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If you’re looking for a place that’s a bit off-the-beaten-track, where you are unlikely to run into large tour groups, consider a trip to Skopje (pronounced scope-ee-ah). One of the low-cost capitals in Europe, this quirky city offers visitors a wide range of attractions, from the Kale Fortress to the Mother Teresa Memorial House and from the Millennium Cross to...
I try to be measured when I talk about my life in Greece because I never want to make other people envious. But the truth is, I feel like I need to rub stardust out of my eyes every day when I wake up in my adopted country. I can’t believe how lucky I am.
Mount Everest may be the highest point in the world, but Mount Olympus holds the title of the most legendary mountain. Measuring 9,570 feet, the tallest mountain in Greece was the ancient home of the twelve most powerful Olympian gods. Zeus, the king of the gods, used it as his stronghold when fighting the Titans...
Located in the east Aegean sea, with a population of under 10,000 people and a size of 99 square miles, Ikaria is one of my favorite places in Greece. Here are four reasons it might become one of yours too...
From flakey spinach pies filled with goat cheese to fresh grilled octopus drizzled with lemon and olive oil, Greek food never fails to leave an impression. Beyond island hopping, Greece is probably most famous for its remarkably delicious cuisine.
The phrase “Greek village” often conjures up images of adorable donkeys, olive tree orchards, fields of ripening produce, elderly town locals, and quaint shops with handcrafted items. The reality is often different, and many modern Greek villages...
If you grew up reading stories of the Greek gods and myths, a visit to Greece won’t disappoint you. From the twelve gods who sat on Mount Olympus to the Oracle of Delphi, Greek mythology captures not just our imaginations but our hearts as well.
I moved from San Francisco, California to Athens, Greece in 2012, and before my move, I had spent less than 90 days in the country. I relocated alone without family roots or a job waiting for me, so my new life could have gone in a lot of different directions. Eight years later, I’m still here because I love the life Greece...
When people ask which island has the best beaches in Greece, they expect to hear answers like “Crete” with the world-famous pink sands of Elafonisi Lagoon or “Mykonos” with the beaches named Paradise and Super Paradise. These beaches are truly beautiful, but they’re often overcrowded, hard to get to, or expensive...
What sets Sifnos apart from the hundreds of other Greek islands is its food innovation, and all over the island, you’ll find original twists and surprising variations on classic Greek dishes.