Get your gourmet fix and raise a toast to the end of summer in swanky style with Dom Pérignon's Executive Chef Marco Fadiga at The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino as he traces the champagne’s unique history dating back to the 17th century and pairs it with sumptuous meals. Champagnes have always evoked luxu...
Read moreFor a throwback to a simpler, almost monastic way of living – a far-cry from its overly touristic Cycladic neighbours, Amorgos, with its hidden coves, unhurried charms and timeless intrigue still captures the romantic nostalgia of the film that shot it to international fame. But quite frankly, its psimeni raki, that island elixir that mak...
Read moreAn architect by profession. Costas Spathis’ distinctive style in aerial photography is replete with simple geometries and mathematical sequences. The 114,000 followers on his Instagram account are testament to the surreal, escapist quality that his patterned compositions represent. Dominated by symmetry axes, vanishing points and aligned ...
Read moreTripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence honors Greece's traditional culinary scene, elegant accomodations and unforgettable island excursions. Greeks should be delighted to learn that Greece has earned its place as TripAdvisor’s fourth “Most Excellent” tourist destination, following list-toppers Iceland, Ireland and the United...
Read moreMajestic Corfu is in the spotlight once more with the third instalment of the hugely popular television series, The Durrells, based on Gerald Durrell's Corfu trilogy. Amanda Dardanis charts some of the Ionian island's best experiences. Homer’s “beautiful and rich land”, pulls off split-personality like no other Ionian island. ...
Read moreIt’s not enough anymore to simply switch on our out of office reply and slip away to re-charge our batteries on a simple sun ‘n sea holiday. Now, it’s all about innovative itineraries to help us to learn, grow and change. And perhaps, come back a different (read better) person. Amanda Dardanis suggests 5 transformative holiday experiences...
Read moreWe’ve done all the groundwork so that you can revel in all the must-see and dos in this wonderful northern coastal gem. Kavala, one of the largest cities in Northern Greece, is a city with a rich and storied past: thanks to its numerous important milestones throughout Byzantine, Roman and Christian history. The influence of ma...
Read moreFrom stylish “urban nature concept” sanctuaries to farm-to-fork adventures, and blissed-out city stays, Greece is getting greener every year. Amanda Dardanis introduces 5 wonderful destinations where you can boost your eco-cred during 2018. The Hands-on One [caption id="attachment_1471" align="aligncenter" width="1000...
Read moreLong arduous ferry journeys between the Ionian islands will be a thing of the past this summer as the popular island cluster is linked for the first time in history by a much-needed new ferry route. From May 1, visitors who would have previously had to travel far out of their way – and usually back to the mainland – can now is...
Read moreAthens’ ancient little sister “up north” has always been an intriguing alternative city, marching to her own beat. Insider’s Amanda Dardanis plots your perfect day out in this historic seaside port that rocks a youthful vibe, along with some incredible flavours. Greece’s second capital is often cast in Athens’ shadow. But than...
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