The Beaches and Hidden Beauty of Chalkidiki
Most visitors to Greece naturally flock to the southern destinations and islands to fulfill their dream of strolling through whitewashed villages, capturing the picture-perfect sunsets, and taking in the mesmerizing blue of the Aegean. Yet many tend to overlook Northern Greece — a region that reveals some of the country's most breathtaking beaches. Welcome to
Discovering Santorini Beyond the Caldera: The Island’s Cultural Soul
Have visitors to Santorini left some stones unturned? You would be surprised to learn that one of the most popular Greek islands globally does have a lesser-explored side to it - something that’s very refreshing to hear. While this sought-after destination does offer mesmerizing infinity pool views, the globally famous Oia sunset, and white-washed villages
Serifos: The Zen-Like Cycladic Island
Serifos, a small, quiet slice of heaven tucked away in the western Cyclades, remains one of Greece’s lesser-explored islands—at least for now. Serifos doesn’t try to impress you. And somehow, that’s exactly what it does. Its untamed rocky landscape feels untouched, almost protective of its own identity. It is the perfect island escape for anyone
Easter in Greece: The Red Eggs and the Ritual of Renewal
The tradition of dyeing eggs is an essential ritual of Greek Orthodox faith—one that is embraced by most households across the country each year. This wonderful tradition, like most in Greece, carries with it centuries of symbolism and devotion. On Holy Thursday, “Megali Pempti,” families gather around the kitchen table to transform simple eggs into
Athens and Thessaloniki Through Their Stoas: The Hidden Gallerias
In Greece, you can discover some of the most revealing city walks not on the grand avenues, but just beside them. Once you step off the main street and pass through a discreet entrance, it’s like you’ve suddenly entered a different world. Marble staircases rise around you, old shop signs catch your eye, and a
Dolly Boucoyannis: The Art of Jewelry Between Nature and Imagination
Athens is a city brimming with history, and it’s the very city that embodies a spirit that inspires contemporary artistry. Jewelry designer Dolly Boucoyannis belongs to that rare category of artisans whose work feels both deeply rooted and unmistakably modern. Elegant Athenians have long admired her creations, appreciating jewelry not merely as adornment but as
FLY ME TO THE MOON TRAVEL NEWSLETTER VOLUME 117
Dear Traveler, Kalo Mina and welcome to March — a month that carries both renewal and remembrance. As spring slowly awakens, it also reminds us of Greece’s enduring spirit, especially with Independence Day just around the corner. In this month’s issue “Living History“, we turn our focus to two powerful symbols of the modern Greek state
JustLuxe Newsletter History of Crete | Exploring Millennia of Minoan, Venetian, and Ottoman Heritage
Fly Me To The Moon Travel: Crete Beyond the Sun and Sand (part 2) by Glenn Harris Crete is a land shaped by millennia of civilisation, where Bronze Age palaces, Venetian fortifications, and working fishing villages coexist with a vibrant contemporary culture. As the largest of the Greek islands, its geography spans over 8,000 square
The Evolution of the Hellenic Parliament Building
A meaningful introduction to the Greek capital begins at its very center: Syntagma Square. This is where modern-day Athens breathes in full view — where history, politics and everyday life converge. Right at the top stands the Hellenic Parliament building, one that’s impossible to overlook. There are buildings you simply admire, and then there
Evzones: Greece’s Elite Presidential Guards
If you’ve wandered through central Athens, passing the Hellenic Parliament in Syntagma Square, it’s really a one-in-a-million chance that you will miss the two figures standing in perfect stillness, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At any time of day or night, regardless of the weather, they stand there for something far greater than
