Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos [no longer exists]

UPDATE April 2019: Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites. You can now take the bus from Thessaloniki to Kavala then ferry to Lesvos or fly from Thessaloniki to Lesvos. ***** The Lesvos to Thessaloniki ferry schedule is available at the bottom of…

Enjoying Europe on a low budget: Athens

Athens has always been a popular travel destination thanks to its unique charm. For the history enthusiast, Athens is the place to learn about democracy and visit the important ruins. While for the party lovers, Athens’ night life must be checked out before heading to Thessaloniki or one of the islands. But in most cases,…

Canadian Embassy in Athens

The Canadian Embassy in Athens is meant to help the Canadian citizens who travel to Greece or a living here. The Embassy is able to help the Canadian citizens in the following situation: you have been arrested or detained in Greece a child (Canadian citizens) has been abducted you need to be evacuated in case…

Australian Embassy in Athens

The Australian Embassy in Athens is meant to provide assistance to the Australian citizens visiting Greece or living here. The Embassy also maintains an Honorary Consul in Thessaloniki, but it’s advisable to contact the Embassy in the first instance. The Australian Embassy can provide assistance in the following cases: if an Australian citizen lost a…

American Embassy & Consulate in Greece

Generally speaking, when a US citizen needs the help of the American Embassy, something went terribly wrong. The American Embassy in Athens and the Consulate General in Thessaloniki are meant to offer assistance to the US citizens living in Greece and those traveling to Greece. The emergency services offered by the American Embassy include: assistance…

British Embassy & Consulates in Greece

The embassy and the consular network in Greece are meant to help the UK citizens living in the country or traveling to Greece. There are five permanent consulates in Greece, as well as one consulate in Kos only during the summer months and honorary Consuls in Patras and Syros. If a UK citizen is victim…

Thessaloniki: White Tower

The most well known landmark in Thessaloniki is, without a doubt, The White Tower. Currently both a monument and a museum, it’s the symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia. A bit of history The tower was constructed by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and used to guard the east walls of the city. An…