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The Times Name Greece as Top Fall Destination

The Times suggest Greece as a great Fall destination, away from the established tourist hot spots and the high season crowds. “From the shores of the mainland to the sandy beaches and coves of its myriad islands and islets, Greece...

The Charming Villages of Mount Pelion, Greece

Taking a trip to Mt. Pelion in Greece in autumn after the heat of summer is gone when the leaves change colors to beautiful shades of orange and red can be like a fairy tale. Mt. Pelion, located in the...

Joe Biden Falls Off a Bike Near his Delaware Home

Joe Biden fell off a bike near his Delaware beach home Saturday morning, moments after greeting reporters with a wave and a cheery “Good morning!” The president was near the end of a bike ride with the first lady, Dr...

Ten Lesser-Known Greek Villages and Towns That Will Blow Your Mind

Justly renowned for its seaside resorts and its endless beaches, Greece also hides some places which are either completely unknown or little known to the outside world. However, these gems definitely offer unique scenery and are of great cultural...

Why do Leaves Change Color in the Autumn?

With the coming of another Autumn, with its cooler temperatures and glorious gold, orange and red leaves, we all marvel at how beautiful the leaves are as they change color from the vibrant greens of Spring and Summer. And yes,...

The Historical Memory of Constantinople, 567 Years After the Fall

Michael Goodyear* May 29, 1453: the final Ottoman assault on Constantinople succeeds. Ottoman cannon fire had battered the great Theodosian Walls of the city. The last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos-Dragases, had torn off his imperial regalia and died fighting...

Death of British Scientist on Ikaria ''Caused by Fall,'' Medical Expert Says

Nikos Karakoukis, the first medical examiner to examine the body of the British astrophysicist who was found dead on the Greek island of Ikaria on Wednesday, suggests that her death was caused by a fall. Karakoukis told reporters on Thursday...

Thessaloniki, One of Greece's Best Fall Destinations (Video)

Thessaloniki -- Greece’s co-capital, also known as ''the lady of the North'' and ''the bride of the Thermaic Gulf," is known as one of the most vibrant alternative destinations in Greece. For those who want to enjoy a relaxing experience full...