The cultural experience of Dimitria

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on March 28th, 2011%
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Modern and classic art coexist harmonically at Dimitria Festival . . . → Read More: The cultural experience of Dimitria

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Carnival time is riotous in Greece

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on February 4th, 2011%
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The Carnival season reaches its peak with the extravagant Sunday parades of giant floats and colourful groups . . . → Read More: Carnival time is riotous in Greece

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Delphi, Greece – once the centre of the world

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on January 6th, 2011%

Delphi was known for being the central place of worship for the God Apollo, son of Zeus who embodied moral discipline and spiritual clarity . . . → Read More: Delphi, Greece – once the centre of the world

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Poros in Greece where Poseidon ruled the waves

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 2nd, 2010%
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If you do crave seclusion, then two beaches which rarely get a crowd are Kalavria and Vayionia . . . → Read More: Poros in Greece where Poseidon ruled the waves

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Horseback riding along the beach in Greece

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on November 9th, 2010%

Horseback riding remains unchanged since antiquity, having as its endearing feature the intimate relationship between man and horse . . . → Read More: Horseback riding along the beach in Greece

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Corinth Canal quick facts

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on October 7th, 2010%

It is only 24 metres wide and too narrow for most modern ships . . . → Read More: Corinth Canal quick facts

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Ferrying yourself to the Greek Isles

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on September 6th, 2010%
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you can wander down to the wharves to scan the timetables for a suitable sailing, or you can even book online before leaving home . . . → Read More: Ferrying yourself to the Greek Isles

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Son-et-Lumiere at the Acropolis Athens

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on July 27th, 2010%
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The whole effect is quite stunning, and it is a truly memorable experience . . . → Read More: Son-et-Lumiere at the Acropolis Athens

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