Vassilis Minakakis

Timeline Kastellorizo: Riches, Ruins, Rebirth

Dodecanese

By Vasilis Minakakis

Timeline Kastellorizo: Riches, Ruins, Rebirth

Its key position within the complex landscape of the eastern Mediterranean meant…

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In Pictures: 9 Modern Marble Marvels of Athens

Athens

By Vassilis Minakakis

In Pictures: 9 Modern Marble Marvels of Athens

Inspired by the neoclassical movement and answering the needs of city authorities…

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On Myth and Reality: The Legendary Ingenuity of Daedalus

Editor's Pick

By Vassilis Minakakis

On Myth and Reality: The Legendary Ingenuity of Daedalus

In Greek myth he was the man who discovered how to make…

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How Homer Treated the Wounded

Health

By Vassilis Minakakis

How Homer Treated the Wounded

In his epic poems, brave warriors had the responsibility to heal as…

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The Long Road to Rio

The Olympic Games

By Vassilis Minakakis

The Long Road to Rio

The millennia-long road which traces a path from Ancient Greece to Rio…

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Mount Athos: Step into Another World

Halkidiki

By Vassilis Minakakis

Mount Athos: Step into Another World

Step back in time with a visit to Halkidiki peninsula's third branch…

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Artistic Anthem to the Golden Age

Democracy

By Vassilis Minakakis

Artistic Anthem to the Golden Age

Whether intricate jewelry or grand temples, Greece's ancient treasures have been a…

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Greek Islands?

Editor's Pick

By Vassilis Minakakis

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Greek Islands?

Our fun quiz will test your knowledge of the Aegean and the…

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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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