Strolling along the marina in Piraeus, Athens your eyes are generally drawn to the fishing boats gently bobbing in the water or the cafes and restaurants that are abuzz with activity. For most, the architecture isn’t at all exciting. It’s predominantly a mix of modern structures that lack personality or inspiration. But one building in […]

When the traffic and chaos of Athens gets all too much one of the best places to pop over to for a visit is Hydra (pronounced e-drah). Being just a couple of hours ferry ride from the big smoke and loaded with things to see and do, this idyllic destination does get a lot of […]

Greece has a long and proud maritime history that spans thousands of years, and it largely began with the mighty trireme. The name itself literally translates to meaning ‘three banks of oars’ named so due to the fact there would typically be three rows of oarsmen on each side of the vessel. The design of […]

It’s incredible to think just how long Greece’s history spans. When nations like Australia and the United States were being born, Greece had already stood for thousands of years. Yes, there were first nations people in the aforementioned countries, but they were not as yet unified lands known as they are today. One place where […]

Greeks are always keen to celebrate. We’re a social people with a strong community spirit, and will look for any opportunity to bring friends and family together to enjoy a barbecue, some tsipouro or raki and of course a bit of dancing. But there’s one particular annual event that’s both a time for remembrance and […]