Figuring out a daily food budget for your summer vacation in Greece

Planning the vacation’s budget is important. While the flight and accommodation are responsible for the bulk of the money spent, we also need to figure out how much eating out will cost us.

Getting from Athens to Meteora

Planning to visit the monasteries in Meteora? Then read about how to get from Athens to Meteora.

Ferries from Athens: dealing with the Port of Piraeus

Piraeus is a large and busy port. Learn how to deal with it and where to find the ferries to your desired destination.

Museums in Athens

The Greeks have always been an influential power in the Mediterranean. Learning their history and appreciating their art was part of our school years. A visit in Greece’s capital, Athens, is not complete without visiting at least some of the important museums.

Day Trips from Thessaloniki

When planning your vacation in Thessaloniki , chances are you’d want to take some day trips as well. There are several nice places located close to Thessaloniki and which can be easily reached by bus or ferry.

Traditional Greek Christmas Carols

Calanda (carols, Greek) are a very old custom, which remained practically unchanged since Ancient times. Children gather and go from house to house singing the carols, accompanied usually by triangles and mandolins.

The Dodecanese

The Dodecanese – literally meaning 12 islands – is a group of 12 larger islands and 150 smaller ones, located in the Aegean Sea.

Souvenirs from Greece

We all love souvenirs…whenever I go to a place I pick up something. My house is filled with stuffed animals from different zoos, seashells, coffee mugs and other small things I can use all the time and they remind me of the places I’ve been so far. Lately I’ve bought clothes during the sales period…

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