On this Day in Greece - April 29th
Monday April 28, 2008
Constantine P. Cavafy, an Alexandria-based poet of Greek ancestry, was born on this day in 1863. His erotic poems celebrating his passion for other men were groundbreaking, and other famous ... Read More
Air Raid Sirens, Rockets, and Brush Fires - Just Another Easter on Chios
Monday April 28, 2008
Easter celebrations in Greece take on an interesting turn - as you'll see in this article and video from Times Now, showing the highly traditional, highly illegal festivities on the ... Read More
Happy Easter! Kalo Pascha!
Sunday April 27, 2008
No, this isn't an out-of-date blog post. April 27th is Greek Orthodox Easter, celebrated throughout Greece. And Monday is "Easter Monday" which is not so much a devotional day as ... Read More
Good Friday in Heraklion, Crete
Friday April 25, 2008
Is that your imagination, or do the streets of Heraklion smell like rosewater? There's a reason - take a virtual stroll through Heraklion, Crete, as residents observe Greek Orthodox Good ... Read More
Piraeus Archaeological Museum Reopens
Monday April 21, 2008
This is a gem even if you don't like Athens' bustling port town of Piraeus - a great collection of some eye-catching larger-than-life bronzes, many monumental stones, and a fascinating ... Read More
Exploring Evia by Greek Caique From US 760
Wednesday April 16, 2008
What's an Evia? What's a caique? If you're asking, Evia is the third-largest Greek island and one almost completely neglected by tourists; you may know it better under its alternate ... Read More
Holland America Copenhagen to Athens on Sale
Saturday April 12, 2008
The 15-night Copenhagen to Athens cruise from Holland America is on sale, with big discounts on cabins and lower-than-usual deposits to reserve your place. Participants on the "Tastes of Europe" ... Read More
International Monuments Day
Friday April 11, 2008
It's another "free" day in Greece for International Monuments Day. You can take advantage of free admissions to museums and archaeological sites on Friday,April 18th. Not right for your travel ... Read More
Poseidon Yacht Cruise - Up to 40% Discount on A Greek Island Hopper
Saturday April 5, 2008
Poseidon Cruises is offering a hefty 40% discount off already-reasonable prices for their May 17th departure from Athens. Both one-week and two-week cruises are available at the same deep discount, ... Read More
Comicdom Con
Thursday April 3, 2008
There's no reason to leave your hobbies and interests at home when you travel - so if comic books and pop culture are your thing, the American Hellenic Union and ... Read More
A "Friend" in Greece
Tuesday April 1, 2008
"Friends" star Jennifer Aniston has announced her plans to visit Greece this summer - specifically Crete, where her father was born. She allegedly is very serious and has even ... Read More