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Athens
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How to organize a quick trip to Athens. How to get there, where to stay. What's worth seeing, which sites to visit. The best sightseeing in classical Athens, neoclassical Athens and Athens today. Restaurants, nightlife. |
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The chaotic streets of a modern city. Athens' singularities, problems and difficulties in transportation. The address paradox: why do maps in Athens use different names for the streets than Athenians do in daily life? What do the municipal authorities say?
What you should know so as not to be lost in translation. |
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Walk along Dionysiou Areopagitou and Apostolou Pavlou streets, two of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe.
A beautiful walk in the heart of the city, through important archaeological sites such as the
Roman Arch of Hadrian, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (it had 104 Corinthian columns 17 m. high,
today only 15 remain standing), the Odeon of Herod Atticus (where the Athens Festival takes place
during summer), Filopappou Hill and Pnyka (where the Athenian Democracy met and important orators
such as Themistocles and Demosthenes spoke), the Ancient - Roman Market, the Areopagus "Ares' Hill", Kerameikos (the area where important Athenians like Cleisthenes and Pericles were buried). A wonderful walk in the shadow of Acropolis. Monuments and museums you can visit in the heart of the city. |
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Hidden Athens. Small oases in the city, neighborhoods and corners of special beauty and architecture. Restaurants and bars that will surprise you. Ten things you can do that only Athenians know. |
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The new Acropolis museum, its history and architecture. How it was built,
how the gigantic operation for the transportation of the exhibits from the old to the new
museum was organized. Presentation of the exhibition "The Museum and the Excavation"
(until March 31st 08) shows the important archaeological finds unearthed during the construction works.
Walk over an ancient neighborhood protected under the glass floor of the Museum. The conflict regarding
the demolition or not of two neoclassical houses disrupting the view of the Acropolis from the new
Museum. Both sides of the story. |
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While walking in the narrow streets of Plaka, one of the most charming neighborhoods of Athens, you see streets with funny historical names like Thrasyvoulou St., Prytaneiou St., Stratonos St., Kekropos St., Kythathinaiwn St., Mnesicleous St., Theorias St. Tholou St., Dioskourwn St., Pelopida St., Lysiou St., Adrianou St., Hypereidou St. The history of the names of the streets you find while you wander in Plaka. Who was Lysias? Why did the Ancient Greeks worship Castor and Pollux? What were the scary Cecrops? What were the achievements of General Pelopidas? What was the teaching of the philosopher Straton? A story beyond the ordinary about downtown Athens enriched with useful information for your readers.
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Islands
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The dramatic story of the tiny island near Elounda, Crete.
Wander in the streets of the former lepers' colony, the ruins of their abandoned homes,
the Ottoman neighborhood, the walls and the towers of the Venetian castle. The sad beauty of the
castle-city that prejudices of the early 1900's transformed in a place of exile for lepers.
The organization of the city of the living dead, the tragedy of the exiled patients, popular beliefs
and superstitions, the discovery of the therapy and the closure of the colony in 1957. |
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A short trip of 1h 30min. from Athens is enough to escape the urban landscape and enjoy the deep blue. Hydra is a beautiful island with one singularity: no cars or motorbikes. The City, is of extraordinary architecture, built amphitheatrically on a steep rocky hill above the harbor, offering a great view. Pace the narrow streets, dine in excellent tavernas and enjoy your drinks in the cosmopolitan bars of the island. Hydra is also the ideal place for nature-lovers. The mild climate is ideal for hiking all year round and the numerous recommended paths will offer unique views. We provide what you need to know in order to enjoy your trip. How to get there. where to stay, what to see. |
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Santorini like you've never seen it before. Roam in villages perched at the edge of the cliff and admire the eerie beauty of the volcano's caldera. Enjoy the most spectacular sunset from the traditional settlement of Oia and have a drink looking at the calm sea spread under your feet. Dive into the deepest blue of the Aegean in beaches of black volcanic sand and pebbles that make you think you're on the Moon. Taste the traditional cuisine of Santorini while sipping a glass of its famous wines. All the useful information for your readers, as always. |
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Wander inside the maze of the medieval town of Rhodes, walk the streets of St. John's Knights and admire the impressive Palace of the Grand Masters. Travel back in time while visiting the medieval fortifications of the Old City of Rhodes and the wonderful Acropolis of Lindos. Follow the traces left by Greeks, Ottomans, Turkish and Italians as they ruled the island in different historic periods. Return to the present by diving in the wonderful beaches of Rhodes and enjoy an ice cold cocktail under the sun. An article full of fresh ideas and suggestions for Rhodes, written only for you and your readers. |
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Crystal clear waters, spectacular beaches, lush vegetation and its unique architecture make Corfu an unforgettable destination. Admire the Byzantine fortifications, the Venetian monuments, the English mansions, Corfu's Old Town with the obvious Italian influence and enjoy the beautiful beaches of the island. Taste local meze in traditional tavernas, drink ice cold wine while taking in the superb view of the deep blue sea and go clubbing until the morning. Escape to forgotten little villages and discover remote byzantine churches, swim in remote beaches with emerald waters. Corfu, presented in every little detail for your readers' eyes only. |
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Between Rhodes and Kos, two of the most popular tourist destinations, there are four little splendid islands. Walk in the heart of the volcano of Nissyros, climb up the 7 castles of Tilos, enjoy the calmness of Halki and have fun in cosmopolitan Symi surrounded by the deep blue. A story that describes the beauties of the small islands of the Dodecanese and at the same time offers useful tips to your readers such as: How to organize a trip to these 4 islands, where to stay, which places to visit, the nicest beaches, the best tavernas and bars. |
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Walk along the Venetian walls of the Old Town, wander in the meanders of Venetian and Turkish houses and enjoy the magic beauty of the city of Chania. Enjoy yourselves in the modern part of the city and taste Cretan cuisine in little tavernas on the harbor. How to organize excursions in nearby villages and bays. Dive in the crystal clear waters of Falasserna, one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete and walk between the ruins of the ancient temple of Apollo. Let yourself be carried away by the white sand and the light blue color of the sea in Elafonissi beach as well as the wild beauty of the surrounding landscape. |
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Cross the gorge of Samaria, the longest gorge in Europe as it extends for about 14 kilometers. Let yourself be carried away by the wild beauty, the immense rocks, canyons, the big changes of the landscape and the rich vegetation. Hold your breath when your reach the Gate (Porta), its narrowest point, and dive in the waters of the Libyan Sea at the exit of the gorge. Then take the little boat and go to Chora Sfakion, a wild landscape made of gorges, canyons, wild cliffs and difficult passages. Everything your readers must know. |
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Use the little picturesque fishing villages like Matala, Leon or even the city of Herakleion as your base of operations and storm out to a journey in time. The prefecture of Herakleion is of the greatest archaeological interest in Crete and at the same time has to show some of the most beautiful villages and beaches. Visit what is perhaps the most interesting archeological site in Crete, the ruins of the ancient palace of Knossos, around which was built the most ancient and glorious city of Crete and cradle of the very ancient, most mysterious and enigmatic civilization, the Minoan civilization. Complete your tour with a visit to the ruins of Faistos and return to the present by diving into the blue sea and relax with a glass of cold wine. A story for History buffs, but not only them. |
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Meet the tiny island of Astypalaia with its steep cliffs, bushy hills and the beautiful Hora. See the picturesque little churches and the beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters. Visit the Dragon's cave where pirates used to find refuge, the settlement of the Venetian castle, the little fishing villages and the charming seaside. Have your breakfast in small kafeneia with a view of the enchanting Hora, surrounded by the deep blue. Enjoy seafood and local meze in the traditional tavernas and spend the night in the classy bars of Astypalaia. |
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Midway between Athens and Thessaloniki, a little after Volos, Mount Pelion is a spectacular peninsula diving into the sea. On one side Pelion's coasts are in the Aegean Sea and have a wild beauty, while on the other side it curls into the calm Pagasitikos Gulf. There are few places that combine in such harmonious way the mountain and the sea. Its backbone is a mountainous ridge of forested peaks full of tall beeches, oak-trees, plane-trees and other vegetation while tens of natural sources offer refreshment to the trekkers. Walk along the beautiful cobbled tracks across villages, forests discovering spectacular beaches and small bays with emerald crystal clear waters. |
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By car, motorbike or boat, visit superb landscapes and see some of the most beautiful places in Greece. Turn back in time while walking around the Acropolis of Mycenae and the giant tholos tombs, admire the unique ancient theatre of Epidaurus and visit Ancient Olympia and the stadia where the ancient Olympic Games were held. Wander in the ruins of the fortified town of Mystras and surrender to the beauty of the medieval fortified town of Monemvasia. Enjoy magnificent drives to Mountainous Arcadia; stop at its beautiful villages and cross Taygetus Mount, dominant over the city of Sparta. The wild beauty of Mani and the gorgeous beaches of the Peloponnese. |
About Life
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How Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter. Customs with roots in the East: dying eggs, fasting, burning Judas' dummy, decoration of the Sepulchral on Maundy Thursday and its procession through the streets of the cities, the celebration of the Resurrection. Traditional food like mageiritsa, spit roasted lamb and other dietary traditions. Customs having their roots in the past, influenced by the historical presence of Greeks in the Middle East and the interaction with other peoples of the region. |
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How is it to live and work in Greece as a foreigner? A banker, a diplomat, an architect, a multinational corporate executive, a model, a professor, a translator, a tourist guide and financial immigrants share moments of their lives in Greece only with your readers. What they like and what disturbs them in life in modern Greece. |
About Economy
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According to EU data, Greece is one of the poorest countries of the Euro zone, however price levels of most consumer goods are amongst the highest in Europe. What is the cause of this discrepancy? |
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The overperformance of Greek banking stocks during the last 5 years. Why do foreign institutionals, increase their participation in the Greek banking sector? Greek banks and the credit crisis. The expectations from their expansion in the Southeastern Europe. Perspectives, challenges and difficulties. What do banking officials say? |
About Property
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Everything you should know before buying a country or town house in Greece. A concise presentation of the legal framework, the tax system and the necessary procedures to purchase a house. Indicative house prices in many areas of the country, attorney and real estate agents' fees etc. How to negotiate with good results. A valuable guide so your readers don't get lost in translation. |
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An article offering all details regarding the legal framework for the sale - purchase of a house, a country house or a plot in Greece. Detailed presentation of the tax system accompanied by the advice of lawyers and tax consultants. All the procedures step by step for the purchase of real estate. Do's and don'ts for your readers. |
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