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31st NATJA Awards – Bronze Winner!

Posted 6th March, 2023
By Alex Kallimanis
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For 31 years, the North American Travel Journalists Association has held an awards competition for excellence in travel journalism. A wide range of categories include Best Travel Magazine, Luxury and Resort Travel, Cruises, Historical Travel, Culinary Travel, Cultural Travel, Sustainable Travel, Wellness Travel and Diversity in Travel. Photography categories include Landscape and Nature Photography, Portrait Photography, Outdoor Adventure Photography and Photo Essay. Alex Kallimanis’ photo, “Golden Birdwatching Sunset on Lake Kerkini, Greece” received the Bronze Award in the Landscape and Nature photography category in the 31st annual North American Travel Journalists Association awards competition. Congratulations to all the winners in the 31st NATJA awards competition!

comorade birds on a tree during a golden sunset along Lake Kerkini, Greece.
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Kavala, Greece: A Historic Seaside Spa Town

Posted 25th September, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 6th, 2025 at 05:56 pmConsidered the “Monaco of Greece,” Kavala is ideal for a beachside getaway. Scenic mountains surround the strikingly beautiful historic seaside town. A variety of restaurants offer excellent seafood, meat, vegetarian and traditional Greek dishes, a hallmark of visiting a foodie nation. Trendy cafes and bars offer happening…

View of the Aegean Sea and city of Kavala from the top of the Kavala Acropolis
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Property Locations in Greece to Establish EU Residency

Posted 8th September, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 06:00 pmThe European lifestyle is distinctly different from the United States. The pace of everything from business to dining is typically more relaxed. Going on vacation usually means not checking email at all – which is shocking to many Americans. I’m fortunate to have both USA and Greek…

People eating tableside at Little Venice in Mykonos, Greece.
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Historic Thermal Towns: A Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

Posted 1st August, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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There is nothing like stepping into a bath to soak away the stresses of the week. Thermal baths are no exception, with added benefits to our health and well-being. The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) plays an important role in growing this tradition thanks to fantastic thermal spa members around Europe. I recently explored historic thermal spas in Europe, and besides fantastic wellness facilities, I also enjoyed seeing remnants of thermal baths at ancient Greek archeological sites!

Photo overlooking people swimming in the Gellert Spa indoor thermal pool in Budapest, Hungary.
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Spa Towns in Greece for Fantastic Wellness Getaways

Posted 25th July, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 6th, 2025 at 06:15 pmThe cradle of western civilization, Greece is an idyllic destination for sun kissed beaches, an excellent culinary scene and inspiring history. Set amongst gorgeous landscapes, it is also a fantastic country for natural thermal spas and springs. Bathing in thermal waters is both relaxing and rejuvenating, making…

Alex raising his arms below the waterfalls in an outdoor natural pool of thermal water in Loutra Pozar, Greece.
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