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Greeks have been calling themselves Hellenes since ancient times! The name Greek was given to them by the Romans and then it was passed to others and now everyone calls them Greeks.

I love Agios Spiridonas! One of the best places to go to is also Agia Marina in Porto Rafti. The church there is so beautiful and right by the water. I went to a wedding there one time and it was amazing. There's also really nice restaurants on the same street that overlook the water

There were three Punic wars fought between Rome and Carthage which were the two main powers of the western Mediterranean in the early 3rd century BC. This was a continuous conflict that went on a very long and were fought mainly in the sea and in Sicily.

This is one of my favorite places to visit outside of Athens! It's considered a masterpiece of the Byzantine Empire and there are 11th century frescos, religious paintings, and icons. The monastery is right at the edge of the city of Athens in the suburb of Chaidari.

I've only ever hiked Parnassos mountain which is in central Greece, it was amazing!

It used to be used as a palace and headquarters and it's one of the only examples of gothic architecture in Greece!

Are there any hidden spots I can hike to so I can catch a view like this?

Have any of you been to Greece during covid? This is what a taverna looked like in the village I was visiting

Wow!! That's such a weight lifted off my shoulders, thank God (I'll still be super careful tho)

Hi guys, i've been following the covid situation in Greece pretty carefully because I really want to visit this year. They just announced that people have to quarantine in their hotel or in a home for 7 days. Does anyone have any ideas about what this will be like? Or have any ideas about how to...

Has anyone ever been? I'd love some traveling tips!

Hi guys! Film and history buff here. I especially love old foreign films, do any of you have some Greek favorites?

Hey guys what do you recommend for the best octopus? I love grilling it, but i’ve noticed that boiled octopus usually tastes better because served in a marinade and it has more flavor. Is there a marinade for grilled octopus? I hesitate to put the grilled octopus in a marinade because it will...

I've never been to Vassara but I did a bit of research and it seems like such a cool place. There aren't any attractions I can find on google but It seems like hiking is pretty popular in the area, sorry I couldn't be of more help!

I always recommend booking in advance, especially if you're thinking of bringing a car on the boat. The ferries can fill up pretty quickly. You only need to book like one or two days in advance though. I usually go in person because sometimes they don't update the websites with the right...

Thucydides (an Athenian historian) and Pericles both got the plague! What is a super deadly plague and happened while the war between Athens and Sparta was going on. What a time LOL.

A good friend of mine is from Thessaloniki and for my trip this year he suggested that I visit Aristotle square in the city and the archeological museum, he knows the city very well so I trust him! I can’t wait for my trip!!!

What is your favorite day trip from Thessaloniki? I’m thinking of getting a time share in Greece to travel every summer, so that my kids and I can have a place to go without worrying about hotels and resorts every year. I love this spot in Thessaloniki, but I want to see what cool places I can...