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Naoussa: Greece’s Unique Carnival of Myth, Tragedy and Joy

Greece's rich history of traditions comes alive during the Carnival season, a time when ancient customs and modern celebrations come together. Among these, the Carnival of Naoussa has a special place. It highlights the depth of Greece's cultural heritage...

Greece Among Top 5 Holiday Destinations, Says Hospitality Giant Accor

Greece is in the top 5 Southern Europe holiday destinations for those planning getaways this year, with Athens also listed among the top 'shoulder season' picks, according to French hospitality giant Accor. According to Accor's 2024 European trends report, intra-European...

Aegean Airlines Faces Criticism After Lost Kitten Incident

Greece's flagship travel provider Aegean Airlines has issued a response following the disappearance of a kitten on a flight from Chania Airport, Crete to Munich Airport, Germany via Athens. As relayed by the kitten's owner, she arrived at Chania Airport...

‘Floating’ Hyperloop Train Hits a Record-Breaking Speed of 387MPH

For more than 100 years, people have been using airplanes to make their trips within a country much quicker. But what if you could board a train that could take you to your destination even faster than a regular...

Greece’s Beautiful Mount Ziria, Birthplace of God Hermes

According to the legend, the Pleiad known as Maia gave birth to Zeus' son Hermes in a cave near the lake Dasios on Mount Ziria near the village of Trikala. Also known as Mount Kyllini or Mount Cyllene, this mountain...

Greek Island Sees Massive Spike in Airbnb Bookings After Netflix Series

Airbnb has seen a 32 percent increase in vacations booked to one Greek island thanks to the Netflix drama One Day, which tells the twenty-year love story of two friends over fourteen episodes. Scenes were shot in Rome, Greece,...

Greece Ranked Among Top Countries for Digital Nomads

Greece has been listed in the top 38 countries that are best suited for digital nomads, according to the Digital Nomad Visa Index. Greece has been ranked 28th out of the 38 countries considered the best places for digital nomads...

The Untold Ancient Greek Saga of South Asia

South Asia was once the easternmost part of the Ancient Greek world, an important but little-explored region of the Greek empire and cultural sphere. The Indian subcontinent is where the Orient meets the Occident and where Sanskrit meets Greek. Where...

Greek Passport Among Top 5 Most Powerful in World

The Greek passport has jumped up two places and is now the fifth most powerful in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. This year saw a strong reshuffle in the list, announced annually by the London-based migration...

Ioannina: The Magical Capital of Epirus, Greece

Visiting Athens is the perfect excuse to take a short drive to Ioannina, the capital of Epirus. Is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.