In series seven of My Greek Odyssey Peter brings to an end his journey across the Greek Islands. Join him aboard Mia Zoi as he heads to the spectacular islands in the Saronic Gulf and several of the Sporades, including Evia, Aegina, Poros, Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. This completes Peter’s dream of stepping foot on every […]

The Greek Presidential Guard, or Evzones, are a select group of soldiers who are trained to perform important ceremonial roles and guard duties. If you visit Athens you’ll find them at the Presidential Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and raising of the flag at the Acropolis. The most obvious thing that sets them […]

Travelling to a foreign country can be a daunting task. Apart form the logistics of planning the flights, accommodation and getting around, you’ve then got the task of working out what you’re reading when looking at a menu or getting directions to places. In some countries it’s easier than others. Take Germany for instance. Most […]

Thinking of travelling to Crete? Well here are a few simple facts and figures so you know a little bit about the amazing place you’re planning to visit! Crete sits right down the southern end of the Aegean, with North Africa being the next stop if you kept heading south. Head due east and you’ll […]