Sikinos is located about midway between Ios and Folegandros in the Cyclades island group of Greece. Sikinos has so far remained quiet and relatively undeveloped in contrast with more popular island destinations. There are two villages located on Sikinos, Alopronia, the harbor for the island, and Kastro, which is considered one of the most beautiful […]

Naxos is a Greek Island located in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea. Naxos is known as the center of the historic Cycladic culture. Naxos island is located in the heart of the central Cyclades group of Greek islands. Naxos is a big island but most beaches are on the south-west coast. Naxos […]

Folegandros is a very small island in the southern part of the Cyclades off the Aegean Sea. It lies between Sikinos and Milos. The surface area of Folegandros is only about 12 square miles, and it currently is home to less than 700 locals. The three small villages, Chora, Karavostassis, and Ano Meria are connected […]

Ierapetra is a modern town located just 36 kilometers south of Aghios Nicolaos. It sits at the Southern coast of Crete, beside the beautiful Libyan Sea. It is the most southern town in Europe and faces the African coasts. Kreta Ierapetra is a very active tourism spot and is well known for its beautiful sandy […]

Hersonissos (Limin hersonissou) is located just 25km east of Iraklion, and is the most cosmopolitan city in Crete. Its existence dates back to the Hellenistic Period, and Hersonissos has maintained a continuous and lively presence throughout the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Venetian, and Turkish Periods as an important and thriving port. Hersonissos is world known […]

Evia, also known as Euboea, is the second largest of the Greek Islands, after Crete. It is separated from the very close mainland of Greece by the Gulf of Euboea and the Evripos Straits. It is long and narrow and seahorse shaped. If you are viewing Evia on a map, you may not realize that […]

Athens is the capital city, as well as the largest city in Greece. The history of Athens goes back at least 3,000 years. Athens was host to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Athens has many sights to offer including the Parthenon on the Acropolis, which serves as a landmark of western civilization. There […]

Georgia is a country in the Caucasus with an ancient history. Tourism is actively encouraged by the Cabinet of Georgia through its Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia. In 2011 1 318 968 tourists visited Georgia. By the end of 2015 the annual number of tourists in Georgia reached 2 278 562 people. The […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BiH or B&H, is a country in Southeastern Europe located on the Balkan Peninsula. The larger region of Bosnia occupies the northern and central parts of the country, and Herzegovina occupies the south and southwest. Sarajevo is the capital and largest city. In the 15th century the region was ruled by the Ottoman […]

Norway is known for its exceptional natural beauty, especially the fjords along the west coast. Once a haven for marauding Vikings, but now it is a wonderful destination with something for everyone. Norway is a country that was formed by the Ice Age, with towering mountains, beautiful waterfalls and vast forests. Norway is located on […]