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Hiker Discovers ‘Alien’ Monolith in Wales

A hiker has discovered a mysterious, 10-foot-tall silver monolith in Powys, Wales, which is the latest in a spate of monolith discoveries since 2020, prompting conspiracy theorists to make claims about aliens. The Toblerone-shaped steel monolith was discovered on a...

Best Parks for a Green Escape in Athens

Although Athens is not known for its many parks, the Greek capital still has some unique places for a green escape. Near the center in picturesque suburbs, close to marinas, or overlooking ancient ruins, these parks offer nature lovers an...

Sleeping Under the Stars on the Peak of Greece’s Mountain of the Gods

Konstantinos Vasilakakos can be called a photographer of the stars—not the Hollywood stars but the celestial elements that fill the night sky and truly fascinate all those who gaze at them. Vasilakakos is a great fan of night photography and...

Aradena: Crete's Ghost-Town Hanging on the Edge of a Gorge

Aradena is an abandoned settlement in the region of Sfakia on the island of Crete, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, despite being on the very edge of a steep cliff! The strange but interesting story of the village...

Greek Doctor Finally Reaches Top of the World on Everest

Greek doctor and super-athlete Georgios-Ioannis Tsianos topped the highest peak of the world, the summit of Mount Everest in the Himalayas, in the early hours of Friday. After two years of painful and difficult effort, Tsianos has finally managed to...

Hike and Mountainbike Across Greece with Alexander the Great

A series of new hiking and mountainbiking tours were presented by Greek tourist agencies as part of the "Cities of Alexander the Great" initiative at the Ferien International Tourist Fair in Vienna recently. The agencies also promoted cultural and historically-oriented...