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Archive for category: Greece

  • Beyond the Acropolis
     

    Beyond the Acropolis

    15th November 2014 / Destinations, Europe, Greece, On the road / 4 comments

    So, what else do you do in Athens besides eating and making day trips to nearby islands? Well, for starters, there are museums and archeological sites galore. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, […]

     
     
  • Mixed salads
     

    Eating your way through the Pelion

    11th November 2014 / Destinations, Europe, Greece / 3 comments

    If you don’t know where the Pelion is or why you should go there, then you need to read my previous article about untouristy Greece first. If you just want to know about the food, keep reading. […]

     
     
  • A coastal village amidst the olive trees
     

    Untouristy Greece? Try the Pelion

    9th November 2014 / Destinations, Europe, Greece / 3 comments

    The first time visitor to Greece usually lands in Athens, rushes through the sights and then hits an island or two (or three) for some sun and sea. But if you have more time, or […]

     
     
  • Colourful fruit and vegetable market
     

    Food of Athens

    30th October 2014 / Destinations, Europe, Greece, On the road / 3 comments

    Greek food goes far beyond souvlaki and baklava. Athens alone offers a wide variety of foods and produce and I know I have barely scratched the surface. The events at TBEX helped me discover much […]

     
     
  • Aegina Town waterfront
     

    Sailing to Aegina Island

    25th October 2014 / Destinations, Europe, Greece, On the road / 7 comments

    I have been in Athens since late last Sunday night to attend the TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange) conference happening from October 23 to 25. I’m staying in an AirBnB apartment 10 minutes walk from the […]

     
     
  • Samaria Gorge, Crete
     

    Walking in Crete

    17th August 2013 / Destinations, Europe, Greece / 6 comments

    (Updated: July 2018) So you’re thinking of walking or hiking in Crete? Excellent choice! The southernmost and largest of the Greek Islands offers beaches, sea, sun, and ruins of ancient civilizations. But it’s also a […]

     
     
 

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