The thermal springs of Loutraki have been known since time immemorial, and the town is already mentioned in ancient texts as the city of Thermai – famed for its healing waters, one of nature’s great gifts to the region. The town’s name speaks for itself: […]
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In the first part of our journey in northern Peloponnese, we had arrived at Mantineia, where the ancient ruins combined with the breathtaking scenery offered us an enchanting journey through the millennia. In this second part, we continue on winding roads through the magical plateau.
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In our series Off the Beaten Path in the Northern Peloponnese, we take an exciting journey along the old roads from Athens to the magical plateau of Mantineia, before heading up to the fabled mountains of the Morea. Join us on this different exploration. The
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Island-hopping in Greece in the 1970s was a truly rewarding experience. I had fallen in love with the country! In the 1980s, after completing my studies, I finally got a real job and it turned out that my new employer allowed us to take fairly
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Island-hopping! Even today, those words evoke a warm feeling inside of me. I remember so well how exciting and liberating it sounded – the combination of trains, inter-railing and the Greek islands in the 1970s. That’s when I, along with so many other eager young
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The Greek expedition is currently going through the finishing touch up in the ship yard to improve the readiness for longer journeys, but still being able to anchor and explore some unknown places on the way. It is in the dock that real adventures begin.
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