Travel Greece
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Chios: Where beauty was a blessing—and a curse
For Chios, geography is destiny, often a blessing, and at times a curse. The island sits astride history’s key trade routes, where Asia’s silk roads end across the strait at …
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Permits granted to improve various hotels across Greece
A number of hotels in Greece have been granted permits that will aid in important renovations. Eight hotels have been granted permits by relevant authorities in the Sykeon and Pylaia …
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New European entry rule delayed until at least end of 2026
The introduction of the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) has been delayed until Q4 2026. With over 37 million visitors to Europe each year, the introduction of ETIAS …
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‘Travel Trendy’ with Mia and Sam Haravitsidis
Love for travel, particularly Greece, started young for Mia and Sam Haravitsidis, when they were just two and five years old for their auntie’s wedding in Skiathos. Fast forward to …
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Leros, an island paradise created by God
Leros was a gift to civilisation. The island paradise is surrounded by stunning beaches washed by turquoise waters, and replete with idyllic bays. My recent visit to God’s playground was …
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Monemvasia – The Gibraltar of Greece and its Australian connection
Some readers may be unfamiliar with Monemvasia. Despite its attractions, it is relatively isolated and not easy to get to, some four hours’ drive from Athens. To get there you …
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Karpathos among the top 10 rising global destinations for 2025
Karpathos has earned a place among the top 10 emerging global destinations for 2025, according to Travel and Tour World. The list highlights destinations from around the globe, including Canada, …
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Navarino Challenge unites thousands in celebration of sport, heritage, and sustainability
Running its 12th annual program, the Navarino Challenge brought 4,000 participants to a three-day event featuring sports, longevity, and gastronomy activities, held between October 18-20. Amateurs and professional athletes of …
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A healing journey to Ikaria with friendship, wellness, and longevity
Life had not been particularly kind to me over the last two years. I had been emotionally knocked about, and by August 2024, I knew it was time to feed …
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Greece implements AI travel tech in European first
Greece has been selected as the first country in Europe to utilise a free artificial intelligence (AI) travel assistant called Pythia, which can answer travel/tourism questions about the country. The …