Senior Adventure Travel Writer
Dimitris Papadopoulos
Dimitris is a former mountaineer and sea kayaker who has spent two decades exploring the rugged trails of Mount Olympus and the hidden coves of the Cyclades. He brings an adrenaline-fueled perspective to travel, focusing on physical challenges and raw natural beauty.
- Writing about travel
- 5+ years
- Covers
- Hiking and Trekking, Sea Kayaking, Mountaineering, Off-the-beaten-path Adventures
- Languages
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Stories by Dimitris Papadopoulos
· 10 min read
Meteora in Winter: Monastery Opening Days, Hours & Getting There
Which of the six monasteries are open on which days, snow and weather, the train to Kalambaka and what to wear
· 11 min read
The Bright Side of Zakynthos
A saint who forgave his brother's killer, the poet of the Greek national anthem, a bishop and a mayor who would not hand over the island's Jews, and the turtles of Laganas Bay: what Zakynthos is proud of, and where to find it
· 15 min read
The Dark Side of Athens
A plague pit, the death of Socrates, the exploding Parthenon, famine, Gestapo cells and the Polytechnic tank: the history beneath Athens' marble, and where to find it
· 9 min read
Thessaloniki at Christmas 2026: Tree Lighting, Market, Events & New Year's Eve
The Aristotelous Square tree, what happened to the Christmas market, free concerts and the White Tower party
· 9 min read
Christmas and New Year in Greece 2026: Traditions, Events & What's Open
Kalanta, melomakarona, the vasilopita coin, Epiphany, the Athens and Thessaloniki trees, and holiday closures
· 5 min read
Scuba Diving in the Aegean: Greek Diving Rules, Seasons and Where to Go
What divers need to know before diving in the Greek Aegean: the rules on antiquities and dive centres, water temperatures and seasons, the main dive areas, and the underwater archaeological sites now open to visitors.
· 4 min read
Hiking the Mani Peninsula: Trails from Kardamyli to Cape Tainaron
Where to walk in the Mani, from the marked village trails and Vyros gorge around Kardamyli to the tower villages and the path to the lighthouse at Cape Tainaron.
· 4 min read
Santorini's Volcano: Hiking Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni's Hot Springs and Aspronisi
How to visit the volcanic islands in the middle of Santorini's caldera: the crater walk on Nea Kameni, the warm springs of Palea Kameni and the white islet of Aspronisi.
· 4 min read
How to Spend 3 Days in Athens
A three-day Athens plan that groups the ancient sites, museums and neighbourhoods by area, with timing and transport tips.
· 4 min read
Rhodes Town in 48 Hours: A Two-Day Plan for the Medieval City and Beyond
A realistic two-day plan for Rhodes Town: the walled Old Town of the Knights, the museums and quarters within it, Mandraki harbour, and a day trip to Lindos or Symi.
· 4 min read
7-Day Crete Itinerary: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and the East by Car
A realistic one-week driving route across Crete from Chania to Elounda, with Balos or Samaria, Rethymno, Knossos, Spinalonga and the planning details that make it work.
· 4 min read
Hiking the Samaria Gorge in Spring: Route, Tickets and the Boat Back
How the one-way Samaria Gorge hike in western Crete works early in the season, from the bus to Xyloskalo to the afternoon ferry out of Agia Roumeli.