Greece

Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal
Take a Magical Tour of Ancient Greece...
  Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece. Odyssey Latest Update: Mykonos Island Posted 2/15/11 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, where I have been going in my imagination for almost 30 years. During that time I had earned a BA and MA in classical studies, but I never quite fit into academia. When I worked on the Perseus Project in 1993, my personal homepage said, "Other scholars beat the ancient...

The Top 10 Beaches in Halkidiki
The best beaches in Halkidiki
To choose the 10 best beaches in Halkidiki isn't an easy task to fulfill. There are so many awesome beaches in this somewhat undiscovered part of Greece. Halkidiki is located in northern Greece and consists of 3 peninsulas - Cassandra, Sithonia and Athos. Cassandra is the peninsula that gets the most tourists, Athos is closed off for tourists (at least for the female ones!) and Sithonia, the peninsula in the middle, has not been discovered by mainstream tourism yet. That makes their stunning ...

What to do in Greece
Things to do in Greece
Greece is not just spectacular, wonderful beaches and ancient history. That is all good and makes Greece a worthy destination for someone who wants to relax and see some historical and cultural things. But Greece is also a destination for the more active traveler. Find out about some good spots for hiking, biking, and diving in Halkidiki, Greece.

Greece Travel Guide
The Magic of Travel in Greece
This Greece travel guide gives useful information for Travel to Greece:  Greece is a travel paradise. The weather in Greece is temperate. The people of Greece are very friendly and outgoing. Greek food is very different than you find in other countries, but easy to adapt to and enjoy. The roots of western civilization are deep here and one can spend hours in museums and historic centers. There is an endless variety of natural beauty. All of this makes Greece travel delightful. Greece travel i...

Metamorfosi and Olynthos - beach and history in Halkidiki
Enjoy sun, beach and history!
Metamorfosi is a small village of about 500 inhabitants and is located at the western entrance of the Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki. It is right next to Nikiti and its beach is part of Sithonia's longest beach which runs for a length of 32 km from Nikiti to Gerakini. So many come here for a beach holiday, but history enthusiasts will also find it interesting to explore the nearby archaeological site of Olynthos.

Quiz: Greece - Cultural marvel
Let's go!
Who has never been inspired by tales of the Greek heroes? Who has not chuckled when reading of the doings and misdoings of those oh-so-human Greek Gods? Make no mistake, the Ancient Greek civilisation was so very significant in the development of Western culture and, as a seat of education, science and philosophy, it's hard to think of an equal. Travelling around Greece, it is difficult not to run into a worthy relic of that bygone age, sitting alongside the wonderful modern culture of Gree...

My Greek Odyssey
Greece: A Magical Country, Wonderful People.
Greece is the birth place of much of what we consider to be Western Civilization. The Roman God's are shadows of the Greek Pantheon; Paul did much of his early Christian ministry in Greece. Every where you go and every where you look there are physical reminders of those pasts. But that is for others to talk about, people with more knowledge than I. I am here to talk about the spirit of Greece, the people today and the ancient spirit that is still discernable. The people of Greece never fai...

Ancient Greece Odyssey: Epidaurus
Part Seven of Ancient Greece Odyssey
F ollow me now to Epidaurus, an ancient Greek spa blessed by the healing god Asclepius. Even today, Epidaurus is an idyllic retreat. The Epidaurus Theater continues to host dramas on its 2,300-year-old stage. Sightseers still flock to the ruined splendor of Epidaurus' temples, hostels, stadium and music hall. Visitors who step away from the bustle of tour groups may find peace and healing of the spirit in the shade of ancient pines. If you've just discovered Ancient Greece Odyssey, this is ...

My Pictures of Greece
Some of My Best Photos From My Greek Odyssey
Here are some of the most spectacular photos from my multi-part travel diary, Ancient Greece Odyssey. On those pages, I was telling you the tale of my journey, embellishing it with information on Greek art, history, and archaeology. Perhaps it's time to pause my lecturing and just let you look. Several of these photos are from places my online Odyssey has not yet reached, or photos that I did not have a chance to show you before. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of these images of Greece. ...

Share our Greek Island Paradise on Paros
Hey, Squidoo is fun!  There are some very good lenses.  I will be updating this lens about life on our island of Paros, Cyclades, Greece on a gradual basis.  We maintain a full service Paros web site with over 50 pages of information including other Greek islands and travel to Greece.  Browse our site for a travelogue:  http://www.parosparadise.com For a periodic dose of Greek island expat life try our blog at: http://parosparadise.blogspot.com Lots of photos on both!