Men and women in traditional Cretan dress greet us with smiling eyes. The men hand out small glasses of fiery raki. But we are not on Crete, island of the Minoans in the Mediterranean. We are next to the river Thames, in Battersea, London, being welcomed to a traditional Cretan lunch at the hotel Rafayel […]
Going on a Greece vacation can be a fun and exciting experience. But tourists should be expecting something different in terms of stepping into a foreign country. In terms of culture, customs and other aspects, Greece has an entirely unique experience to offer. Here are some of the important things that tourists should know about […]
“The most luxurious thing we have here is nature”, says Tassos Gourgouras, welcoming our group to Milia (www.milia.gr/english.html). This restored mountain settlement is an international eco-tourism award-winner. Once derelict, these traditional stone farmhouses near the village of Vlatos in western Crete, are now comfortable, rustic eco-apartments, decorated with local furniture and powered by solar energy. All […]
Greece is a wonderful and fascinating country. It’s home to three of the great wonders of the ancient world and though they are now just ruins, the spirit and the culture of this great civilization still emanates. This is perhaps why a holiday in Greece is one of the most popular for those to seek […]
Many Tavernas advertise, “Fresh fish caught from the sea” what we didn’t expect is a 50kg ‘White Tuna’ in the harbour of Spartochori. Spartochori is on the Island of Meganissi in the Ionion. We’d arrived the evening before to see Spartochori’s picturesque hill village perched on a cliff overlooking the harbour. Whilst exploring the harbour below […]
It’s not until evening, do you really appreciate your surroundings. The heat of the day has abated as it extends into the evening. Bouzouki and Turkish melodies compete in the background around the harbour of Kos, as the setting sun turns from vivid orange to twilight then dusk. Walking along the quayside making our way […]
Sitting outside a taverna on a hillside can be a dangerous occupation…. The mind can wander !!
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