Eleftheria Alavanou

The Fantastic Females at the National Archaeological Museum

Athens

By Eleftheria Alavanou

The Fantastic Females at the National Archaeological Museum

Artemis, the mother goddess Cybele, and a lamenting Siren are just some…

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7 Things to Do in Monemvasia, Byzantine Jewel of the Peloponnese

Peloponnese

By Eleftheria Alavanou

7 Things to Do in Monemvasia, Byzantine Jewel of the Peloponnese

An easy trip from Athens down the Peloponnese brings you to the…

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The Greek National Opera Wants to Bring Spring to You

Athens

By Eleftheria Alavanou

The Greek National Opera Wants to Bring Spring to You

Hard economic times made the GNO more creative, nimble and popular. Now…

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The Nearest Isle: 15 Things to Do on Salamina

Islands

By Eleftheria Alavanou

The Nearest Isle: 15 Things to Do on Salamina

For an offbeat adventure, take a day trip or longer to Athens’…

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Lessons from a Greek Nursing Home in the Time of COVID-19

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By Eleftheria Alavanou

Lessons from a Greek Nursing Home in the Time of COVID-19

Three residents and three members of the nursing staff at a care…

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Crete’s Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus and Windmills

Crete

By Eleftheria Alavanou

Crete’s Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus and Windmills

The birthplace of the greatest of the gods is home today to…

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What to Do in Aghios Nikolas: 24hrs in this Chilled Out Cretan Town

Crete

By Eleftheria Alavanou

What to Do in Aghios Nikolas: 24hrs in this Chilled Out Cretan Town

Discover the capital of Lasithi in eastern Crete, a laid-back seaside town…

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Lasithi Region: A Guide to the Wonders of Eastern Crete (Map Included!)

Crete

By Eleftheria Alavanou & Michael Sweet

Lasithi Region: A Guide to the Wonders of Eastern Crete (Map Included!)

The easternmost region of Crete boasts spectacular sights and important historical traces…

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Now that Thessaloniki has, at last, a subway system, we propose a unique history tour that…

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