Michael Sweet

Historic Doma Hotel Reopens in Crete

Crete

By Michael Sweet

Historic Doma Hotel Reopens in Crete

The boutique Doma Hotel in Hania, first built as a diplomatic consulate…

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The Woman Who Walks Crete’s White Mountains

Crete

By Michael Sweet

The Woman Who Walks Crete’s White Mountains

As the only professional female guide to the highest reaches of the…

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Spirits of Askifou: Tales from a Cretan Mountain

Crete

By Michael Sweet

Spirits of Askifou: Tales from a Cretan Mountain

Isolated, tranquil and steeped in history, the ancient crossing point of the…

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Open House: Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor’s Final Act of Philoxenia

PHILOXENIA

By Michael Sweet

Open House: Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor’s Final Act of Philoxenia

The home of the late Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor in Mani…

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48 Hours in Rethymno: A Guide to One of Crete’s Most Charming Towns

Crete

By Michael Sweet

48 Hours in Rethymno: A Guide to One of Crete’s Most Charming Towns

Neither as big as Irakleio nor as well-known as Hania, the oft-overlooked…

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The Samaria Challenge: Hiking in the World-Famous Cretan Gorge

Crete

By Michael Sweet

The Samaria Challenge: Hiking in the World-Famous Cretan Gorge

Awe-inspiring, ruggedly beautiful and steeped in history, Crete’s most stunning canyon offers…

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

Wagamama brings its signature blend of traditional Asian flavors and modern twists to the vibrant heart…

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christmas in epirus

Mainland

christmas in epirus

Whether it’s the charming town of Metsovo or the picturesque villages of Elati, Paramythia and Vourgareli,…

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

Mainland

pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

A visit to the thermal waters of Pozar Baths in Aridaia is an invitation to unwind…

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“they are waiting for you every day”: caring for the stray cats of athens

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“they are waiting for you every day”: caring for the stray cats of athens

For almost 20 years, Nine Lives Greece has been feeding, nurturing and neutering thousands of the…

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a guide to falling in love with athens

Athens

a guide to falling in love with athens

Explore the timeless beauty of the Greek capital, where ancient myths meet contemporary discoveries.

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thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

Thessaloniki

thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

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

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how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

Athens

how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

Wine bars are now a cornerstone of Athenian nightlife, as an international trend goes local with…

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what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Events, openings, and all things new in Thessaloniki.

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