece. Right?
Wrong. Contrary to popular belief, you can always book a tour to Greece, and for most of ... Read More
Planning Early? Try For A Discount
Saturday January 26, 2008
If you're planning to travel with an organized group tour or cruise in Greece this year, it may be worth your time to book early. Many companies offer an ... Read More
Athens Olympic Games Opening Ceremony - A Look Back
Thursday January 24, 2008
I just discovered this short version of the Athens Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on the new website put up by the creator, Dimitris Papaioannou. While I know the opening ceremony ... Read More
Museum of Cycladic Art Reopens Ancient Greek Art Collection
Wednesday January 23, 2008
This month, the Museum of Cycladic Art, sometimes known as the Goulandris Museum after its founders, is reopening its extensive 350-item collection of ancient Greek art. The Museum, which some ... Read More
How to Find and View the Athens' Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Video
Wednesday January 23, 2008
Having trouble finding or viewing the Opening Ceremony video?
Dimitris Papaioannou is a consummate artist, and he has designed a fascinating website, but it may not be obvious at first what ... Read More
An Olympic Event in Greece
Sunday January 20, 2008
No, you're not in a time warp. This is indeed 2008, and the Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. But every Olympics begins in Greece, with the ceremonial lighting ... Read More
Athens Metro Airport Line Partially Closes in February
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Planning on hopping onto the Athens Metro from its convenient station at the Athens International Airport? You'll be fine if central and downtown Athens is your destination, but if you're ... Read More
New Acropolis Museum Partly Open
Thursday January 10, 2008
The New Acropolis Museum in Athens is open for free for limited hours from now through the end of March. Between 10am and noon, visitors can see the new space ... Read More
Traveling by Greek Ferry in the Off Season - Fun or Foolish?
Sunday January 6, 2008
It's cheap, it's social, it's fun to island-hop by Greek ferry during the summer. But what about Greek ferries in the off-season? Are you brave enough to give it ... Read More
Hits and Misses in Greek Travel - 2007
Saturday January 5, 2008
2007 was a generally upbeat year in travel in Greece - except possibly for the parts that seem to be replays of 2006, Or 2005...