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Category: Greece

Halkidiki Beaches, Greece: Where to Go and Where Not!

One of the Halkidiki beaches, Greece.

We hypothesized that the Sithonia Peninsula would be the perfect choice for relaxing holidays. It was a mistake.… Read More Halkidiki Beaches, Greece: Where to Go and Where Not!

November 14, 2016July 22, 2017 Victor Tribunsky28 Comments

Greek-Crusaders Rhodes: City and Island

The real appeal of the island of Rhodes, Greece, is in its unique history.… Read More Greek-Crusaders Rhodes: City and Island

September 19, 2016May 17, 2022 Victor Tribunsky20 Comments

Why Sailing and Why the Island of Rhodes?

Walls of the Old City of Rhodes, Greece.

  Did you ever wonder why sailing is so appealing? It is attractive even for people who cannot travel by yacht a few minutes without Dramamine. It is attractive even for people who cannot swim, and who are afraid of the sea. But most of all, sailing, yachts, and the sea are attractive for people… Read More Why Sailing and Why the Island of Rhodes?

November 11, 2014July 27, 2016 Victor Tribunsky17 Comments

Ancient Greek Statues from My Childhood

  Summer. Athens is melting in the heat, thermometers show 40 degrees in the shade. You can, of course, spend all your time on the beach, but it is unforgivable for Greece. Even if you rest on the islands, muster the courage and make a day trip to Athens. Agree with me, it is better… Read More Ancient Greek Statues from My Childhood

July 21, 2014July 22, 2017 Victor Tribunsky15 Comments

Why I Went to Ancient Crete and Why You Should

Ruins of the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Crete, Greece.

  Myths of ancient Greece are fairytales. I liked them from childhood and have read them all, but I don’t think that my mother read those myths to me at bedtime. Most of these ancient stories could be very successful screenplays for horror films. Take the biography of the main Greek god, Zeus, for example.… Read More Why I Went to Ancient Crete and Why You Should

June 25, 2014November 14, 2016 Victor Tribunsky36 Comments

Heinrich Schliemann and His Mycenae

Just like many true archaeologists, you may not be delighted with the methods of Heinrich Schliemann, but you will not fail to take off your hat before such a strong belief in oneself and one’s own success. The Greeks forgot where Troy was. The Greeks forgot where Delphi was. The Greeks forgot where Mycenae was.… Read More Heinrich Schliemann and His Mycenae

January 27, 2013August 17, 2021 Victor Tribunsky25 Comments

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