Train Travel in Greece

Trains are an excellent way to discover any country, Greece included. But you definitely need a lot of time to do it. The Greek railway history starts in 1869, with the first line connecting Athens to Piraeus. International Rail Links There are two international rail routes from Europe: Through the Balkans: the traditional route through…

Driving in Greece

Driving in Greece can be a real pleasure for those who can drive and especially for travelers who can drive defensively. Driving in Greece is a bit insane and locals appear to ignore the rules. Often, travelers tend to copy the locals and that surely spells dangerous situations. Driving legally in Greece In order to…

Bus Travel in Greece

Although flying is definitely the fastest and most convenient way to get to mainland Greece, if you are on a tight budget, the buses – along with the trains – are good alternatives. Overall, the buses are reliable, clean and efficient but the travel times can be quite long. Getting to/from Greece by Bus –…

Halloween in Greece

With Halloween just three days away, pretty much everyone in the world is racing to get the perfect outfit and to find a party to attend. We know about the American holiday and customs and many European countries have adopted the holiday… but, how about the Greeks? Do Greeks celebrate Halloween? Until recently, Halloween wasn’t…

Budget Airlines that Fly to Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is one of the oldest European cities and totally different than Greece’s capital, Athens . Thessaloniki is a city preferred by the younger crowds, looking for an exciting vacation. It is also close to a lovely beach area. Thessaloniki is served by quite a lot of low-cost carriers which makes flying into this part…

Budget Airlines That Fly to Athens

Athens is Greece’s capital and the city where most of the tourists land, before starting to explore the rest of the country. Those who plan to visit the city can indulge in its historical landmarks, museums and, of course, Greek food. Athens is, thankfully, served by a variety of European low-cost carriers. There are direct…

Kalymnos

Kalymnos (alternative spelling: Kalimnos) is part of the Dodecanese group , well known for its beaches, sunshine and limestone climbing cliffs. It is also popular for the natural sponges which can be purchased here. Location It is located to the west of Bodrum (Turkey), between Kos and Leros. How to get to Kalymnos Kalymnos is…

Zakynthos (Zante)

Zakynthos is the third largest of the Ionian Islands and a very popular island among tourists. Beautiful beaches, lovely places to visit and a relaxed atmosphere, make Zante a great choice for your summer vacation. How to get to Zakynthos Being an island, Zante is served by ferries from mainland Greece and other Greek islands.…

Ferries from Naxos to Rhodes (and return)

The Rhodes to Naxos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Naxos is one of the islands in the Cyclades group , popular among tourists for the beaches , excellent food and interesting places to visit. Rhodes is one of the most popular Greek islands, part of the Dodecanese group Rhodes or…