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Agia Cherries | Delta Pineios Kissavos | A Sweet and Healthy Delight

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Mar 8, 20212 min read

Agia Cherries | Delta Pineios Kissavos | A Sweet and Healthy Delight

Indulge in the sweet and juicy Agia Cherries - a nutrient-packed delight rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and immune health benefits.

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Weekend in Prespa Lakes | Discovering the Hidden Treasure of the Balkans

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Mar 3, 20213 min read

Weekend in Prespa Lakes | Discovering the Hidden Treasure of the Balkans

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An itinerary in the region of Prespa Lakes with references to the environment, the lakes, accommodation, tastes and local stories.

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Fira City | Santorini | The Hanging Settlement above the Caldera

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Feb 19, 20212 min read

Fira City | Santorini | The Hanging Settlement above the Caldera

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Fira is the main village of Santorini, located on the top of a cliff above the caldera. There are few things to do, but the view is amazing.

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Michael Tositsas | Greek Benefactor | The Father of Hellenism in Egypt | A Philanthropic Legacy

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Feb 14, 20213 min read

Michael Tositsas | Greek Benefactor | The Father of Hellenism in Egypt | A Philanthropic Legacy

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Michael Tositsas [born in Metsovo in 1787] was a Greek businessman and benefactor, considered to be the father of Hellenism in Egypt.

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Richtis Gorge | Lasithi Crete | A Unique Diversified Hiking Experience

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Feb 8, 20212 min read

Richtis Gorge | Lasithi Crete | A Unique Diversified Hiking Experience

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Richtis is a beautiful gorge at Exo Mouliana, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete Island. The hiking trail (easy to moderate) is about 4 km long.

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Monastery of Varlaam | Meteora | A Top Unesco World Heritage Monument

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Feb 3, 20211 min read

Monastery of Varlaam | Meteora | A Top Unesco World Heritage Monument

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Moni Varlaam is a mens' monastery on the top of a steep rock, one of the six still operating in the area of Meteora.

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Lighthouse of Gythio | Mani Lakonia | A Beacon of Light in the Heart of Greece

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Jan 25, 20212 min read

Lighthouse of Gythio | Mani Lakonia | A Beacon of Light in the Heart of Greece

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Experience the breathtaking views from Gythio's iconic lighthouse, a beacon of history on the southern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula,

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Moutzouris Traditional Train | Pelion | Narrowest Railway Line in Greece

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Jan 12, 20212 min read

Moutzouris Traditional Train | Pelion | Narrowest Railway Line in Greece

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The Pelion railway (with its traditional steam train Moutzouris "Smudgy") is a narrow gauge line connecting Volos city with Milies village.

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Stomio Village | Delta Pineios Kissavos | The Sanctuary of the Pinios Estuary

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Jan 9, 20212 min read

Stomio Village | Delta Pineios Kissavos | The Sanctuary of the Pinios Estuary

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Escape to the picturesque Stomio Larissa Village, nestled in the heart of Greece. Discover rich history, stunning scenery, warm hospitality.

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Kremasta Lake | Karpenisi | The Dam, the Fjords and the Islands

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Jan 2, 20212 min read

Kremasta Lake | Karpenisi | The Dam, the Fjords and the Islands

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Discover the natural beauty and adventure of Greece at Lake Kremaston – a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Sappho | Ancient Greek Poetess | The Iconic Tenth Muse from Lesvos

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Dec 29, 20202 min read

Sappho | Ancient Greek Poetess | The Iconic Tenth Muse from Lesvos

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Sappho [630 – 570 BC] is a famous archaic Greek poet from Lesvos. Sappho's poetry was lyric, and she is known for her love poems.

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