Tag archives for Greece
Tasting of anise with subtle hints of cardamom and clove, the fiery national tipple of Greece known as ouzo is meant to be sipped siga (slowly) with a bit of food and in the company of friends.
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While Greece may be in the headlines these days for its economic woes and social unrest, when I think of Greece, I picture crystalline sunlight on a landscape of rock, sea, sand, and tree; bone-white ruins of layered history; and bright-eyed, big-living people. That’s the Greece Christopher Bakken brings to life in his delightful new book.
I Heart My City: Katherine’s Athens
Posted by I Heart My City on September 19, 2012 
Katherine LaGrave traveled to Greece with her family when she was young, then moved to Athens to teach English after finishing college. The things that drew her to Greece are the things that keep her coming back: the food, the beauty of the country, and the spirit of the people who live there. Here are a few of Katherine’s favorite things about one of the world’s oldest cities.
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on February 13, 2012 
Happy Valentine’s Day, travelers! Our readers boast impressive travel résumés. That’s why we ask you the same question on Facebook every Friday: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where you — or readers like you — went, and get inspired to plan your next trip. Want to share your photos with the National Geographic…
The Radar: Strikes in Greece, $35 Flights, Seattle’s Best Cafes
Posted by Anna Scalamogna on October 19, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
First-Class Cooking Schools
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 11, 2011 
Mediterranean culinary schools offer lessons in good living. By Rachel Howard From the October issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. Glorious Greek Cooking › Ikaría, Greece Inhabitants of the remote Greek island of Ikaría are a third more likely than Americans to reach the age of 90. But eating like a Greek doesn’t mean abstinence: Good living and convivial…
The Radar: Shenandoah Wilderness Weekend, When to Go to Greece, Fall Weekend Trips
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on October 3, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Places Rated: Santorini in the Balance
Posted by jking on December 14, 2010 The November/December issue of Traveler features our annual “Places Rated” survey of destination stewardship, and this year 340 expert panelists rated 99 coastal destinations around the world. Here on the blog, we’re going to highlight some of these coastal destinations and are interested in adding your feedback to the mix. What do you think? Greece:…
Nigeria vs. Greece: The Super Eagles Take On Galanoleyki
Posted by Caitlin Etherton on June 17, 2010 It seems the coin toss will be the deciding factor concerning who has the advantage as Nigeria takes on Greece in day seven of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (ESPN will begin live coverage at 9:30 a.m. EST.) Both teams lost in their first games of group matches — to Argentina and the Korea Republic…
Small Ship Family Cruises
Posted by Rainer Jenss on April 9, 2010 Last week Rainer Jenss reported on good cruising options for families. This week, he looks at some great small-ship cruises. This week, I set out to investigate some cruising options for families other than the mega ocean liners that dominate the industry today. If you’re like me and love the idea of traveling by ship…
New Acropolis Museum and the Elgin Marbles
Posted by saldrich on June 24, 2009 The New Acropolis Museum, a project that the New York Times called “one of the highest-profile cultural projects undertaken in Europe in this decade,” is celebrating its opening day on Saturday after years of planning and labor–33 years in all, eight since the design was chosen. The stunning modern building, designed by New York architect…
Jenss Family Travels: No Time Like The Present
Posted by Rainer Jenss on June 9, 2009 Rainer Jenss and his family are currently on an around-the-world journey, and they’re blogging about their experiences for us at Intelligent Travel. Keep up with the Jensses by bookmarking their posts, and follow the boys’ Global Bros blog at National Geographic Kids. Most of the correspondence we’ve received from friends, family and colleagues in the…
Jenss Family Travels: Exploring Greece
Posted by Rainer Jenss on June 1, 2009 Rainer Jenss and his family are currently on an around-the-world journey, and they’re blogging about their experiences for us at Intelligent Travel. Keep up with the Jensses by bookmarking their posts, and follow the boys’ Global Bros blog at National Geographic Kids. If you’re checking into this blog for some guidance about travel to Greece,…
IWTGTT: A Cottage in Crete
Posted by Janelle Nanos on April 20, 2009 It’s rainy and bleak here in D.C. today, so my “I Want to Go to There” (IWTGTT) locale of the day is the sustainable mountainside co-op, Vamos, in Crete. Featured in this weekend’s Guardian Travel section, the little town located in the White Mountains has a collection of 19th century sandstone guesthouses available for rent,…
Awesome Tour Alert: Turkey
Posted by rdunlap on April 15, 2009 Fifteen years ago, a recently-graduated British archaeologist decided to walk 2,000 miles across Turkey, following a section of Alexander the Great’s ancient path from Troy to Iskenderun (with a heavy backpack and plenty of stops at ruins and ancient battle sites along the way). Sound crazy? Well, maybe a little. But it seems to have…
“Humanitourism” Helping Dogs & Cats in Greece
Posted by Meg Weaver on March 26, 2009 Having a soft spot for furry creatures, I couldn’t not follow up with tour company Inside/Out’s founder, Zoe Katsulos, about an upcoming “humanitourism” trip to Greece to tackle the animal welfare crisis there. Inside/Out puts together trips around the world that couple humanitarian volunteer work with sustainable eco-adventures. The ten-day June trip (June 12-22) to…
