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Tarpon Springs, a Greek port in Florida
I was not sure what to expect of Tarpon Springs, Florida. The small fishing town on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast was “famous” in Greek America for being an authentically …
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Historic Doric Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, open to visitors for the first time
Following the iconic Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show earlier this month which took place at the ancient Greek Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, Italy, the site is now …
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Aegean Airlines just won the Oscars of the aviation industry as Best Regional Airline
Aegean Airlines was recognised as “Best Regional Airline in Europe” for the 9th consecutive year on Tuesday. The 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards recognised the airline during the Paris Air …
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British Foreign Office warns against travel to Greece, Cyprus, Australia and other places
The British Foreign Office has included warnings for summer holiday destinations such as Greece, Cyprus, Australia and Spain. Brits have been warned to be cautious in 225 destinations around the …
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A new museum for the new Colossus
“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,” begins Emma Lazarus’ well-known poem affixed to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. That Greek giant, the Colossus of Rhodes, was …
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Athens Airport accepts category award win at Routes Europe 2019 in Hannover
Athens Airport celebrated a victory after scooping the Routes Europe 2019 Marketing Award in Hannover. The Greek gateway beat off competing airports from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway and Russia to …
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The Greeks of Ukraine: from Marioupolis to Odessa
‘Ola kala, kai panta kala (always good, forever good).’ With the clink of our glasses and the downing of another vodka drink I started to feel very much at home …
Airbnb to become an end-to-end travel platform
According to the New Zealand Herald, popular home sharing site Airbnb will soon be taking over the travel market, becoming an all-in-one platform. The report is looking into establishing partnerships with …
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Aegean Airlines among the best in the world…
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has been placed fifth on the list of the twenty best airlines in the world (excluding US airlines), according to the Reader’s Choice Awards survey conducted …
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Athens nominated for title of Best European Destination
Athens has once again been nominated for the title of Best European Destination for 2019. The competition, organised by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) group, aims to promote culture …