Ochi Day in Greece

Ochi Day (Oxi Day) is celebrated each year on October 28. The day commemorates the resistance of the Greek during the World War II , following the Italian army’s invasion. Today, there are military and naval parades , as well as memorial services all over the country. History On October 28, 1940 Mussolini (the leader…

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…

Kos

Part of the Dodecanese group , Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes. It is also the third largest in the group. Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. You can still see here the ruins of the ancient city and the castle. The view for the highest point in the…

Ferries to and from Crete

Crete is a very beautiful and exciting Greek island. Many come here for the excellent beaches. But Crete is also an excellent destination for those want to explore nature or spend a romantic vacation. One of the most romantic ways to get to Crete is by ferry. When you look for ferries between islands, you…

Cyprus

Cyprus is a popular stop on a European vacation. Although its history is far from being calm, Cyprus is a very safe country to visit. And thanks to being in the European Union, it is also very easy to plan a vacation here. The island is blessed with great weather – scorching hot in July…

Samos

Samos is an island in the North Aegean Sea, located close to the Turkish mainland. It lies south of Chios and north of Patmos and the Dodecanese. The island is the birthplace of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, as well as the astronomer Aristarchus of Samos (who was the first to propose that the…