The Greek Island of Hydra (pronounced ee-drah) is a delightful change from the hustle and bustle of Athens. An easy … More
Category: Greece
Nafplio and Epidavros
Climb the thousand steps to Palamidi Fortress, score some Komboloi (commonly known as worry beads), lose count of the huge … More
Birthplace of the Olympic Games!
My visit to Olympia blessed me with two very special memories: First, the pleasure of meeting Theodoros Spiliopoulos, my amiable … More
Delphi: Visiting the Oracle!
No trip to Greece would be complete without consulting the Oracle of Delphi and rubbing the Omphalos, the navel of … More
Hellas: On the Road
No trip to Hellas (only we English speakers call it Greece) would be complete without seeing everyday life in the … More
Athens: It’s all Greek to Me!
The contributions of ancient Greece have been so deeply embedded in our modern culture that it is easy to take for granted the enormity of … More