The town of Nafpaktos is not very famous or popular among comparing it with other Greek destinations. But doubtless is one of the most picturesque places on the Greek mainland. Nafpaktos has an old fashioned and Medieval atmosphere which impresses the visitors. Attractions as the charming scenery, the Venetian port and the plenty of beautiful surrounding beaches make the town the perfect destination. The port is the most prettily scenic of the ...
The Greek Easter
In every corner of Greece, the Greek Easter is celebrated in a unique way. Customs and traditions come to life and folklore events take place in the biggest celebration in Christendom. The paint and crack of the eggs, the Procession of the Epitaph on the streets and the transfer of the Holy Light from the church at home are the most common customs. Each region, however, has its own way of celebrating both the Passion and Resurrection. -Pottery ...
Rivers in Greece
A river is a watercourse which flows towards to a lake or sea and comes from a lake, from a well or from the combination of two streams. A river from the prehistoric years was a source of life for the residents who lived around it. Human uses the power of the rivers with a lot of ways as the transport, the use of hydropower, for sports, for bathing/washing and of course as a source of food and freshwater. These important for life characteristics ...
Why keep the work away from your vacations
Vacations have a very important role to play. They allow us to move away from the many, excruciating, everyday business problems and allow our body to get rid of some of the stress, the anxiety and tension. Vacations can help you relax, renew, heal mentally and physically and recover your strength in order to reach your goals. Nowadays the number of people who go on holiday to relax but actually remain connected and engaged with the everyday ...
Tips for first-time skiers
Skiing is not a sport for everyone, there are many who simply won't enjoy it. However, many people who try skiing once and then never again were not given a fair chance, because they were brought by a "friend" who probably made no serious effort to give them the basic information they needed to avoid being miserable. Here then is a list of advice for a new skier. It can also be used by would-be instructors to help you give a novice the best ...
Mycenaean civilization – Rise and fall
The Mycenaean civilization was also known as Achaean civilization. Their civilization was the cultural period of the Bronze Age. Pylos, Corinth and Mycenae were independent city states were the strongest among the Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae was a city of Agamemnon (one of those leaders who defeated Troy.) the city states were ruled by kings. They had their palaces built on hilltops which were enclosed with giant walls, in case of attack; ...
Top 5 Bad Ass Monsters From Greek Mythology
Our love affair with monsters is not a completely new thing; the fertile imagination of the ancient Greeks had given rise to many terrifying beings. While these ancient mythical monsters may not have been the results of cloning, nuclear tests, or even deep sea mining, they certainly were as good, if not better than present-day, computer generated ones. And these monsters have staying power, for they have continued to influence writers and artists ...
The island of Skopelos
If you were ever faced with the hundreds of islands that "litter" the map of Greece, maybe you have wondered how people choose their favourite for their holidays. On Skopelos, however, the local residents know why their island is so unique: it's quite simply one of the greenest in Greece. It has five million pine trees, 50.000 olive trees, and 5.000 friendly and hospitable people. According to official European studies, Skopelos is the greenest ...