Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 05:50 pmLegendary myths and history collide at the oldest advanced civilization in the western world. The Palace of Knossos, just outside the largest city on Greece’s biggest island, Heraklion, Crete is both unique and controversial. Originally discovered by the Cretan merchant Minos Kalokairinos in 1877, English aristocrat Sir….
Copenhagen, Denmark consistently ranks as one of the world’s best cities to live, even making the top of some lists. Naturally, a capital city with so much to offer its residents, also has much to offer visitors. From royal palaces to picturesque 17th century Nyhavn, to one of the world’s most acclaimed culinary scenes, there’s a huge variety to enjoy. Here are 10 must things to do in Copenhagen!
Last updated on April 23rd, 2024 at 03:14 pmThis is a guest post written by Alexander Kallimanis Sr. In 1951, he served among 1,263 Greek soldiers and 21 nationalities, as part of the United Nations mission to protect South Korea from coming under North Korean rule in the Greek Expeditionary Forces. The Korean War was…
Last updated on April 23rd, 2025 at 11:47 amWhether it’s Rio or Tokyo during Covid, there are always major challenges in hosting an Olympics. Many also questioned whether Athens could pull off a modern Olympics in 2004 and they put together a great event. And while those games left empty stadiums and debt behind, Athens…
Last updated on July 31st, 2024 at 09:53 pmNormally we’re advocates of slower travel, so we rarely debate the idea of flying somewhere to only spend one night. But we’ve discussed visiting Tasmania for years and always put it off for “next time.” And on our most recent visit to Melbourne it looked like Tasmania would…
