#Greece
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Thessaloniki: Open-Air Museum
Byzantine chroniclers said: “In Thessaloniki, every foreigner forgets their homeland.” The northern capital is considered the second-largest city in Greece. Locals often compare it to a swan that has…
The Big Greek Wedding
These Greeks are an unhurried people. They spend whole days in cafes over a cup of coffee, play backgammon, and since the creation of Hellas, they seek answers to eternal philosophical questions. It m…
Street food by Greek rules
The first thing that comes to mind with the word fast food is obese Americans peacefully devouring a Big Mac somewhere on a ranch in Oklahoma. However, street food appeared much earlier than the food…
Greek Islands: Choosing a Holiday Destination
Feta cheese and olives are great, of course. But there's also another Greece that Russians can still visit for a holiday and explore the history of a country famous for its views and myths. Combining…
10 Dishes to Try in Greece
Besides historical monuments, magnificent climate, and picturesque coastline, Greece is known for its cuisine with an abundance of Mediterranean motifs. It features many seafood, cheeses, and olive oi…
Where to go to relax from your phone
In the modern world, where a smartphone has become an extension of the hand, and constant internet connection is the norm, more and more people feel the need for a break. Fatigue from the endless flow…
What to see in the Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece are so beautiful that it's sometimes hard to believe they exist in reality and that the idyllic picture wasn't painted by AI. They have everything for a…
Crete Itinerary for the Perfect Summer Getaway
A trip to Crete is an immersion into a world where time flows differently, and landscapes change every half hour. It's worth flying here for ancient ruins, sleepy coastal towns, and breathtaking pictu…
Ferry Turkey – Greece: how to get there, do you need a visa
If you've decided that one side of the Aegean Sea isn't enough for you, a ferry is your ticket to a completely different world. Just an hour on the water, and the bustling Turkish bazaars give way to…