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July 2, 2019

All you need to know about Acropolis before visiting Athens

July 2, 2019
Athens, Cultural, Historical, Planning your Trip, Useful Tips

Who is going to Athens, the capital of history, without visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon? You, definitely not! Make sure to add Acropolis at the first place of your Athens bucket list. But before, witnessing yourself the grandeur of the Athenian Acropolis, take a look at all the useful tips you need to know before

April 26, 2018

How Greeks Celebrate the First of May

April 26, 2018
Cultural, Historical

May the 1st is a highly anticipated holiday here in Greece; the term “highly anticipated” may even be considered an understatement! As many of you may or may not know, Labour Day or as some people refer to as International Workers’ Day, is a day that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of workers worldwide.

March 22, 2018

March 25th: Greek Independence Day

March 22, 2018
Historical

Every year on March 25th, Greeks young and old, go out into the streets to celebrate the Greek Independence Day. This day is filled with parades, food, celebrations and music. Have a read to learn how this historic day came to be!

March 1, 2018

Martis: An Ancient Greek Tradition

March 1, 2018
Cultural, Historical

In Greece, many people celebrate the “Martis” spring tradition whereby both children and adults can choose to wear a bracelet consisting of one red and one white strand twisted together.