Yoga Retreat Greek Islands – It Will Transform You
The goal of Yoga is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating. With its warm weather and spectacular beaches, the Greek Islands are an ideal place to find that harmony. Semperviva Yoga Studios located in Kitsilano, offers retreats on the island of Kythira perfectly located near the Ionian Islands. […]
Greek Islands, of Saronic Gulf
Only a short ferry boat ride from Athens these spectacular Greek Islands are a skip away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Athens. They are situated a close distance from the port of Piraeus and are scattered between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the Peloponnese. The Saronic Islands: […]
Greek Island Hopping, Ferry boat Tips
Greece offers many types of ferry services such as standard ferry service, high speed ferry service, hydrofoils as well as catamarans, via an array of companies that operate schedules not only domestically in The Seas of The Aegean, The Ionian & The Mediterranean but also internationally to countries such as Italy and Turkey. It is always […]
Greek Islands: Island Hopping Tips and Hotel Deals
According to a story I read earlier this week from Toronto Star’s travel editor Jim Byers, a study by Tripadvisor in the UK showed hotel prices in Greece have fallen as much as 20 per cent over all thus far. The company looked at nine popular Greek Island destinations and found that all but two […]
Island of Ikaria; key to longevity?
The casual lifestyle of Ikaria can be experienced through out the Island where the daily grind of the modern world has never reached the shores of Ikaria. Shops are typically left unattended and customers indulge in self service leaving monies due in baskets which serve as cash registers. The island is perfect for those that […]
Day Sail on Lefkada Island
Day Sail Adventures is a small charter company based on Lefkada Island in the Ionian Sea of Greece. The company operates three Beneateau 211’s (21 foot curser/racer) which are used for bare boat charter, skippered charters sailing courses for beginners and advanced sailors alike. The company is run by a young couple from Isle of […]
Greek Food; Not Just Souvlaki
The Italians have Pizza and The Greeks have Souvlaki, and according to Souvlakigr.com “The Souvlaki is often lovingly referred to as the hamburger of Greece, and Souvlaki is undeniably the signature street food item in the country”. With references of its preparation dating back to Ancient Greece, this perfect little sandwich has remained a constant […]
Mykonos Beaches
Mykonos Island, the golden jewel of the Aegean Islands is known world wide. However, Mykonos is primarily known for its nightlife, parties, beautiful people, boutiques and chic scene, but it has something that many are not aware of; Great Beaches. So when you’re done exploring the pulsating town of Mykonos and its nigtlife, it’s time […]
Cape Sounion Half Day Sighstseeing Tour
Cape Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The ruins bear the deeply engraved name of English Romantic poet Lord Byron (1788–1824) Cape sounion greece […]
Car Rental Facts; Greek Islands
General Information for Car Rentals Greek Islands The major roads of Greece were built after World War II and offer many diverse destinations to explore. Many of these roads wind around the scenic hills and pass through many small villages. Many of these villages offer some of the most dramatic views along the Mediterranean […]
New Generation brings back the Glory of Greek Winemaking
In Greece there is a deep rooted tradition of wine making, featuring an especially rich and remarkable location among wine-producing countries due to their terrain and climate. The wine produced in Greece is rich and flavor, color and is associated not only with the nutritional habits of the Greek, but also with religious traditions and […]
Why Visit Greece?
Located in Mediterranean Greece has great weather through out the year with a dry and arid climate. Greece is a unique travel and honeymoon destination for many reasons and is referred to by many as the “Florida of Europe”. Below are some bullet points of why we think you should visit Greece on your honeymoon […]
Greek Carnival, Great time to party in Greece
In Greece the Carnival started in Ancient times, believed to be as a worship to Dionysos, the God of Wine and Feast. In the Orthodox tradition Apokries is the preparation period before Lent. Patras, Greece is the largest and most popular ranking within the top Carnival Celebrations on the planet. Some Refer to this holiday […]
Ios Island, Uncomplicated Hedonistic Living
Ios Island in Greece is in a class all its own. Although not the most picturesque, upscale, historic or significant of Greek Islands, it is one of the best spots on the planet for a hedonistic adventure featuring cheap alcohol, party goers, great music and youthful travelers. You do not have the usual distractions of […]
Top 10 Greece Tourist Sites
We present the basic “must-see” Top 10 Greece Tourist Sites for first-time visitors to Greece. These are the places, for better or worse, that attract visitors by the thousands every year and getting more popular with each passing season. For those on a time constraint due to a limited stay in Athens or possibly visiting […]
Top 13 Beaches of Greece
Every where one looks there is a top 10 list of beaches as if someone other than the 12 Gods can make such a list of favorites. The problem is simple; Greece and it’s islands have an overabundance of beaches, coves and private hideaways which one calls a beach. The Endless sands of the Greek coast […]
Time Travel to Olympos Village in Karpathos
The Village of Olympos located on the Island of Karpathos is one of the few places left on this planet that gives one a sense that they have traveled back in Time where many of the women still sport the traditional garb of generations long gone. The first inhabitants that settled in Olympos, were […]
Greek Islands are NOT For Sale
Headlines have been screaming of reports such as the one I came across today: “GREECE may be forced to rent out The Acropolis and sell some of its famous holiday islands to pay its debts.” The aforementioned headline appeared in an Australian News Outlet Frankly I am sick and tired of these sensationalized headlines that […]