New Greek Beer Gets "Beer of the Week"
Sunday March 29, 2009
Chuck Sudo's column at the Chicagoist has named Aris Lager his "Beer of the Week" in a highly unscientific poll based purely on his tastes. But since desperate requests from ... Read More
Acropolis and Parthenon to Go Dark for Earth Hour
Friday March 27, 2009
Leading the way among world monuments agreeing to shut off decorative lights to demonstrate commitment to energy responsibility, the Acropolis will go dark for one hour at 8:30 pm local ... Read More
Santorini Sunset Video
Thursday March 26, 2009
Considering Santorini for your Greek idyll? Take a minute - actually, a minute and eleven seconds - and watch this video of the famed sunset in Oia at one tip ... Read More
Independence Day in Greece
Tuesday March 24, 2009
March 25th is a doubly important national holiday in Greece - it marks Independence Day and the religious Feast of the Annunciation.
If you're traveling in Greece right now, expect ... Read More
Friday March 20, 2009
Aegean Airlines Fare Sale
Wednesday March 18, 2009
"Best Airline of the Year" ERA award-winner Aegean Airlines is offering some great fares both within Greece and to various destinations in Europe. These special rates need to be ... Read More
St. Patrick's Day in Greece - and Everywhere Else
Monday March 16, 2009
The Irish are famed seafarers and wanderers - so it's no surprise they have marked their presence in Greece with a variety of Irish-style pubs throughout the country. And every ... Read More
Ancient Sites in Greece and Around the World
Friday March 13, 2009
Once again, it's time for a blog carnival! And I love the topic on this one - ancient places. Greece has no end of those and even supplied a ... Read More
European Union Commission Gives Blessing to Olympic Airlines Sale
Tuesday March 10, 2009
The European Union has approved the direct sale of Olympic Airlines, the International Herald Tribune reported today. This means that there is no technical block to the sale going forward, ... Read More
It's Official: Olympic Airlines to be Bought by M.I.G.
Monday March 9, 2009
The Greek government has announced that Marfin Investment Group is the winner in the bidding war for Olympic Airlines, knocking aside a last-minute offer from Aegean Airlines and US-based Chrysler ... Read More
Mamma Nia! "My Life in Ruins" Now Opens June 5th
Saturday March 7, 2009
Feeling "Mamma Mia!" withdrawals? Try "Mamma Nia!" In "My Life in Ruins", Nia Vardalos of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" fame goes to Greece as a tour guide, ... Read More
Women Travel Free March 8th in Athens, Thessaloniki
Saturday March 7, 2009
"I am Woman, Let me Board!" In honor of International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8th, women passengers on all forms of public transportation in Athens and Thessaloniki will be ... Read More
Piraeus - More Than Just the Port of Athens
Thursday March 5, 2009
If you're traveling to many of the Greek islands, chances are you'll be passing through Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Piraeus is Piraeus a viable low-budget, gritty alternative to ... Read More
Aegean Airlines Bids for Olympic Airlines
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Award-winning airline Aegean has made a bid to buy beleaguered Olympic Airlines, the International Herald Tribune reported today.
I have to admit I find this exciting news - Aegean Airlines has ... Read More
Matala, Crete Makes "Most Unusual Beaches" List
Sunday March 1, 2009
One of my favorite funky spots in Greece has been included in the Sydney Morning Herald's "Most Unusual Beaches" list - Matala, Crete. Like Mykonos, Matala seems to be ... Read More
Worshiping Greek Women in New York
Sunday March 1, 2009
Stopping in New York? Don't miss the exhibit "Worshiping Women: Ritual and Reality in Classical Athens" at the Onassis Cultural Center. The exhibit includes some major pieces from several Greek ... Read More