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Tips and tricks to make insects stay away from you

Posted in Travel Tips

As humans we love to believe that we are the first created creatures and we paramount in relation with the rest of the creatures but in actual fact the earth is the home for thousands different species of animals and insects which fortunately prefer to ignore us. OK… most of them. As it’s counted there are 1.500.000.000 insects for each one of us and in this number are included very beautiful butterflies and insects we love to watch but also and insects we leniently hate. Bees with deadly sting, flies and cockroaches with disgusting habits, fleas which have killed more

Dolphins in Greece

Posted in Greek nature, Summer Info

Dolphins are among the most amazing creatures present in waters almost all over the world. They are very intelligent and friendly . You can play with the dolphins without any hesitancy. Dolphins are present in almost each and every ocean of the world. They may also be present in the rivers, but only in some major rivers. Various species of dolphins are found in the Amazon River in Brazil and also in some huge rivers in India. Dolphins are very amusing animals and people love to play and enjoy with them. But under certain circumstances these beautiful creatures are at

Diving Tips

Posted in Activities, Summer Info

The main reason you dive is to see the beautiful things underwater! Yet many divers look thru a constant fog on their faceplate, seeing very little clearly. Clean your faceplate before you think of going in the water. If it is new, use toothpaste, detergent, etc., until a thin sheet of water forms on the inside of the glass when you wet it, without beading up. Pay special attention to the outside edges of the glass, too. Why buy a wide angle faceplate if you are only going to keep the center of the lens clear. Stay aware of your

Hang gliding in Greece

Posted in Activities

Hang gliding is known as an air sport where they use a light weight aircraft which looks like a parachute. This does not fly by any motor, but it is being steered by the person who is in the hang glider. The person could basically steer the aircraft by simply shifting the body weight into different locations. The process as to how it happens is, that these hang gliders do not necessary have to be launched by a launching pad. But it must be operated from a mountain top. This is where the pilot basically runs by foot and makes

Castle Towns in Greece

Posted in Historical Info

Greece is one of those places in the world where you can see some of the preserved culture and well kept historic buildings and houses. This just brings out a desire to explore this small world as it has so much to offer to an individual seeking enjoyment and exploration. A combination of natural beauty, preserved ancient towers with a spice up of western technologies wraps, up the entire fun one would be looking for during his special vacation days. Just to mention that there is a large number of renowned tower towns in Greece. In this article we will

Watersports in Greece

Posted in Activities

Greece is a very beautiful country with countless golden beaches and crystal blue sea. Some people who visit or live in Greece are happy just lying beside the Mediterranean but those who want to do something in it, on it or under it, look for something special and quite extreme. That’s why are created a lot of beach clubs which can organize a wide range of watersports, from sailing to diving and windsurfing to waterskiing. The country offers full equipped supplies with high quality services on the islands and at the mainland. The 3,000 Greek islands is an ideal place

Greek Mythology – Cosmogony

Posted in Mythology

The beginning of time and origin of the gods for the ancient Greeks is best described In Hesiod’s “Theogony”. So in the beginning there was Chaos, the Earth and Eros. These three primary deities had no family relationship between them, just appeared one after the other. Chaos was pitch-dark like a black spider with no sign of life. Absolute silence reigned everywhere. This scary, original creature was boundless; it had neither a beginning nor end. It was so vast, so if someone was living at the time and could fly, he would fly in all his life without being able

The best destinations for Camping Holidays

Posted in Activities, Greek nature, Travel Tips

Are you planning to visit Greece on a holiday? Know about the perfect places in the country for camping holidays. Greece has thousands of visitors every year who go to relax in the wonderful beaches, swim in the clean and clear waters and pay a visit to the top archaeological sites in the world. The Greeks are very proud of their nation and want every visitor to taste the beauties of the country. Read this guide to find the top camping holidays destinations in the country. Greece is a wonderful country to visit and has a rich history, cultural heritage

Shipwrecks discovered in Greece

Posted in Activities, Photography, Summer Info

Greece is known for its beauty and also its ancient history. There are many things to explore if you make a tour to Greece. Greece also has a rich culture, and amazing sights to see and to fill your hearts with amazing memory. Greece also known as one of the world’s oldest places filled with many myths and many stories. This place is also blessed with nature’s gifts and so many places to see and experience a lifetime of a holiday. There have also been many ship wrecks which have happened in the seas nearby Greece. These wrecks have brought

Extreme sports in Greece

Posted in Activities

“Extreme sports” is a term that is frequently used in the world of today. The escalating need to have thrill and adventure in life has increased the scope of extreme sports all over the world. While we are aware of the term sports, its combination with the word extreme gives it a totally new meaning. The term together refers to the kinds of sport activities that trigger an adrenaline rush in the participant. These activities are extremely risky and can result in fatal injuries. This very riskiness of these activities adds thrill and adventure to the participant’s life. Just like