Pontikonisi, the Legendary Mouse Island, Corfu
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Let's discover Pontikonisi, the lovely little islet fondly named Mouse Island, Corfu, and its legendary tales (or shall I say, "tails"). Pontikonisi is a tiny ...
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The Achilleion Palace: Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s Villa in Corfu, Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Once upon a time in the late 19th century, Empress Elisabeth of Austria created a palatial retreat, the Achilleion Palace, on the Greek island of ...
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Regions of Greece: Maps and Easy Overview of All Regions in Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
How many regions of Greece are there? What's the difference between the Peloponnese peninsula and the Peloponnese Region? Where does Mount Athos fit into the ...
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Agios Nikolaos, Greece: Travel Guide to the Chic Town on Lake Voulismeni, Crete
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Agios Nikolaos is a chic and charming coastal town in Crete, the largest island in Greece. It’s the capital city of Lasithi, one of four ...
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Gournia: Explore an Ancient Minoan Town in Crete, Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
On the Greek island of Crete, Gournia is an ancient Minoan town, seemingly forgotten by time and travelers. Let’s discover this beautiful Bronze Age archaeological ...
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Why Visit Greece? Is Greece Worth Visiting?
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Why visit Greece? Is Greece worth visiting? What makes Greece unique among all the wonderful places in the world? We get asked these questions a ...
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Plan Your Trip to Greece: Top Tips Including Best and Worst Time to Visit Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Planning a trip to Greece? Wondering what's the best place and the best time to visit Greece? Looking for helpful tips to plan and prepare ...
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Landmarks in Greece: Famous Greek Landmarks of Every Region with Maps
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Landmarks in Greece often evoke ancient times shrouded in mists, mysteries, legends, and lore. The most famous landmarks do indeed date from ancient Greece, connecting ...
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Hidden Gems in Athens, Greece: Explore the Historic City Center
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Hidden gems in Athens, Greece, include ancient and modern-day wonders for the traveler who explores on and off the beaten path. The Greek capital city ...
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Athens to Epidaurus, Greece: Travel Guide to the Ultimate Ancient Theater
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Athens to Epidaurus is a legendary travel experience in Greece. You can easily visit this epic archaeological site and the ultimate ancient theater on a ...
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Where to Stay in Nafplio, Greece: Best Areas, Best Places, and Our Hotel Reviews
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Planning your trip and wondering here to stay in Nafplio, Greece? Let's discover the best areas and the best places to stay in this beautiful ...
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Bridges in Greece: Famous Spans and Historic Hidden Gems
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Bridges in Greece delight and dazzle the traveler, the photographer, the historian, and the architecture aficionado alike. This ancient yet ever-new land offers an impressive ...
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Rio-Antirio Bridge: Modern Engineering Masterpiece in Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Let's discover the Rio-Antirio Bridge, a modern engineering masterpiece. It's the longest bridge in Greece and ranks among the best bridges in the world. The ...
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Nafpaktia, Greece: Day Trips from Nafpaktos
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Come travel off the beaten path in Nafpaktia, Greece. On delightful day trips from Nafpaktos, discover hidden gems of nature, culture, and community. Nafpaktia (Ναυπακτία) ...
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Where to Stay in Nafpaktos, Greece: Best Areas, Best Places, and Our Hotel Reviews
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Where to stay in Nafpaktos, Greece? Locally owned and operated, the best places in Nafpaktos offer cozy comforts, personal touches, and authentic philoxenia – Greek ...
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