The very name breathes romance and spells beauty. Poets, artists, andhistorians without number have revealed to us the glories of this city.Dull indeed must be the perception of loveliness of form and colour inthe mind of the man who is not deeply moved by the contemplation of theStones of Venice. Yet it seems to me […]
“There was a man in the city of Assisi, by name Francis, whose memory isblessed, for that God, graciously presenting him with blessings ofgoodness, delivered him in His mercy from the perils of this presentlife, and abundantly filled him with the gifts of heavenly grace.“ So speaks Saint Bonaventura of the noble character of the […]
The story of Rome is a mighty chronicle of such deep importance towardsan understanding of the growth of Europe, that a feeling almost ofhelplessness assails me as I essay to set down in this limited space anaccount of the city’s ancient grandeur and of its monuments. It is witha sense of awe that one enters […]
Travelling by cruise ship in Europe can be a wonderful way to explore the continent, offering a unique and luxurious experience. There are a variety of cruises available that take passengers through different parts of Europe, from the Mediterranean to the Baltic Sea. One of the benefits of travelling by cruise ship is that it […]
Hydra is a long, thin island south of the Saronic Gulf and characterised by its rocky interior which is virtually uninhabited. Hydra is a barren, rocky island that has become a very popular spot for artists the world over. The town is built in an amphitheatrical style around the port. To the right and left […]
Capital and chief port of the prefecture Messinia is the muchsung Kalamata, the land of the Kalamatianos dance and the silk kerchief.Every summer cultural events like concerts and plays put on by the Kalamata theatre are held in the amphitheatre of the castle. In the evening, the town comes alive, especially along the waterfront which […]
Loutraki GreeceSituated on the east coast of the Golf of Corinth, the ancient city of Thermae (today called Loutraki), once hailed to be loved by the Gods, was the first resort to be recorded in the annals of world history. Loutraki is situated only 84 km away from Athens, connected by the National higway Athens […]
Achaia GreecePatras is the capital of the region or prefecture Achaia. It owes its name to Patreas, chief of the Achaians.The city is among the most important in Greece, and the largest in the Peloponnese.It is also a major transportation center, linking the country with Italy and the Peloponnese with the lonian islandsThe coasts of […]
Chios is located in the Aegean Sea, and is the fifth largest of all the Greek islands, sitting just five miles from the Turkish coast. On Chios you will find beautiful multi-colored houses, fishing boats, and many nets spread in the water at the old harbour. Wonderful beaches abound at Kardamila, and in Volissos, the […]
Thassos is the most northerly Greek holiday island and lies off the Macedonian coast of mainland Greece. A good road rings the island to give easy access to the sandy beaches that dot the coastline.The pine trees that carpet most of Thassos lead to its being dubbed the ‘Emerald Isle’. Slightly off the main tourist […]