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Distrato: Greece’s Magnificent Mountain Village That Keeps Growing
Distrato is an exquisite mountainous village in Greece that has managed to remain unknown to the majority of travellers. As we all know, Greece is...
October 13 Marks The Death of Macedonia’s Heroic Officer, Pavlos Melas
October 13 is the day that marks the death of one of the most important defenders of Macedonia's struggle for freedom -- the Hellenic...
Au Revoir: The Historic Bar in Athens Where Frank Sinatra Had a Drink
''Au Revoir'' is a bar at the heart of Athens, whose history goes back to the middle of the twentieth century, when even Frank Sinatra visited it.
Study Finds Greek Kalamata Olives Help Reduce Bad Cholesterol
A study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens found that Kalamata olives help reduce bad cholesterol and improve the overall health...
Donkey Milk: The Ancient Greek Secret for Health and Beauty
Humans have been using milk from donkeys for cosmetic and health purposes since antiquity, particularly the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Today, dozens of new businesses...
Popular English Names You Had No Idea Were Actually Greek
It may come as a surprise to many parents choosing a name for their child, but many of the most popular English names are actually Greek!
World Animal Day and the Issue of Animal Rights in Greece
October 4th marks World Animal Day, an international day of action for the rights and welfare of animals that is celebrated in Greece and...
The Parthenon Has Had the Wrong Name for Centuries, Theory Claims
An intriguing claim was published in the American Journal of Archaeology and the Dutch version of the National Geographic magazine in regard to the...
Frappe or Freddo: The Battle of the Famous Greek Iced Coffees
The Frappe and the Freddo are more than just iced coffee drinks in Greece: they are a lifestyle! Drinking iced coffee all year round...
Ten of Greece’s Lesser-Known Villages and Towns That Will Blow Your Mind
Justly renowned for its seaside resorts and its endless beaches, Greece also hides some places which are either completely unknown or little known to...