Greece
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Old Door - Rethymno, Greece - Daily Photo
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Yesterday
This door in Rethymno, Greece captures some of the history of the island of Crete. The style looks classic Greek but if you look carefully the inscription above the door is in Arabic which reflects the long occupation by the… Full Story »
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Greece's "Economic Crisis" and Its Effect on Travelers
Rick Steves Blog &bull Yesterday
Enlarge photo I just got back from eight days in Greece - Athens and the island of Hydra - updating my guidebook there. Before my visit, people were concerned that my trip would be complicated by the country's "economic meltdown." Greece remains an enjoyable place to travel, but it does help to have some background in what's going on there. There's no doubt that Greece has its economic problems. It has lived beyond its means, worked too short, retired too early, consumed too much, produced too little, enjoyed too much job security, created a real-estate… Full Story »
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Palace at Knossos - Heraklion, Greece - Daily Photo
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Sep 2, 2010
The archeological site of Knossos (often called the Palace of Knossos) near Heraklion, Greece on the island of Crete is the home of the Minoan civilization which is the first great civilization in Europe. In mythology this was built by… Full Story »
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At The Edge Of The Western World
The Wide Wide World &bull Sep 1, 2010
Rule set off from his home in Patras in southern Greece, carrying three of the apostle's fingers, the upper bone of an arm, one kneecap, and one of his teeth. As luck would have it, Rule never made it to… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Ansett Australia
- Greece
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Travel Troubleshooter: Billed for a Scratch on the Rental Car
Frommer's Travel &bull Sep 1, 2010A traveler, who is billed $600 for a scratch on the roof, receives a photo that shows the damage -- on the wrong rental. Does she owe any money, or does the car-rental agency owe her an apology? CarRental -… Full Story »
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Acropolis open for full moon after all
MSNBC Travel &bull Aug 23, 2010
ATHENS, Greece - Greek officials say the Acropolis in Athens will open on the night of the August full moon Tuesday after a pay dispute with security guards has been resolved. The culture and tourism ministry says the citadel will be among more than 90 sites and museums to open by moonlight on the one night a year the public can enter monuments after sundown. Pillars of worship Construction on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens began in 515 B.C., and was completed 700 years later by Emperor Hadrian in 131 A.D. There were originally 104 Corinthian columns, but… Full Story »
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Photos: Summer in Amsterdam - gritty and free
Tripso &bull Aug 21, 2010
My Eurailpass took me to Amsterdam. It's been 20-something years since I wandered these canals. They haven't changed much. Not much seems to have changed since way back then. The canals still still etch their will on this city and… Full Story »
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European continent's most southerly point: Gavdos, Greece
Europe a la Carte Blog &bull Aug 20, 2010
It seems everyone was quite interested in my mention of Europe's most westerly point - all four or five of them! It seems that Europe's boundaries are a very antiquated way of defining the continent. Do you count the sovereign… Full Story »
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Antipaxos: One of the Most Beautiful Places in the World
Travel Blissful &bull Aug 18, 2010
At the moment, I have some pretty intense travel cravings. I'm longing to discover new destinations abroad and I long to places I have visited in the past, including Antipaxos. Located in the Ionian Sea off the coast of north-western… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Greece
- Snorkeling
- Travel
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Kiss flights ceases trading
Travel Rants &bull Aug 17, 2010
I understand that Kiss flights specialise in cheap flights to Greece, Egypt, Turkey and the Canaries and have ceased trading. Kiss flights was ATOL so, hopefully arrangements are being made for those consumers abroad. No information is available on the… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Greece
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Weekending: Bodrum/Greece
Gadling &bull Aug 11, 2010
As an expat in Istanbul, I am very fortunate to have awesome opportunities for short trips around Europe and the Middle East. My previous weekend jaunt was to Beirut, Lebanon. Though the current 90+ degree weather is ruling out a lot of domestic travel for now, for my next getaway, I made like the locals and headed south to the beach. The place: Bodrum, Turkey The Bodrum peninsula fancies itself the Turkish… Full Story »
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Vacationist: Greece, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica!
Travel & Leisure Golf &bull Aug 11, 2010
This week Vacationist.com brings you a slew of offers to extend your summer vacation just a little bit longer. Look for values in Greece, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica as well as French Polynesia and Southern France later this… Full Story »
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My tour experience: Spain, Italy and Greece
Following the Equator &bull Aug 10, 2010
Cassandra Lund has traveled on more than 15 EF tours and has tours planned through 2013. Lund is a magazine journalism major at Temple University in Philadelphia, and she hopes to write for a travel magazine after her graduation in 2012. Here, she writes about her experiences on her EF tour to Greece, Italy and Spain. Europe and a mall have a lot in common. They both contain an array of items and people placed into a small area. Europe's small size, compared to other continents, helps make it a convenient area for getting around and a melting pot of… Full Story »
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Review: Iconic Guides
Travel Wonders of the World &bull Aug 9, 2010
Most travellers are familiar with the idea of hiring a knowledgeable guide or renting an audio tour for castles, museums and historic sites. While guides vary in quality and language skills but can answer questions, audio tours are typically well spoken and cost around US$10 for headsets and the recording. Dr Benedict Davies, an Egyptologist, approached me for a review of his new business, Iconic Guides, an online organisation that offers specialist detailed audio tours of historic sites… Full Story »
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Westin Ends its Summer by Opening Two Hotels
Journey Etc. &bull Aug 6, 2010
The only things better than new hotels are new hotels in prime summer locations. Days are always bright and peachy in Westin Hotels, and now theyare opening two new branches. There is the Westin Resort Costa Navarino which is in… Full Story »
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Westin Winds Down Summer With Two New Hotels
Hotel Chatter &bull Aug 4, 2010
What we love more than hotel openings are hotel openings in sun-drenched resort destinations and Westin Hotels are fulfilling our cubicle dreaming for the day with their two new properties---The Westin Resort Costa Navarino (above) in Greece and the The… Full Story »
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Tiptoeing around the strikes in Greece
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Aug 4, 2010
The strikes seemed to come with increasing frequency, as did the canceled trips to Athens and the islands, but one family prevailed. The strikes seemed to come with increasing frequency, as did the canceled trips to Athens and the islands,… Full Story »
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Customs and Etiquette in Greece: 10 Things Every Visitor Should Know
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Aug 3, 2010
How should you wave goodbye? Who should pay for what at meals? From greetings to dining out, here are the top things you need to know (and avoid) on your next trip to Greece. Greeks are friendly and openly affectionate. It is not uncommon, for example, to see women strolling arm in arm, or men… Full Story »
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Oympic Merger Plan Draws EC Scrutiny
Aviation Week &bull Aug 2, 2010
The European Commission will conduct a more detailed assessment of the proposed merger of Greece's two largest airlines, Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines, after a cursory look raised red flags on antitrust grounds. The European Commission says its "initial market… Full Story »
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Greek tanker truck strike strands thousands of tourists
Gadling &bull Jul 30, 2010
As if Greece didn't already have enough worries, its 30,000 licensed truck drivers have decided that the middle of the tourist season would be the best time to go on strike, effectively shutting down many parts of the economy. Without… Full Story »
