Travel Greece
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Your survival guide to driving in Greece
Thinking of driving around Greece on your next holiday? Be warned that it is no easy task if you’re a foreigner, and there are many things to keep in mind …
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When lesser is better: Naxos and the lesser-known Cyclades of Greece
I had been assured, as the timetable indicated, that the last boat out of the secluded Kato Koufonisi without a hotel or rooms to rent, would depart at 10.30 pm. …
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Greek trip of a lifetime for Melbourne students of Oakleigh Grammar
Students of Oakleigh Grammar experienced a trip that would certainly be remembered and etched in their hearts forever. Twenty five Year 8 and Year 9 students participated in a 3-week …
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Thinking of getting married in Greece? This is what you should know
In recent years, more and more Australians are choosing Greece for their nuptials. The majority of those having their wedding in Greece are of Greek descent, but even in that …
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Angela Gerekou appointed as Greek tourism chief – but will she be the one to tap into Australia’s potential?
A change of guard in the Greek government may have opened new opportunities for tourism to Greece from Australia. The appointment of former actress Angela Gerekou as the new president …
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Travel hacks: flight tips for a cheap Greek holiday
Greece and Australia are closer than ever and opportunities to travel back and forth have never been more convenient. Though this doesn’t necessarily mean cheaper flights, there are ways to …
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Full moon festivities at the Acropolis Museum on 15 August
There’s nothing like an August full moon in Greece. Museums and archaeological sites will offer guests free admission around the country. The Acropolis Museum will offer a free concert with …
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Aegean Keros site in Greece reveals marble buildings that transform what we know about Bronze Age culture
A complex of 60 marble buildings, dating back 4,600 years, have been unearthed on a tiny mountain-peak-shaped island known as Daskalio, off the coast of the Aegean island of Keros. …
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Pancretan youth prepare for pilgrimage to the homeland
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is continuing to invest and develop its youth members with another trip to Greece and tour of the island of Crete. Over 20 members will …
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Skiathos airport landing scrapes over heads of planespotters
Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis International AIrport is notorious for its close proximity to the beach and nearby yachting docks. Despite signage warning people not to get close to the edge of …