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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.
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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.
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Solo Travel in Greece: Safety, Getting Around and Where to Go
Practical advice for travelling alone in Greece: how safe it is, how to move between the mainland and islands, where to stay, and which places suit solo travellers best.
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The Best Greek Souvenirs to Bring Home (and What You Can't Take)
Which Greek souvenirs are worth buying, from olive oil, mastic and honey to icons, komboloi and sandals, and the export rules on antiquities, stones and food.
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Greek Islands with Kids: Choosing an Island, Ferries and Practical Tips
How to pick a Greek island that works for a family, keep ferry days manageable, and handle heat, food and beaches with children.
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Greek Olive Oil: PDO Regions, Tasting, Buying and Taking It Home
How to understand Greek olive oil labels and PDO regions, taste oil properly, buy a good bottle in Greece and get it home in your luggage.
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Autumn Harvest in Crete
When Crete's olive harvest happens, how the olives are picked and pressed today, and how visitors can see it for themselves.
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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.
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Rhodes Old Town: A Walking Guide to the Medieval City
How to explore the walled Old Town of Rhodes, from the Knights' quarter and the Grand Master's Palace to the Ottoman and Jewish quarters.
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Samos Island Guide: Pythagoreio, the Heraion, Kokkari and the Mountain Villages
A practical guide to Samos: its UNESCO-listed ancient sites, the Eupalinos tunnel, the best bases and beaches, mountain villages, Muscat wine and how to get there.
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The Best Beaches in Greece: Crete, the Ionian, the Cyclades and the Mainland
A region-by-region guide to Greece's best-known beaches, what each one is actually like, and how to reach them.
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Chios Beyond the Port: Mastic Villages, Nea Moni and the Quiet North
Where to go on Chios once you leave the harbour: the fortified mastic villages, a UNESCO-listed monastery, an abandoned cliff village and the beaches of the south.
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