Athens One Day Cruise: 3 Greek Islands in 12 hours

Last updated on February 10th, 2025 at 05:58 pmSome believe you have to travel far from Athens and the Parthenon to find the true beauty and relaxation Greece has to offer. But first time visitors to Greece shouldn’t skip the Athenian capital all together. The beauty and essence of Greek life is everywhere, including Athens and…

What Does the Parthenon Look Like?

Last updated on January 17th, 2025 at 02:40 pmAt nearly 2,500 years old, the Parthenon is one of the world’s most famous buildings. We all learned about it at school at some point, and it’s as iconic as the Roman Colosseum and the pyramids in Egypt. The Parthenon was built as a Temple to the…

10 Reasons Athens Might be Europe’s Greatest City

Last updated on February 28th, 2025 at 03:29 pmAthens is the oldest capital city in Europe, with a population of around 5 million people. With history spanning thousands of years, Greece is considered the birthplace of western civilization. The long recession has allowed Athens to transform itself into a multi-layered society influenced by European neighbors….

Olympia, Greece: A Journey Home

Last updated on February 25th, 2025 at 05:24 pm This is a guest post written by Alex’s father, Alexander Kallimanis Sr. He originally hails from Pyrgos Greece, and dabbled in writing for many of the 86 years he’s resided on the planet (55 of which he’s spent in the United States). Alexander Kallimanis Sr. authored a…