Greece

Aten

A Day Trip to Discover Athens, the Jewel of Ancient Greece

11 April, 2016

Athens is, without a doubt, a dream destination for every history enthusiast and cultural explorer out there. Although you could spend days exploring the Greek capital, the city is also perfect for one-day trips. From stunning architecture to fascinating historical relics and magnificent art, it offers everything a globetrotter wishes for in their travels, and you can orient your visit around your specific interests quite easily. Whether you have simply heard of the myths and stories of Ancient Greece or seen some of the civilisation’s remnants at various museums worldwide, nothing quite prepares you for witnessing it all in its

Atenas

3 Top Attractions in Athens for History Buffs

15 April, 2015

It’s hard to find a country more steeped in history than Greece and its capital, Athens, is a veritable Mecca for avid historians and amateur anthropologists. While many of its iconic attractions are well known, there are also myriad smaller and more out of the way sites to uncover on a visit to the city. For those with just a small amount of time, however, here are three attractions that shouldn’t be missed in order to catch a glimpse of the fascinating history of Athens. Plaka Visiting Plaka is like taking a giant step back in time. The Plaka District

Kavos

3 Ways to Get Out On the Water in Kavos

10 April, 2015

Kavos is a lively resort on the southern coast of the stunning Greek island of Corfu. Its days as a sleepy fishing village are long gone, and today Kavos is a thriving holiday destination, popular with fun-loving young tourists from the UK and Europe intent on squeezing on as much fun as they can handle! The nightlife of Kavos is legendary and there’s no doubt the main beachfront strip is party central as the sun goes down, but during the day there’s a very different kind of fun on offer – and, as is to be expected, most of it

Korfu

Be Inspired by the Culture of Corfu

8 April, 2015

The lush, often dramatic interior landscape of Corfu gives way to a picturesque coastline dotted with traditional villages and bustling tourist resorts. To describe the island’s topography as diverse is an understatement, with rolling verdant hills, sharp and craggy coastal cliffs, and peaceful cypress and olive groves filling in the spaces. One thing many visitors to the second largest of the Ionian islands of Greece find surprising, however, is the sheer depth and breadth of its history. With an ancient and established heritage, Corfu was the birthplace or home of many of the renowned Greek academics and philosophers. Today, fiercely

Marathons across Europe, 2015: Greece

12 January, 2015

Athens: 8 November To run the race where it all began is a thrill in itself but to do so in the magnificent city that is Athens just adds to the allure. Needless to say, the marathon in its current format has altered slightly since the birth of the race 2500 years ago. Firstly, back then it was two miles shorter (this was changed at the 1908 Olympics in London to enable the race to finish in front of the Royal Family’s viewing box). In addition, back in 490BC it was more of a solo run than a race as

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