Travel

An exclusive interview with Angela Gerekou: Heralding a new era in Greek tourism

People | Mar 2020

As tourism marketing moves from glossy picture-perfect advertising to cater to an eco-conscious, inquisitive and technologically-advanced traveller, Sudha Nair-Iliades speaks to Angela Gerekou, President of the Greek National Tourism Organization on the radical changes in global tourism and Greece’s response to unlocking its tourism poten...

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You don’t need to fly to get ski high

Travel | Mar 2020

For many Greece is the land of sun, sea and whitewashed houses with azur doors; however, come winter, this land also boasts many mountains blanketed in snow. One of the most popular is Mount Parnassos with its 19 ski runs, 10 trails, restaurants and ski / snowboard schools. The peaks of Kellaria and Fterolakas can be enjoyed b...

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How We Will Travel in 2020

Travel | Mar 2020

As we get ready to head into a new decade, we wanted to look at the 2020 travel trends that will shape the way we all vacation and shape the industry as a whole. So what will the main 2020 travel trends be? We decided to delve a little deeper and pick out the most important shifts happening… Shareability is king: Travellers,...

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Extreme sports to do in Greece

Travel | Feb 2020

Any mention of Greece mostly evokes images of the majestic Acropolis, the white villages of the Cyclades bordering a deep blue sea or simply sandy shores lapped by turquoise waters. Few people see Greece as an extreme sports destination, but we hope to change this with this article. Rock climbing Now, we can all agree that when it comes to rock c...

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Playing the Goat

Insider Stories | Feb 2020

Danylo Hawaleshka steps back in time with the cacophonous, kid-clad dancers of Skyro. We’re lost. And we know we’re lost because it’s dark out and we’ve just driven onto the military base on the Aegean island of Skyros. We make a quick U-turn, followed by a phone call to our genial host-to-be - a bon vivant by the name of Dimi...

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Greek filoxenia

Travel | Jan 2020

It might not belong to an international chain, but their properties have oodles of charm to make it one of the most desirable places to stay in Athens. The family-run 4-star Hotel Herodion and its sister 3-star Philippos Hotel, located at the footsteps of the Acropolis not only exude discreet elegance, they have been consistently rated by...

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5 reasons why you should visit Nafplio

Travel | Jan 2020

This little coastal gem in the Peloponnese was Greece's first capital. Its stunning architecture, layered history, cultural outposts and its laidback vibe make Nafplio the perfect getaway destination. Ethel Dioulambaka suggests five compelling reasons to visit. #01. IT IS CONSIDERED AS ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC CITIES IN GREECE ...