Four Wineries of Macedonia and Eastern Macedonia/Thrace
Four Wineries of Macedonia and Eastern Macedonia/Thrace Article in Hellenic News of America by Marc d’ Entremont It’s easy to understand why fun loving Dionysius was a favorite deity among humans. Vineyards have existed in northern Greece since antiquity. The earliest archeological records for wine production are at least 7,000 years old. Wine was essential […]
Macedonia: Eight Top Things To Do in Five Days Around Kavala, Greece
Macedonia: Eight Top Things To Do in Five Days Around Kavala, Greece By Tom Talleur Greece offers a veritable smorgasbord of historic, cultural, and gastronomic delights sure to satisfy the most demanding of visitors with diverse interests. Yet, the challenge to figure out where to go and what to do can be overwhelming even for […]
Halkidiki, Greece: Plato’s Idea, Byzantine Fealty, Inspire Eagles Palace Resort
Halkidiki, Greece: Plato’s Idea, Byzantine Fealty, Inspire Eagles Palace Resort By Tom Talleur Elegance without emphasis. Function without flash. A symbiosis with nature. These are a few of the hallmark qualities you’ll find at the one-of-a-kind Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort. This place exists in the only way it can, consistent with the history and […]
Ioannina preserves cultural layers of Epirus
Ioannina preserves cultural layers of Epirus Article in Hellenic News of America by Marc d’ Entremont “…the fire of a stove burning fiercely under a smooth and polished surface.” Sir Henry Holland describing the demeanor of Ali Pasha, 1813 (1) The graceful iron filigree cover over the tomb of Ali Pasha (1740-1822) bellies a larger […]
Dining with the Saints: A Byzantine Themed Dinner in Greece
Dining with the Saints: A Byzantine Themed Dinner in Greece By Debi Lander It isn’t every day you get invited to a Byzantine themed dinner, and this one promised to be exceptional. As we approached the restaurant on the sprawling grounds of Acrotel Athena Pallas Village, a gentle chanting floated from the doors. The soothing […]
Poseidon’s Trident and my journey to Byzantium
Poseidon’s Trident and my journey to Byzantium Article in Hellenic News of America by Aurelia And therefore I have sailed the seas and come to the holy city of Byzantium. W.B. Yeats Sailing to Byzantium I don’t remember the exact date when I learned that my itinerary for my first journey to Northern Greece had […]
Scenic Walking Tour of Thessaloniki, Greece
Scenic Walking Tour of Thessaloniki, Greece By Joy Steinberg As the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki is vibrant, historic, diverse, chaotic and beautiful – often simultaneously. The deep-seated cultural and historical treasures and traditions are evidenced in the monuments, architecture and cuisine. The ancient remains feature Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman lineage along with more modern […]
Escape to the Greek beach island of Ammouliani
Escape to the Greek beach island of Ammouliani By Marc d’ Entremont The sun glints off white sand and aqua water as I walk down the stairs to Alikes Beach. One of five major beaches on Ammouliani Island, Alikes Beach is so beautiful it’s as if a giant pool boy to the gods cleans the […]
Legendary Central Macedonia’s Serres and Kilkis
Legendary Central Macedonia’s Serres and Kilkis By Marc d’ Entremont When cities can trace their heritage for 4,000 years, and they’re located in fabled Macedonia – land of Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Mount Olympus – “legendary” is not an inflated superlative. Twenty-first century Macedonia has rapidly become an international tourist destination. From the beaches […]
Greek Wines of the Goumenissa P.D.O.
Greek Wines of the Goumenissa P.D.O. By Marc d’ Entremont The Goumenissa P.D.O. (Protected Designation of Origin Goumenissa ) lies within the lush rolling hills of the Kilkis district in central Macedonia. The zone lies on the southeastern foothills of the Mount Paiko in the southwestern part of the Kilkis territory. The boundaries of the […]
