Palace of Knossos, Europe’s Oldest Civilization

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….

Palace of Knosos wide angle photo with red colored columns, Minotaur fresco and walkway

10 Must Things to Do in Copenhagen

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!

Odyssey of a Korean War Veteran

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…

Travel Planning Tips: Know Before You Go

Last updated on January 25th, 2025 at 11:03 amTraveling is wonderful, but it can be headache if you’re unprepared. This doesn’t mean you need to have every part of your itinerary booked before you leave (far from it), but there’s some things you should be prepared for. Here are some travel planning tips to consider…

What Are the Best Olympic Host Cities to Visit?

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…