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Advice on Travel to Greece

Crucial Tips for the Independent Traveler - Pt. 1
Find out how to map your own way through Greece.

Crucial Tips for the Independent Traveler - Pt. 2
More secrets of smooth Greek travel for the nomadic wanderer.

Dining Out Greek for the Timid
Here's menu help for dining out Greek, at home and in Hellas.

Driving in Greece
Take a turn at the wheel with these tips -and warnings- about driving in Greece.

Getting Connected in Greece
Taking a laptop or cell phone? Here's what you need to know.

Island Hopping by Hydrofoil
The sleek "Flying Dolphins" are seductively fast - but they're not for everyone! Find out where NOT to sit for a smooth ride.

Packing It In for Greece
One bag can take you all the way - here's what to bring, for men and women.

Tips on Tours
Do all the tour offerings sound pretty much alike? Here's why - and what you can do to plan your own trip.

Travel with Kids
You're never too young for Greece - though some parents may feel too old for traveling with kids without proper planning.

Destinations

Aigina
A near-perfect temple, good restaurants, and lots of native pistachios make Aigina (Egina) a great island day trip from Athens.

Athens - Museums
Here's a look at some favorites among Athens' rich offering of museums.

Beachhopping in Greece
Greece has no shortage of beaches - here's a selection of some of the best.

Carpathos
Answer the call of Carpathos, and enjoy this island's rugged beauty and rich culture.

Hydra
Come with me to this delightful island just off the coast of the Peloponnese.

Dodona -The Unforgettable Forgotten Oracle
Western Greece is often skipped by visitors - don't make that mistake.

Cos
The island of Hippocrates can soothe away modern stresses.

Crete - Elounda's Lagoon of Mermaids
Let your cares slip away in this peaceful, history-filled lagoon.

Crete - Why Go to Gortyn?
Roman ruins in the middle of Crete offer a different exploration for the visitor.

Cyprus - Aprhodite's Island
Aphrodite knew what she was doing when she chose to be born on this lush island.

Dream Islands
Here are a few little-known gems for a getaway vacation.

Exploring Offbeat Greece
Are you up for vampires on Santorini, and the labyrinthine Necromanteion, home of Pluto and Persephone?

Good Morning, Greece
Share my secrets of a great Greek breakfast and visit bakeries in Adami and Mykonos.

Leros
Don't be leery of lovely Leros, a terrific island vacation spot.

Mykonos and Delos
The sacred meets the secular on these two unique islands.

Olympia and Mt. Olympus
Similar names, vastly different experiences.

Lesbos
This big island in the Northeast Aegean entices visitors with rich folklore and intense natural beauty.

Paros
Some say Paros is short for "paradise" - consider this beautiful island.

Patmos
This Dodecanese island attracts both religious pilgrims and vacationers.

Piraeus, Port of Athens
Often overshadowed by its big sister, Piraeus has special pleasures to offer the visitor.

Rhodes
Ancient temples, medieval castles, and famous beaches - get on the road for Rhodes.

Rhodes - Beaches
Rhodes was sacred to the sun god Helios, and for good reason - it has sunshine almost all the time and great beaches.

Santorini
Santorini's eerie beauty is legendary, and so is its sense of fun and relaxation.

Santorini Weddings
Life and love are risky - so why not tie the knot on Santorini?

Spetses
Spetses is special, for Greeks and tourists alike.

Tinos
Greeks know the secrets of this splendid island. You can, too.

Recreation and Sports

Bicycling Through Greece
Take Greece on two wheels with these tips and connections for bicyclists

Golfing in Greece
This sport is just coming alive in Greece - be a part of it and enjoy many new courses.

Photography in Greece
Take great pictures, get them processed, and find out where to see Greek photographic art.

Skiing in Greece Update
Greece is not well-known as a ski destination, and offers lower prices and less-crowded slopes.