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Visit Naxos Island!
June 23rd, 2009
I could easily argue that Naxos is the best island for those who dream of gorgeous beaches, delectable home-cooked Greek dishes and time to relax without herds of annoying tourists. I must admit though, I might be a little bias because I’ve traveled to Naxos with locals. I can guarantee that the warmth you feel […]
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Tipping in Greece – Don’t sweat the change!
March 2nd, 2009
Restaurants/ Cafes In Greece, you’ll often find restaurants have a cover charge. It includes literally the table you’ll be occupying, bread and non-bottled water. It may seem strange, but Greeks don’t try to turn tables like in many other countries. In fact, Greeks may sit at dinner or even just a coffee for hours. Often […]
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
March 1st, 2009
There are many beautiful sites to see in Athens, both ancient and modern. It may surprise you that one of these sites is the Hotel Grande Bretagne. This elegant, historical landmark, referred to by some as the “Royal Box of Athens,” was first built as a mansion after the Ottoman Empire’s fall in 1830. The […]
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