In the Footsteps of the Greek Gods and Goddesses
Thursday May 29, 2008
In Greece, you can't escape the long tradtiions of myth. Every other mountaintop was sacred to Zeus, and every spring had its assortment of nymphs and naiads. Even today, locals ... Read More
Greece Nabs Third in Eurovision Contest
Monday May 26, 2008
Hoping for a repeat of Helena Paparizou's win in 2005, Greek Kalomira took third place with "Secret Combination", a song that reminded some viewers of Helena's "My Number One".
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Not Just Shopping in these Greek Boutiques
Friday May 23, 2008
The latest buzz word in Greek hotels is the term "boutique" which is being added to all sorts of hotel descriptions. But just what is a Greek boutique hotel?
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Athens Airport Hotels
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Need a quick overnight near the Athens International Airport? These hotels can help you find a place to rest your head. But, if all else fails, Athens International Airport was ... Read More
Into Egypt? Go to Athens
Thursday May 15, 2008
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens has expanded and reopened its Egyptian art display to include more of the 6,000 objects possessed by the Museum. While most visitors concentrate on ... Read More
Rough Week in Greece
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Traveling in Greece this week? You're facing some special challenges as unions choose this period to go on strike, hoping to pressure the government to meet their demands before the ... Read More
What NOT to Pack for Greece
Sunday May 11, 2008
There's no shortage of packing tips for Greece - here are plenty of them. But how about UN-packing tips? Here's my list of what NOT to pack for Greece. When ... Read More
Cruise Ship Strikes Pier in Heraklion
Friday May 9, 2008
Over 1200 passengers and crew on the cruise ship Aquamarine got a nasty jolt on Thursday when their ship struck a pier in Heraklion, Crete, ripping a hole in the ... Read More
Athens 2008?
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Could the Olympic Games come back to Athens for 2008 if political protests prevail? Athens is keeping quiet - they remember all too well being on the wrong side of ... Read More
Poll: What Greek Island Do You Want to Visit This Year?
Sunday May 4, 2008
Greece has over 140 inhabited islands, and if you count every rocky outcropping, the total soars to about 5000. One will be just perfect for you.
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Lesbians Irate over Gay Use of Term
Thursday May 1, 2008
Inhabitants of the Greek island of Lesbos are taking the Greek Gay and Lesbian Union to court, arguing that the use of the term "Lesbian" for gay women has inflicted ... Read More