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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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Springtime view of a main road ruins on archaeological site of Minoan Gournia with blue skies and budding flowers

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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Essential Travel Safety Tips: Lessons Learned from the Slow Travel Life

By Marilee Kostadimas | Travel

Travel safety tips, resources, and recommendations can help make your trip smoother and easier when traveling abroad or closer to home. Wherever wanderlust leads you, ...
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Colorful neoclassical buildings and pastel waterfront houses lining the harbor of Gytheio Port in the Peloponnese region of Greece.

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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The ancient Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon brilliantly illuminated at night against a dark evening sky.

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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A panoramic view looking across the urban cityscape of Athens, Greece, toward the prominent green slopes of Mount Lycabettus under a bright, scattered-cloud sky.

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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A view of the sun setting over a city over Luís de Camões Square

Chiado, the Best Neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal

By Marilee Kostadimas | Portugal,  Travel

Why is Chiado considered the best neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal? Let’s discover the answer together. We’ll start with a quick introduction to Lisbon neighborhood locations. ...
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The ornate Rua Augusta Arch viewed from Commerce Square in Lisbon, Portugal, flanked by historic yellow buildings under a sunny blue sky.

3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: Complete Lisbon Itinerary and Travel Guide

By Marilee Kostadimas | Portugal,  Travel

Are 3 days in Lisbon, Portugal enough? Let's discover how to introduce and immerse yourself in this beautiful city, the vital and vibrant Portuguese capital ...
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