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The ABCs of Greek
Learn the Greek alphabet - Here are all 24 letters of the Greek alphabet, from alpha to omega, in a handy chart of the Greek alphabet.
Aphrodite, goddess of love
Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty. Fast facts on Aphrodite, myths, attributes, aspects, stories.
Olympian Gods and Goddesses
Greek mythology - the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses of Greece, including Artemis, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Athena, Poseidon, Hestia, Hephaestus, Zeus, Demeter, Hermes, Hera. All the major gods and goddesses living at the top of Mount Olympus.
The Parthenon & Athens
Athena and the Parthenon - Quick facts about the Parthenon and Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, from deTraci Regula.
Greece Financial Crisis
The Greek economic crisis is everywhere in the news. How will it affect your travel plans for Greece? Should you cancel your trip to Greece?
Apollo, Greek God of the Sun
Quick facts about Apollo, the Greek God of the Sun, music, and prophecy, from deTraci Regula.
Zeus, King of the Gods
The Greek god Zeus, King of the Gods, ruler of Mount Olympus. A quick look at the Greek god of the sky whose symbol is the thunderbolt.
Poseidon God of the Sea
Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea and oceans, earthquakes, and horses.
News Headlines from Greece
News from Greece - Check the major news headlines from Greece with on-line English-language news sources and newspapers in Greece - the Athens News Agency, Kathimerini, Athens News Weekly, and the Macedonian Press Agency and find out all of the news from Greece today. Links to Greek television news stations.
Athens Greece Sightseeing
Traveling to Athens Greece? Check out these must-see monuments and sightseeing attractions in Athens Greece.
Ares Greek God of War
Fast Facts on Ares - Irritable Greek God of Battles, War, and Warfare.
Hera - Greek Goddess
Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage, wife of Zeus, mother of Ares and Hephaestus. Myths and Stories of Hera.
Parthenon and the Acropolis
Fast facts on the Parthenon and the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. When it was built, who built it, and why it is so important to the Greeks and the city of Athens.
Hades, King of the Dead
Hades - A quick look at the myths of the Greek god Hades, King of the Dead, abductor of Persephone.
Greece Facts
Greece - quick information about Greece. Basic facts on Greece, including the population of Greece, life expectancy in Greece, the geographic location of Greece, government of Greece, latitude and longitude of Greece, and other Greece facts.
Grexit
Grexit - is this even a word? It is now - and one that may have a huge impact on Greece and the Eurozone.
Hephaestus Greek God
Quick look at Hephaestus, Greek god of the Forge, husband to the goddess Aphrodite.
Saying Hello to Greece
Learn easy words and phrases in Greek to make your vacation in Greece even better. While most Greeks in the tourist industry speak English, nothing warms your reception more than a few words in Greek.
Artemis, goddess of the wild
Artemis, Greek goddess of wild things - a quick look at Artemis, her myths, attributes, and temple sites.
Medusa (The Gorgon)
Appearance: Usually only Medusa's head is shown, a broad round face sometimes showing tusks, with hair
Greek Easter Dates
Greek Easter dates for the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and beyond. Travel to Greece during Easter season. Easter Sunday dates for 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016.
Eros, Greek god of love
Find out about Eros, the Greek god of love and son of Aphrodite.
Mamma Mia Movie Locations
Where was Mamma Mia filmed? Where in Greece was Mamma Mia shot? What locations in Greece did they use in the movie? What island was Mamma Mia shot on? Where is Kalokairi? Where is Villa Donna located? Where is the Villa Donna from the movie Mamma Mia? Where was Villa Donna filmed? Where did they make Mamma Mia?
Troika
Troika - If you follow financial and business news in Greece, the troika is mentioned in practically every article. But just what - or who - is The Troika? Find out here as we define troika.
Acropolis & Parthenon
The Acropolis and its crowning temple, the Parthenon, symbolize Greece like nothing else.
Greek Gods & Goddesses
Free clip art images of many Greek gods and goddesses. Fast facts on all the Greek gods and goddesses.
Greek Flag Symbolism
The Greek Flag - About the Greek Flag. what's the history and meaning of the flag of Greece? Pictures of the flag of Greece.
Demeter, Goddess of Plants
Fast facts on Demeter, Greek goddess of agriculture, mother of Persephone.
Greece Visa Requirements
Visa requirements for Greece for the EU (European Union), United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Brazil, Angola, Bangladesh, the Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Turkey, and many others.
Hercules, Hero of Greece
Hercules, semi-divine hero of Greek myth. Adventures of Hercules, his attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Hercules.
Hestia, Goddess of the Hearth
Hestia - Olympian goddess of home and hearth. Find out about the Greek goddess of the hearthfire.
Hermes, God of Travelers
Hermes - Find fast facts on the Greek god Hermes, patron of travelers, guide of souls, troubleshooter for Zeus.
Pegasus, the Winged Horse
Quick look at Pegasus, the winged flying horse of Greek mythology.
Dionysus Greek God
Quick look at Dionysus, Greek god of wine, a son of Zeus.
Nike, Greek goddess of Victory
Nike is the ancient Greek goddess of victory. Nike, her strengths, weaknesses, attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Nike.
Speak Tourist Greek
Learn a few words of Greek for your Greek cruise or vacation, and find a warmer welcome everywhere. An easy, fun introduction to the Greek language which will enhance your travel in Greece.
Greek All-Inclusive Resorts
Want a stress-free, well-planned, and entertaining getaway? Try an all-inclusive resort trip. Virtually everything is included and many of these vacation packages are great values for families.
Athens, Greece Airport Buses
Athens, Greece - Another bus breakthrough for the budget-minded tourist. Easy cheap transportation from the Athens International Airport into central Athens and Piraeus.
Persephone
Persephone - kidnapped goddess or runaway daughter? Fast facts on the Greek goddess Persephone, also known as Kore.
Fast Facts on Cyprus
What is Cyprus? Where is Cyprus? Is Cyprus a Greek island?
Pandora and Her Box
A quick look at Pandora and the opening of the box that brought troubles into the world.
Cape Sounion/Poseidon Temple
Poseidon still reigns at Cape Sounion, a quick trip from Athens.
Nat. Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is a world-class museum worth many hours of wandering.
Greece in June 2012
Travel to Greece in June is picking up in temperature and crowds, but the early portion of the month still offers good values and opportunities for travelers.
Gaia, Greek Earth Goddess
Gaia or Gaea is the ancient Greek goddess of the earth. Learn about Gaia, her strengths, weaknesses, attributes, myths, and stories.
Currency Converters
Convert currency to and from dollars and euros with this fast, easy to use converter. Find out what your money is worth in Greece. Conversion from dollar to euro and euro to dollar.
Kronos, Greek God of Time
Kronos, the Titan who is the father of Zeus. Kronus, his attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Kronos.
Zeus - Greek God
The Greek god Zeus, King of the Gods, ruler of Mount Olympus. A quick look at the Greek god of the sky whose symbol is the thunderbolt.
Greek Gods - Pan
Learn about the Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Pan.
Greek Name Days
Name Days in Greece - is it true everyone in Greece gets two birthdays to celebrate? Sort of.
Greece Travel Advisories
Greece Travel Advisories - Is it safe to travel to Greece, at least in the opinions of official government agencies? Find out if Greece is under a travel advisory, travel alert or travel warning from the United States.
Leaders of Greece
Who is the President of Greece? Who is the Prime Minister of Greece?
Greek Gods and Goddesses Pictures - Zeus
Another great free clip art image of Zeus, King of the Gods, perfect to dress up your school report.
Cheap Flights to Greece
How to Fly to Athens Greece on a Cheap Flight. Find cheap flights to Athens Greece and other flights to Greece from a variety of sources - and learn when cheap really isn't. Flying to Greece doesn't have to be expensive.
Kalimera
: You'll hear "Kalimera" all over Greece, from your hotel staff to people you see on the street. "Kalimera"
Santorini
Santorini enchants visitors with incredible natural beauty, Atlantis legends, wine and fine dining.
Quick Look at: Kalokairi
Where is Kalokairi? Kalokairi, the island in the "Mamma Mia!" movie starring Meryl Streep and Amanda
Helios - Greek God of the Sun
The Greek god Helios, the Greek god of the sun. Quick facts about Helios, the sun god of Greece.
The Kraken
The Kraken's Appearance : Similar to a giant octopus or squid, though earliest stories describe it as
Cape Sounion
A local favorite as well as a tourist essential, the sunset as seen through the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion will light your dreams long after you've left Greece behind.
The Island of Mykonos
Internationally popular, Mykonos charms despite its overpopularity.
Earthquakes in Greece
Earthquakes in Greece - what makes Greece so seismically active? Why are there so many earthquakes in Greece?
Greece July 2012
Travel to Greece in July 2012 - weather, prices, events, holidays, name days, and travel tips. Get the most out of your Greek holiday with everything you need to know about traveling in Greece in July.
Top Ten Destinations in Greece - Greece for Visitors Travel Information
The Top Ten destinations in Greece. From deTraci Regula, your Greece for Visitors Guide.
Beers of Greece
Beers of Greece, including varieties, reviews, types, breweries, and companies, from deTraci Regula, your About.com Guide.
Greek Olive Oils to Buy Online
Can you get good Greek olive oil online? Thankfully, yes, because it's harder and harder to bring home in your luggage, and you can't carry it with you in your carry-on.
Cheap Athens Sightseeing
Athens, Greece - A bus breakthrough for the budget-minded tourist. Easy cheap sightseeing throughout Athens.
Athens, Greece Tours
Athens Greece Tours - tours and short trips to take in and around Athens, Greece. Buy in dollars and avoid the high Euro exchange rates in Greece.
Music Venues in Athens, Greece
Athens Greece has a lively live music scene with music for all tastes. Here are some of the most popular venues in Athens, Greece.
Paradise Beach, Mykonos
Does this world-famous nude beach on the Greek island of Mykonos live up to its reputation? Check out Paradise Beach, Mykonos. Will it be your own paradise?
Epidaurus Theater
The Theater of Epidaurus is dramatic in itself. Enhance your Greek travels with a visit to the Peloponnese to see this amazing theater and extensive ancient site.
Greek Dining for the Timid
Greek Dining - Don't know your mousse (or moose) from a moussaka? Here's help.
Rhea Greek Earth Goddess
Rhea is an ancient Greek Earth and Mother goddess. Read about Rhea, her weaknesses, attributes, strengths, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Rhea.
Greece in September 2012
Travel in Greece in September 2012 - find out all you need to know about weather, events, festivals, prices, and travel tips for Greece in September.
Greek Airport Codes
Looking for Greek airfares on line? These IATA airport codes for Greece will help you get the rates for Athens, Greece instead of Athens, Georgia!
Greece in October
Find the best time for your trip to Greece, month by month. October is a Greece lovers' secret. Budget comparisons, travel tips, Greek weather, and more.
Sisterhood Movie locations
Where in Greece was Traveling Pants 2 shot? What locations in Greece did they use in the movie? Where was Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants filmed? Where did filming of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants take place? What island was Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants shot on? Is Alexis who plays Lena really Greek?
Greece Year Round Travel
Find the best time for your trip to Greece, month by month. Budget comparisons, travel tips, Greek weather, and more. Find out everything you need to know about Greek travel.
Festivals in Greece
Greek festivals throughout Greece, in Athens, on Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, and many other places. Holidays, traditional celebrations, feast days, saint's days, and name days in Greece.
Greece in February
Greece in February. Find the best time for your trip to Greece, month by month. Budget comparisons, travel tips, Greek weather, and more.
Greek Gods and Goddesses Pictures - Hades
A free image of the Greek god Hades, perfect to dress up your school report.
Top Ten - Crete
The big island of Crete is like a separate nation within Greece, with a bit of everything,from party-hearty
Top Ten - Mycenae
Combine this Peloponnesian stop with your trip to Epidaurus . This Mycenean fortress excavated by Heinrich
Greece in September
Greek Travel - Find the best time for your trip to Greece, month by month. Try September for a fall getaway to Greece. Budget comparisons, travel tips, Greek weather, and more.
Avoiding Lost Luggage
Avoid losing your luggage if you can with these tips - but at least keep from losing your mind over missing bags and baggage.
The Immortals Movie Myths
The Immortals movie takes on a different aspect of Greek Mythology - the story of Theseus. Along the way you can expect Minos, Ariadne, a labyrinth, and, oh yes, the Minotaur.
Greece in June
Greece in June. Find the best time for your trip to Greece, month by month. Early June is a great bargain. Budget comparisons, travel tips, Greek weather, and more.
Immortals Movie Picture Gallery
Immortals - Mount Olympus. At least in this version of Greek mythology, Mount Olympus looks like a pleasant place to stay.
Find Jobs in Greece
Find a job in Greece, no matter what your nationality. But beware - one type of job for foreigners can be a scam. Find out which one it is.
Smashing Plates in Greece
What's the meaning of smashing plates in Greece - and just how much is it likely to cost the unsuspecting tourist?
Prices in Greece
Prices in Greece - what to allow for incidental expenses in Greece. What it costs, what you need to have with you, for sightseeing, transportation, phone calls, and souvenirs in Greece
Sharks in Greece
Sharks in Greece - are there sharks in Greece and the Greek islands? The answer is yes - but just how worried should you be?
Selene, Greek Moon Goddess
Selene is a Greek Goddess of the Moon. Find out about Selene, her myth, strengths, weaknesses, symbols and more about this Greek goddess of the moon.
Climate of Greece
Climate of Greece - From the Library of Congress Country Study on Greece, a look at the typical climate and weather patterns of Greece.
Tip in Greece
Don't know what to tip taxi drivers, waiters, and toilet attendants in Greece? It's easy. Here's how to confidently handle tipping on your Greek trips and travels.
Top Ten - Knossos
Irresistible, labyrinthine reconstruction of a destroyed Minoan palace from the time when King Minos ruled the Aegean and the mainland Greeks paid tribute, long before the Golden Age of Greece.
Atalanta, Greek goddess
Atalanta is the ancient Greek goddess of running. Atalanta, her strengths, weaknesses, attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Atalanta.
Top Ten - Hydra
Easy hydrofoil access from Athens makes this sophisticated little island which bans vehicle traffic a local version of Mykonos - with (some) of the shopping, without the nude beaches.
Amanda Seyfried as Greek Bride
Mamma Mia pictures - Pictures of the locations and stars of the movie Mamma Mia! See where the movie was shot.
Athens at Night
Shopping in the Plaka is a delightful experience when you're in Athens.
Kalispera
Kalispera! You'll hear Kalispera a lot in Greece - here's what this word means.
Greece - How Far Away is It?
How far away is Greece from hotspots in the Middle East like Lebanon and Baghdad?
Buses in Greece
Buses in Greece. Long-distance inter-city buses in Greece. Greek bus schedules.
Greek travel with kids
Greece travel with kids and teens - here's how to cope with your family Greek trip.
Greece Travel in August, 2012
Greece Travel in August - holidays, events, weather in Athens and the Greek islands. Festivals, name days, travel tips, hotel rates, weather, and everything you need to know for your travel in Greece.
Kratos - God of War?
Kratos - Is Kratos the Greek god of war? The very popular video game God of War features Kratos in the title role. But is Kratos really the Greek god of war?
Perseus
Perseus is popular right now, as both Clash of the Titans and Percy Jackson & the Olympians draw from the ancient Greek story of Perseus.
Movies Shot in Greece
Want to catch a preview of your own trip to Greece? Checking out some films shot in Greece can be a great way to see some of Greece's amazing beauty and build excitement for your own trip
Greek Tours and Cruises
Discover what tours are right for you for your trip to Greece. Choose from Greek island cruises, full tour packages, coach tours, short trips from Athens, Greek island hopping, and more.
Temperature Converter
Learn this easy method to convert Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit, and vice-versa. Understand the weather reports in Greece - how hot will it be in Athens tomorrow?
Quick Look at: Skopelos
The Greek island of Skopelos is enjoying a renaissance in tourism ever since M "Mamma Mia the Movie"
Greece in December
One of the brightest months in Athens, when the cultural scene takes flight, December is often skipped by travelers to Greece. Is it the right time for you? Find the best time for your trip to Greece, month by month. Budget comparisons, travel tips, Greek weather, and more.
The Cyclopes
The Cyclopes are the one-eyed monsters of Greek myth. Find out about the Cyclopes, their strengths, weaknesses, myth, battles, and stories.
Drinking in Greece
Drinking in Greece - what is the legal drinking age in Greece? How old do you have to be to legally drink in Greece? Find out right here.
Travel between Greece & Egypt
Travel between Greece and Egypt. The ancient Greeks and even the ancient Minoans managed this route without
Athens Airport at Spata
The Athens Greece airport is visited by most travelers to Greece at some point. Here's what to expect at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) at Spata (Spada).
Greek Gods and Goddesses
Meet the Greek Gods and Goddesses on their own territory at these ancient sites throughout Greece. Visit the best Greek temples and sacred sitesm including the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Poseidon, Athena's home on the Acropolis, and others.
Greece in October 2012
Travel in Greece in October 2012 - weather, prices, events in mainland Greece and the Greek islands.
Airports in Greece - Heraklion
Airports in Greece Heraklion, Crete - information on the airport on the Greek island of Crete (Kriti, Kreta, Creta). Cheap flights, airport information, travel tips.
What NOT to pack for Greece
Greece Travel - What NOT to pack for Greece - leave this stuff at home.
Pictures of the Acropolis and Parthenon
The Acropolis and Parthenon - dozens of pictures of this famous attraction in Athens, Greece.
Count to Ten in Greek
Learn to count to ten in Greek quickly and easily.
Hotels Near Athens Airport
Athens Airport Hotels - See a selection of hotels located near the Athens Airport in Athens, Greece.
Rules of the Road for Greece
Check these Rules of the Road for driving in Greece. Find out everything you need to know about driving in Greece, including renting or hiring a car, what vehicles are available, surviving the Greek roads, and more.
Greek Power Plugs
Greek Plugs - What kind of power plug adapter do your need for your trip to Greece? Will your electrical devices work in Greece? What do you need to make your computer and cell phone charger work in Greece?
Piraeus Port of Athens
Piraeus, the Port of Athens, has history and charms all its own. From deTraci Regula, your Greece for Visitors guide.
Things You Should Know About G
Things You Should Know About Greece - Travel Tips for Greece
Scuba Diving in Greece
Scuba Diving in Greece - Underwater Greece is overwhelming, with terrific dive sites and inexpensive dive vacation packages. This growing water sport is attracting new divers as well as experienced ones, with many schools offering PADI and CMAS levels and special courses in underwater photography.
Greece in May 2012
May is a terrific time to travel to Greece with low prices, great weather, and light crowds. Go to Greece now.
Epidaurus Festival 2012
The Epidaurus Festival 2012 presents ancient plays in the beautiful ancient theater at Epidaurus (Epidavros).
ATMs in Greece
ATMs in Greece - Quick help on finding and using ATM machines in Greece.
Is it safe to travel in Greece
December 2008 riots are leaving many travelers with the question - is it safe to go to Greece now?
Villa Donna in Mamma Mia
Where in Greece is the Villa Donna from the movie Mamma Mia? What locations in Greece did they use in the movie? Where was Villa Donna filmed? What island was Mamma Mia shot on? Where is Kalokairi? Where is Villa Donna located?
Clash of the Titans Mythtakes
Clash of the Titans is a fun movie - but to enjoy it, I had to turn off my understanding of the Greek
Pack Light For Greece
Packing light for Greece for women. Here's how to one-bag it for your trip to Greece or Greek cruise.
Red Beach, Crete
A reader reports on travels to nude beaches in Greece.
Map of Greece
Greece maps - basic maps of Greece showing the mainland of Greece and the Greek islands.
Red Beach, Santorini
A reader reports on travels to nude beaches in Greece, including Red Beach on Santorini.
Greece Webcams
Peek at Greek beaches, towns, harbors, plazas and more through this selection of webcams throughout Greece.
Folding Luggage
Need to make a quick change at the airport to handle shifting carryon/stowed luggage rules? Having a collapsible bag with you may save you time, frustration, lost goods, and even money.
Free Greek Language Lessons
Want to learn Greek from the basics on up? Then this interactive on-line program is right for you - and it's free.
Greece in April 2012
Travel to Greece in April 2012 offers usually beautiful weather, good values and opportunities for travelers.
Titans Ancient Gods of Greece
The 12 Titans preceded the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses. Meet the earliest gods and goddesses of Greece, the Titans. Oceanus, Coeus, Crius, Hyperion, Iapetos, Theia, Rhea, Themis, Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Tethys, and Kronos.
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is the home of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses, and Zeus' special domain. Should you visit the mountain on your trip to Greece?
Olympia & Mount Olympus
Olympia and Mount Olympus - Similar names, different destinations, both unforgettable spots in Greece. Learn the difference between Olympia and Mt Olympus.
Santorini Island - Greece
Santorini - The island of Santorini is one of the don't-miss destinations of Greece. Its astounding volcanic beauty and mesmerizing ruins from the time of the explosion are compelling...and the sunsets are fantastic. Plus there are legends of vampires and Atlantis is believed by some to have been on Santorini island. What else could a traveller want from a Greek island? How about some of the best wines in Greece? From deTraci Regula, your Greece for Visitors guide.
Greece in December & January
Travel to Greece in December and January provides off-season discounts, light crowds, good air quality in Athens, and rich and moving Greek Christmas pageantry, followed by Greek New Year's celebrations and Epiphany.
Glyfada, suburb of Athens
A quick look at Glyfada, a suburb of Athens, Greece, including hotels, restaurants, things to do.
Olympic Myths
The Olympic Games are as solidly physical as anything can get - but that doesn't mean the Greek gods and goddesses haven't been involved now and then. Some of them are even said to have competed.
Olympic Air Information
Olympic Air - Quick links to schedules, flights, reviews and tips on flying on Olympic Air, the successor to Olympic Airlines. What to expect for your flights with Olympic Air.

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