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Easter in Greece: Following the Most Beautiful Epitaphios experience

Explore some of Greece’s most distinctive Good Friday traditions, from Corfu to Hydra, where the Epitaphios becomes a powerful cultural experience I still remember Easter in Corfu as a child. A Good Friday night in a northern village, candles lit, the Epitaphios moving slowly through the dark in a procession that felt almost otherworldly. Years later, I found the same

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3 destinations close to Athens for Easter break

It is a difficult year for those of us who like to travel any chance they get. The uncertainty of a war that can escalate at any time, as well as mounting gas prices has put a limit towards any ambitious plans for far away and exotic destinations. However, we

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki: The New Creative Lifestyle Hub of the City

Thessaloniki reveals itself through its details, and once you notice them, you

5 Winter Destinations in Greece for After New Year’s Day

Discover five winter destinations in Greece ideal for after New Year’s Day,

Kythera: So Close, Yet So Far

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It’s not the kind of place that usually makes it into your top 5 summer plans. It’s distant. Demanding. But worth every single kilometer you travel to get there. You don’t just arrive at Kythera—you find it. And once you do, you feel it. It’s not easy, nor does it

Zagorohoria – A Visit to Papigo and 4 Experiences You’ll Love

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Stone-built villages, breathtaking nature, unforgettable hikes, and flavors of Epirus that will stay with you forever 46 stone-built mountain villages, nestled together in one corner of Greece, capable of impressing at any season, whenever one chooses to visit. Zagorohoria is a circular region that seems to embrace you with its

Athens After Midnight: Urban Easter Under the Acropolis

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Just before midnight on Saturday, 19 April 2025, Athenians stream through the marble‑paved streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, clutching slender white candles called labathes. The Acropolis looms overhead—an ancient silhouette against the violet sky—while the city’s pulse slows to an expectant hush. Orthodox Easter in Athens is as urban as it is

“ACE Hotel”: Design Excellence and Relaxation on the Athens Riviera

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A Creative Tribute to Heritage and Design Excellence on the Athenian Riviera On a sunny Saturday morning, in the heart of Glyfada, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and immerse yourself in the charm of the Ace Hotel. A weekend in the heart of the Athens Riviera,

Two Days in Kastoria: A Hidden Gem Awaits

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We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to get lost – Ray Bradbury. Kastoria, nestled in northern Greece, is a charming city known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. Located on the shores of Lake Orestiada, Kastoria offers breathtaking views, especially at sunset when

“Symposion Cultural Center”: The place that honors Santorini’s viticulture through music, mythology, history and the arts

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In the heart of Megalochori one of Santorini’s lesser known villages that are nonetheless steeped in history and unique traditions, is where Argy Kakissis (Managing Director) and Yannis Pantazis (Musical Director/Musician/Instrument Artisan), decided to create their unique cultural center, Symposion. What they envisioned was a place where the island’s winemaking

The History of Salt: Exploring Messolonghi and its Salt Museum

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The historical aspect of salt and the unique experience of visiting Messolonghi and its museum You cross the long road that literally bisects the lagoon, and the scene unfolds like something straight out of a movie. Palm trees, painted in shades of blue and brown, line the route. Your eyes

A Tribute to the Noble Island of the Cyclades, Syros – the Place You’ll Instantly Want to Call Home

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The island’s wild beauty, Cycladic charm, unparalleled architecture, and the grandeur of Ermoupoli are just some of the things that set it apart, as a unique place where visitors feel they could live permanently.

A visit to the Tobacco Museum in Kavala

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Kavala was known as the Mecca of tobacco. Kavala is a city rich in history. From theneighbourhood of Panagia, which includes the part of the old city declared as “traditional neighbourhood”, the old town of Kavala hosting the square of Mehmet Ali and his “konaki”, the lighthouse, the church of

Crete: the inexhaustible isle

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Beaches, history and culture meet on our every visit to the Minoans’ island home. Archaeological and historical sites, tradition, gastronomy, charming mountain villages and enchanting beaches; Crete has it all. And in spades! Which is why it’s best to come to terms with two things before you embark on your

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