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Underwater photography in Greece

Posted in Photography, Summer Info

Everybody has heard of photography. Also, most tourists carry their still or video cameras with them on their trips and capture the images of things, sites or places on their cameras. Photographing of over-ground sites is very common. This is true of sites in Greece also. However, what is not so well known is that Greece is also an underwater photographer’s paradise. In fact, underwater photography in Greece is a popular pastime for both professional photographers and many nature loving tourists who visit the country every year. It is so popular that, often, many underwater photographic contests are held. In

Sailing Holidays in Greece

Posted in Activities, Summer Info

Sailing holidays in Greece provide vacationers ample opportunities to unveil the hidden splendor and grandeur of Greek Islands and Greece. Vacationers can enjoy the luxury sailing vacation on warm turquoise waters of Greek Islands along with exploring the hidden gems on the remote islands of Greece. Sunbathe on the untouched and magnificent sandy beaches and drop anchor in some of the scheduled bays will truly make your sailing vacation remarkable and memorable. But, these places can only by explored through boats. Just imagine, driving off the yacht to the crystal clear waters of the Greek Islands and simply enjoying afternoon

How to eat when you go Hiking

Posted in Activities, Winter Info

Just like a car needs fuel to drive, so does the human body need food and drink to build up the energy needed to walk. The provisions you take with you will largely depend on your own preferences, the duration of the hike, and if you will be able to replenish your supplies along the way. In general, good planning and precautions can prevent serious nutrition problems. In this section, we will look at all aspects of good Hiking nutrition. Selecting your Foods Hiking Provisions – Outdoor Nutrition Selecting what food to take with you will depend on your plans.

How to pack your Holiday Baggage

Posted in Travel Tips

There are many last minute appealing holiday travel deals to be secured which includes holiday bed and breakfast accommodation with attractive last minute deals. You can also easily make a comparison between the hotel rates to secure the best deal. The last and the most crucial action to take after securing your last minute holiday deals includes what to pack and how to pack your holiday baggage. Packing your bag for a holiday trip, a short break or even a business trip can sometimes be a tough core. In addition, packing for others like children and partners can lead to

Everything you should know about Greek wines

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Wines are consumed in almost all parts of the world and if you are a wine lover you must know something about the Greek wines. Or… you might have rarely heard about Greek wines just because you do not have any interest in the history of wine. Today wine is being produced in almost all countries around the globe and is very popular among the masses. Actually the production of wine started in Greece in very ancient times. It may date back to two thousand years ago. History tells us that during that past era, wine was produced by the

Why Greece is an ideal place in which to hold conferences

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Organizing a conference or a scientific or a professional nature meeting, the first thing you should look for is if the area you choose meets the requirements for holding an event like this. Also, you must take into account the number of people who will participate and the kind of event. Greece, meets plenty of the requirements for a meeting and that’s why is in the list of the 20 most popular destinations for holding conferences. The great climate, the gorgeous natural beauties, the cultural treasure, the famous hospitality, the luxuries and well-equipped hotels and the great variety of

Luxury and posh holidays in Greece

Posted in Travel Tips

The definition of the word ‘’luxury’’ is something that you do not really need to live or survive, but is enjoyable, nice, or relaxing to have. It refers to products or services of a very high standard. It is often used to describe something extraneous or expensive, usually something that many people do not have, and use for leisure time. So, if you want to feel special choose for your holidays a luxury and posh destination. Luxury and posh holidays which respect themselves must include yachting, five stars hotels, suites and luxury villas. Greece is a destination which can offer

The Writings of Homer Part 1 – Iliad

Posted in Mythology

The ‘’Epics of Homer’’ are the most famous writings from the historical period of the Ancient Greece. These epics are two, Iliad and Odyssey. Homer is mentioned as author and there is only some contradictory and questionable information about him. The Iliad was written some decades before the Odyssey approximately in the 8th century BC and its name Iliad was inspired from the ancient name of the town and battlefield ‘’Ilion’’ (Troy). The Iliad is a heroic poem and is consisted of 15.693 verses and is separated in 24 parts (as the 24 characters of the Greek alphabet) known as

Tips for travelling as a couple

Posted in Travel Tips

Greece is a great destination if you wish to visit it as a couple. It is considered to be one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. You can consider it as a great honeymoon destination also. It is a serene and calm place and far from the maddening crowd of your city. The mundane reality of the daily life is forgotten for some time and you put off from the humdrum of daily existence. If you have decided to enjoy Greece as a couple then surely you will never regret the decision in your entire life. You

Travelling like a local in Greece

Posted in Travel Tips

If you are planning to visit Greece for your holidays then you have made the best and the perfect choice. It is one of the top tourist attractions in the world. There is so much to explore and experience. Visit it with your family, your partner, your friends or go as a solo traveller. You will enjoy each and every part of Greece. In order to commence on your adventurous journey, you need to know every nook and corner of Greece. You have to get acquainted with the places and the streets. You have to possess the knowledge like a