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 June 20, 2012 by sguese

Enclosed with massive walls, Rhodes Town has long known what it means to be important. The island serves as the capital of the Dodecanese in Greece. Throughout ancient times, Rhodes held appeal for its strategic position. As proof of that fact, the ancient city of Rhodes dates back to 407 B.C. It would develop as [...]

Posted on October 23, 2011 by sguese

Part of the Ionian Islands, Zakynthos, or Zante as it is sometimes referred, easily steals holiday hearts. With beautiful sandy beaches and endangered sea turtles, the island just south of Kefalonia leaves much to appreciate. Most travelers begin in Zakynthos Town. Located on the eastern side of the island, Zakynthos Town serves as the capital [...]

Posted on October 15, 2011 by sguese

The third largest island in Greece leaves a taste in your mouth you can’t quite shake. Lesvos is not only known for its wonderful beaches, thermal springs and picturesque villages but also for its eye-opening ouzo. The largest island in the Northeastern Aegean also was the home of Sappho, the famous female poet. Just remember, [...]

Posted on September 07, 2011 by sguese

Democracy was born here. Drama grew up here. Philosophy settled here. And Ancient Greece died here. Athens reached its peak in the 5th century B.C. Many of the classical buildings have become icons of Ancient Greece. Athens is truly unlike any other city. So much of today’s world was conceived, raised and ended here. Athens [...]