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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
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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
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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
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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
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Autumn Hiking in Crete's White Mountains: Gorges, Peaks and What to Expect
Why October and November suit hiking in Crete's Lefka Ori, which gorges and summits to choose, and how shorter days, first rains and reduced transport change the planning.
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The Ancient Agora of Kos and the Town's Other Ruins: A Visitor's Guide
What survives of ancient Kos in the middle of the modern town, how the sites fit together, and how to see them in a day.
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Greek Island Hopping 101: Routes, Ferries and Planning Tips for First-Timers
How to plan a first Greek island-hopping trip: choosing an island group, reading the ferry network, booking tickets, and allowing for wind, crowds and long crossings.
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Santorini Wine Tasting: Assyrtiko, Vinsanto and the Island's Volcanic Vineyards
What makes Santorini's wines distinctive, which styles to look for, and how to plan a winery visit in the summer season.
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Sailing the Dodecanese: Charter Guide from Rhodes and Kos
Bareboat or skippered, when to go, what licence you need and which islands to sail to from the Rhodes and Kos charter bases.
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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.
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The Monasteries of Patmos: St John, the Cave of the Apocalypse and Chora
How to visit the Monastery of St John the Theologian, the Cave of the Apocalypse and the convents of Chora on Patmos, with access and etiquette tips.
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