Posted on February 28, 2013 by sguese

  According to Greek mythology, Theseus abandoned Ariadne on the island of Naxos. Ariadne didn’t seem to mind as she took up with Dionysus, god of wine and ecstasy. It would seem she got the better end o f the deal. Myths aside, Dionysus is still the Greek island of Naxos’ favorite deity. Producer of [...]

Posted on February 14, 2013 by sguese

  In July and August, Skiathos is a sea of tourist activity. One of Greece’s premier resorts transforms in the summertime into a major spot for sunburns and swimming. However Skiathos has much more to offer, any time of the year. The green island covers in a thick pine forest, known for its long and golden [...]

Posted on February 12, 2013 by sguese

  Samos is permanently green. The most visited island of the North-Eastern Aegean Islands covers in lush forested mountains, making it easy to see why all the tourists come here. Throw in sweet local wine, welcoming traditional villages and sacred ancient sites to the mix and you have an appealing island getaway. Samos prides itself [...]

Posted on February 11, 2013 by sguese

  What was once the ancient city of Pharai is now Messinia’s capital and the second largest city in the Peloponnese. Kalamata may not be best known for its size, but rather its olives. The town evidently gets its name from the miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary known as kalo mata, otherwise good eye. [...]

Posted on January 09, 2013 by sguese

Across shady groves of pine, olive and oak trees, you will find Olympia. Often said to be the most beautiful major site in the Peloponnese, this is where the games began. Warring empires would put down their spears to battle like civilized athletes in Olympia. Today you can still see the considerable remains of two [...]

Posted on December 05, 2012 by sguese

  Thessaloniki’s markets make Athens look like it is the true second city in Greece.  However, Thessaloniki takes that title politically and population wise. Long harboring the strategic location on the main land route from Europe into Asia, Thessaloniki served as a powerful city during the Roman Empire. Many of its monuments hark back to [...]

Posted on November 23, 2012 by sguese

  Paphos is a dream for those that don’t mind a little dirt and dust to dive into the lives of the city’s past. While Paphos does boast a tourist center, it balances with a calmer area of town, littered with lovely colonial buildings, museums and fine dining. However most are in search of the [...]

Posted on October 28, 2011 by sguese

Heraklion or Iraklio, no matter what you know Crete’s capital to be, the town is without question the economic center of the island. The fifth largest city is all of Greece, Heraklion is also the main transportation hub for all of Crete. The modern city won’t make you feel as though you are stepping back [...]