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Piraeus is a port city located within the Athens Urban Area
largely develo…morePiraeus is a port city located within the Athens Urban Area
largely developed in the early 5th century BC, when it was selected to serve as the port city of classical Athens and was transformed into a prototype harbour, concentrating all the import and transit trade of Athens but declined gradually after the 4th century AD, growing once more in the 19th century, especially after Athens' declaration as the capital of Greece.
The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to the maiden goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece and of ancient democracy and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.
The Ancient Agora of Athens or the Forum is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis.
The Romans built a Forum during their occupation which is located to the north of the acropolis.
In the shadow of the Acropolis, the Plaka is like a village within the city
The Plaka is the oldest section of Athens. Most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic. Although touristy, cafes, restaurants and clubs make this a happening part of the city.
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Nisyros is a volcanic Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. …moreNisyros is a volcanic Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands next to Turkey. Being so remote it has preserved the feeling and culture of old Greek island life. less
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The Knights Hospitallers captured and established their headquarters on Rhode…more
The Knights Hospitallers captured and established their headquarters on Rhodes in 1307. They remained there for 2 centuries and built into one of the most fortified cities in Europe.
The citadel of Rhodes, is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe which in 1988 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 1912 Italian troops took the island over with the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, and established an Italian colony which lasted until the end of WWII.
The Italians would later demolish the houses that were built on and around the city walls during the Ottoman era. They also reconstructed the Grand Master's Palace.
Lyndos is about 55 km south of the town of Rhodes and its fine beaches make it a popular tourist and holiday destination. less
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Symi is an Island of the Dodecanese close to Rhodes. Symi was noted for its spo…moreSymi is an Island of the Dodecanese close to Rhodes. Symi was noted for its sponges which provided much of its wealth. It attained the height of its prosperity in the mid 19th century, and many of the peculiarly colorful neoclassical mansions covering the slopes near the main city date from that period. less
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Halki ( is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese archipelago in the…moreHalki ( is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea, some 6 km (4 mi) west of Rhodes. With the area of 28 km2 (11 sq mi), it is the smallest inhabited island of Dodecanese. less
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In Santorini, like everywhere in Greece, eating is a way of life. In the tra…more
In Santorini, like everywhere in Greece, eating is a way of life. In the traditional Santorini cuisine besides the wide variety of seafoods best served grilled we can distinguish the following ingredients and dishes:
Fava is a puree made with Fava beans. Fava is an old traditional dish of Greece which can be served in many different ways according to the time of the year. What makes the Santorini Fava special is the special taste of the beans due to the volcanic soil on the island.
The soil is also responsible for the rich flavour of all fruit and vegetable on the island like Tomatinia or Cherry Tomato which is very aromatic.
The White Eggplant, a unique vegetable of the island, is considered the “indigenous” course in Santorini.
The island of Santorini is most famously known for its indigenous white grape varieties grown since the Middle Ages like Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani.
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Vanessa presents Cyprus:
Where is Cyprus?
It looks hidden in the Mediterranea…moreVanessa presents Cyprus:
Where is Cyprus?
It looks hidden in the Mediterranean. But it has been famous for 2 thousand years.
Did you know Cleopatra used to come here because she loved the beaches and its balmy weather?
Today Brits and Russians still crowd its beaches. But there are plenty of other things to do and see.
Take the city of Paphos for instance.
The beautiful 4 star Almyra Hotel is built right on the water . Here you can get a massage and look at the medieval castle from the days of the Crusades right across the harbour.
Take this church from the 13th century. St Paul was chained to this pillar and flogged for preaching Christianity. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
You can walk to the archeological city which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Here rich Romans built their villas with great mosaics on the floor.
Look carefully at these people drinking wine….
Sun and breezes means grapes and those Romans loved Cyprus wine.
It’s vintage time and OLYMPUS winery in the Trodos mountains is busy picking grapes.
South of Paphos is the Rock of Aphrodite, where according to legend Aphrodite the goddess of love sprung out of the water.
In Limassol the famous Crusader Knights built this castle in the middle of vineyards,
A thousand years ago they produced a dessert wine called Commanderia still enjoyed today.
Here it is also wine festival time, where wineries from all over Cyprus come to pitch their wines. Cyprus although a very small island ranks 37th in wine production in the world.
Going East are great beaches and sports activities
Then some culture, visiting these grottos carved in the rocks where monks used to live and pray. Wow!
Keo is a major winery producing world class wines.
Finally, time to relax on endless beaches and secluded coves…
Cleopatra was right! Cyprus is a magical place!
You can visit our sponsors websites and enjoy foods and wines from Cyprus by ordering from their US distributors.
And if you have time for a vacation you can book a trip right here.
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Seventh dive of the trip. We saw more fish than any previous dive, almost like …moreSeventh dive of the trip. We saw more fish than any previous dive, almost like back on Bonaire: Yellowhead Jawfish, Nassau Groupers, a small school of Chub, an Indigo Hamlet and a very nice French Angelfish. less
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The 10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around th…moreThe 10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around the world.
The Traditional Thai Puppet Theater was founded by Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, known as Joe Louis, the last Grand master of the art. There are 3 types of theatrical styles which involve dancing and singing and are comparable in style and form to the 18th century ballet performed at Versailles. Each puppet is controlled by 3 puppeteers who perform on stage in synchronization with the puppet. The Joe Louis Theater remains the true guardian of this vanishing art form.
www.thaipuppet.com
Hosted by Sunida Thirasak, a Bangkok native who presently lives in New York.
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Torgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres th…moreTorgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres the Lungarotti family is a leading wine producer in Italy and the region. Its wines are distributed to 35 countries around the world. In Torgiano they operates a wine Museum considered one of the best in the world, an olive oil Museum rich with the history of this Mediterranean staple. They also own a 4 star Hotel restaurant called Le 3 Vaselle. Here chef Domenico Imperio with many national awards to his name creates outstanding dishes for the restaurant. Here at the 3 Vaselle he shares his knowledge and recipes . less
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training sled dogs for the Yukon race
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people take the bodies of their relative to the river's edge and have them crem…morepeople take the bodies of their relative to the river's edge and have them cremated less
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