Bent But Not Broken
The meander is an ancient Greek art motif that is recognizable to most everyone, although few know about its origins. A visit to Athens helps uncover its history.
Hammam Baths, Athens
Conveniently located in the heart of Athens’ historical centre, Hammam Baths is an invitation to oriental exoticism.
Weekend Away (Greek islands)
With 2,000 islands scattered across the Greek archipelago, lovers of the sun and the deep blue will be spoilt for choice.
Pearls of the Aegean, Morning Calm Magazine (Korean Airlines)
Named after the circle they form around the sacred island of Delos, the Cyclades (or circular islands) have long captivated the imagination of visitors...
Heroes in a Half Shell
Zante’s Laganas Bay is home to its most celebrated resident: the loggerhead
sea turtle. But even this thick-skinned survivor needs a little looking after.
A trip to paradise
With some 6,000 sun havens scattered across the Mediterranean Sea, the Greek islands are an earthly paradise of sugar-white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, where time stands still and sweltering, and hazy afternoons are punctuated by the chirping of cicadas. Here is a guide to four of the best Greek islands to visit.
7 Greek Food Festivals to Whet Your Appetite | BootsnAll
Such is the love for food among Mediterranean countries that after a joint petition, put forward by Greece, Spain, Italy and Morocco, UNESCO decided to include the Mediterranean diet in the World Heritage list, in the 5th session of the UNESCO Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Nairobi, Kenya, last November.
An evening with the stars
Among the first cities in the world to embrace the outdoor cinema trend over a century ago, Athens is the proud home of Cine Paris. Built at the heart of the city's most picturesque neighbourhood, Plaka, right at the foot of the Acropolis, this is a jewel of a cinema.
Holding the Secret to Longevity
Located in the southernmost part of Europe, the Greek island of Crete has been blessed with a temperate climate that provides the optimal conditions for cultivating high-quality produce. The Cretan diet, which dates back to the Minoan Age, is widely believed to promote longer and healthier lives.
Byzantine Glory, Baltic Outlook (Air Baltic)
Treasure trove of historical artefacts in Athens.
Castles, Ghosts and England's Galapagos: Secrets of Northumberland
Northumberland…a wild border region battered by tempestuous seas, home to hulking castles, wild moorland and the site of many ancient battles. About a quarter of Northumberland is a national park and the county offers outstanding “get away from it
all” scenery. This is, after all, the most sparsely populated and unspoiled region of the United Kingdom.
Dream Job: Building a Fitness Business on Spain's Gran Canaria
For most of his life, Jason Kennedy had been looking for a place to lay down roots and call home. Not just any place though... It had to combine his four favorite things: a starry night sky, warm weather all year around, oceans, and mountains...
Gdansk in 24 Hours
A melting pot of cultures, peoples and languages, Gdansk features a mix of Polish, Prussian and German influences from a long and often turbulent history. Here are five ways to enjoy the city.
Sweet Tyne: A sugarholic’s guide to the sweetest spots in Newcastle
If there’s one thing the UK knows how to do best, it’s sweets — and all things chocolate in particular. Newcastle is a prime example of the Brits’ soft spot for sugar, as the birthplace of the iconic Wispa chocolate bar before it became a Cadbury classic. Such is the appetite for sweets in the ‘Toon’ that family businesses have long dedicated themselves to serving up decadent desserts. Here are some of the best locally owned spots to satisfy your sweet tooth in Newcastle.