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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 …
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Greek islands with record occupancy rates amidst decline in car-accessible destinations
This summer season, several Greek islands achieved near-full occupancy rates, surpassing 90 per cent and even reaching 100 per cent in some cases. Popular destinations such as Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, …
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Greek islands and tourists search for ‘balance’ amid summer crush
When Frenchwoman Nadia Romon picked the island of Hydra for her Greek holiday, she was looking for “authenticity” far from the crowded summer circus. This ruled out big-name destinations such …
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The Crete experience most travelers never get
The largest of Greece’s fabulous Islands, Crete is an idyllic world where the mountains meet the sea. Nature surrounds you here, and the adventures you can experience are as endless …
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Australia’s memorial trail on Lemnos expected to attract tourists
The island of Lemnos in Greece is set to expand into historical tourism with the Australian funded memorial trail for ANZAC’s due to open in 2025. Over the years, and …