This Gorgeous Region in Greece Is Where the Greeks Go on Vacation
This Gorgeous Region in Greece Is Where the Greeks Go on Vacation — With Magical Blue Water, Friendly Villages, and Local Food By Sucheta Rawal/Travel + Leisure Take the ultimate road trip unveiling Greece’s best kept secrets. If you feel outpriced for a vacation in the Greek Islands, you’re not entirely out of luck — […]
This untapped region in Greece is perfect for easy walking holidays
This untapped region in Greece is perfect for easy walking holidays Article in “The Times” by Mike Unwin Come to Central Macedonia and you can climb Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak, and uncover Byzantine treasures and stunning waterfalls — without breaking a sweat. I’m standing on top of Skolio, the summit of Mount Olympus. Well, […]
Discovering the Hidden History of Thessaloniki, Greece
Discovering the Hidden History of Thessaloniki, Greece By Marni Patterson Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia. In ancient times, it was a major trading hub due to its location along the Roman Via Egnatia road connecting it to major commerce centers like Rome and Byzantium (now Istanbul). Today, visitors flock to popular sites like […]
Northern Greece: The Land that Made Alexander Great
Northern Greece: The Land that Made Alexander Great Article in “The Saturday Evening Post” by Teresa Bitler Young Alexander grew up in Pella, was taught by Aristotle, and learned to become the man who would conquer half the world. Today, you can visit the ancient sites that were part of this ruler’s formative years. Alexander […]
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today By Marni Patterson The Simonos Petras Monastery sits on a sheer cliff on Mt. Athos, 755 feet above the Aegean Sea. Its seven stories of Byzantine architecture are imposing even from the deck of a boat 500 yards offshore. This is the only way most […]
The Ultimate Guide To Halkidiki, Greece
The Ultimate Guide To Halkidiki, Greece By Teresa Bitler Not far from Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, the region of Halkidiki consists of three peninsulas—Kassandra, Sithonia, and Athos—and is a mix of pine forests and sandy beaches. It’s also the birthplace of Aristotle, known for its olives, and home to Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage […]
Halkidiki Roadtripping: Unveiling a Fabulous Alternative to Greece’s Famous Islands
Halkidiki Roadtripping: Unveiling a Fabulous Alternative to Greece’s Famous Islands By Michael Cullen “You see this soil? This is where the magic happens,” Yiannis declared, gesturing to the rows of vines stretching under the sun. “We’ve been growing grapes organically for generations. No need for fancy labels or stamps to tell us we’re doing it […]
The Greek Wine Industry is Blossoming—a Tour of Chateau Nico Lazaridis
The Greek Wine Industry is Blossoming—a Tour of Chateau Nico Lazaridis By Norm Bour When it comes to wine, Italy and France always get the focus, but after visiting the Chateau Nico Lazaridis winery in northern Greece, I think there may be another contender in the Mediterranean region. Greece has not traditionally been known as […]
Acrotel Athena Pallas Resort: Your Gateway to Sithonia, Halkidiki
Acrotel Athena Pallas Resort: Your Gateway to Sithonia, Halkidiki By Michael Cullen Ocean gulls soared beside as our cruise boat departed the charming village of Ouranoupoli, the gateway to the holy peninsula of Mt Athos in Greece. Suddenly, a middle-aged Greek lady on deck grabbed my wife Vivien’s hand, placing a slice of bread inside, […]
Discovering Thassos Island and Relaxing at Makryammos Bungalows
Discovering Thassos Island and Relaxing at Makryammos Bungalows By Michael Cullen “Can you hear it?” I asked my wife Vivien, as we stood in the ancient amphitheater overlooking the old Greek port of Limenas. We could almost hear the crowd’s roar, their cheers echoing off the stone as gladiators fought for honor beneath the blazing […]
