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Karoulia: Where the Hermits of Mount Athos Live
Steep cliffs, aerial pulleys and dizzying drops. We made our way to Karoulia, the most remote ascetic settlement…
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The People Who Call Mount Olympus Home
For the shepherds, mountaineers, muleteers, and scientists who know Greece's highest peak best, the designation is both a…
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Can Mount Olympus Join UNESCO’s World Heritage List?
Greeks hope their highest mountain will be added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and…
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Philippi: Discovering the History of an Ancient City
The plain of Philippi is home to one of the most important archaeological landscapes in the world.
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There Be Dragons: The Enigmatic Drakospita of Southern Evia
In a country saturated with ancient temples and theatres, southern Evia’s “Dragon Houses” remain among Greece’s most enigmatic…
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The Averoff Museum: Metsovo’s Cultural Legacy
At 1,160m, Metsovo blends preserved mountain traditions with a visionary benefactor’s legacy, becoming a modern art destination.
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People of Serres: Building a Future from the Heartland
A journey through a land of deep roots, rediscovering its identity through people of vision and heart.
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The Metsovo Way: A Model for Mountain Resilience
How Metsovo thrives against the odds through balanced development, strong local identity, and the lasting legacy of its…
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Experience

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Zagori in Summer: Exploring Its Most Beautiful Mountain Villages
Elafotopos, Dilofo, Vradeto, and Skamneli offer the perfect setting for a mountain escape.
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Cycling Through Western Greece
Pedaling through Epirus and the Ionian Islands in search of authentic places and hidden corners.
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A Cultural Walk Through Volos
This unvarnished industrial powerhouse by the sea is a fantastic destination for art and culture. Here are a…
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Climbing Mt Dirfys, the Highest Peak in Evia
Just two hours from Athens, Mt Dirfys is the perfect destination for a one-day hiking escape.
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Lake Kremasta: Greece’s Most Unexpected Lake Escape
From sunken villages and Byzantine ruins to olive groves, boat tours and mountain adventures, Greece’s largest artificial lake…
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10 Great Reasons to Visit Messolonghi
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi, we travel to this historic town…
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The Goumenissa Project: Travel Beyond the Guidebook
In an age of checklist travel, the Goumenissa Project offers something rarer: genuine connection with place and people.
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Inside the Xanthi Bazaar: A Market of Many Cultures
For centuries, Xanthi’s bazaar has been the city’s most enduring meeting point, a living expression of its multicultural…
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A Winter Journey Through Tzoumerka
Exploring Tzoumerka on foot, where architecture, landscape, and everyday life form a timeless mountain world.
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Eat & Drink

EAT & DRINK
Restaurant Road Trips in Central Macedonia, Summer Edition
A summer road trip through Central Macedonia with stops for slow-cooked meats, fresh seafood, and authentic Northern Greek…
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Three Traditional “Kafeneia” You Should Visit in Pilio
Whether you’re in northern, central or southern Pilio, you’re never far from a traditional kafeneio for coffee, meze…
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Restaurant Road Trips: Four Places Worth the Drive in Central Macedonia
This article explores four cozy Greek restaurants perfect for a countryside outing, highlighting their traditional dishes, cultural influences,…
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Kastoria’s Hidden Delights: 3 Must-Visit Stops in Western Macedonia
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Vasilikos: A Farm Bistro in the Heart of Northern Greece
Near the town of Giannitsa, farm bistro Vasilikos serves up a mouth-watering medley of seasonal cuisine, sourced from…
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5 Culinary Stops to Make in Volos
Volos has a lot more to offer than tsipouro. Here are five places that foodies will love, perfect…
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10 Culinary Stops in Arachova
As the nights draw in, we explore ten culinary stops in the charming mountainside town of Arachova, one…
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Where to Eat in the Rustic Heart of Thessaly
In the villages around Lake Plastira near Karditsa, tavernas prepare traditional rustic food using homemade and locally-sourced ingredients.
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Stay

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Winter Stays: Four of the Best Guesthouses in the Pilio Region
Crackling fireplaces, homemade breakfasts and courtyards crowned with plane trees, all set within Mt Pilio’s magical winter landscape.
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Winter Stays: Five of the Best Guesthouses in Epirus
Stone villages, fireplaces and guesthouses that embrace winter calm in Greece’s mountainous northwest.
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Winter Stays: Six of the Best Guesthouses in Central Greece
Mountain hotels near Greece’s leading ski resorts, designed for winter days and longer stays.
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Macedonia: 4 Distinctive Guesthouses for a Nature Getaway
Four guesthouses set in unique landscapes, ideal for relaxation, gastronomy, and reconnecting with nature.
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3 Guesthouses in Tzoumerka that Are Worth Visiting
These three guesthouses offer something for everyone: a contemporary-designed space, a cozy spot to…
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4 Guesthouses in Zagori that Are Worth Visiting
Amidst the mountains and spectacular scenery, these four traditional guesthouses in the heart of…
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3 Must-Visit Guesthouses in Central Greece
Embrace the great outdoors and authentic Greek experiences at these 3 cosy guesthouses, located…
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