Rebetiko – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
We are all familiar with UNESCO world heritage sites. Visitors to Greece will be fortunate to see many monuments, archaeological sites, churches, and other places inscribed in the registry. Equally valuable, and more difficult to quantify, UNESCO has also sought to safeguard treasured cultural practices. Things like oral traditions, social practices, rituals, and events, performing
A Corporate Sailing Retreat in Greece
Greece is an extraordinary destination for a corporate retreat. It’s not only a place that enables your team to enjoy a complete change of environment, but also experience something meaningful together. A Corporate Sailing Retreat in Greece A Sailing Expedition for Your Team The beauty and complexity of the landscape provides for a variety of
Summer Recipes in Greece
The temptations of Summer in Greece are nothing short of legendary. Summer in Greece is also the best season for culinary travel. Here are some regional specialties we would love to share with you, plus some favorites enjoyed all over Greece. Summer Recipes in Greece: Which You Must Try Corfu Do the names “Sofrito” and
Summer Festivals of 2019
Summer in Greece is a season of fantastic cultural festivals. There are events to suit every interest and every taste: International and Greek artists participate in festivals of theatre, music, and dance in every corner of the country. Many of the festivals are held in historic surroundings. Seeing a production at an ancient theater like
FLY ME TO THE MOON – NEWSLETTER VOLUME 38
Dear Traveler, Today Greece celebrated Easter Sunday which is the most important religious holiday of the Orthodox Church and a wonderful time to experience some of Greece’s prized traditions. Καλό Πάσχα! (Happy Easter in Greek) This month’s newsletter is dedicated to the “Power of Spring” and what a glorious effect the light has on awakening both
Corporate – Detoxing Retreat in Mani
The best kind of corporate retreat leaves your team relaxed, refreshed and inspired. The purity of the landscape of Greece ensures a truly transformative corporate detox retreat for your team. Mani, the Peloponnese’s remote and rugged southern tip, offers elemental nature, pristine vistas, cultural wealth, and casual refinement - everything you need to slow down and
Discover Crete Without The Crowds
Crete, Greece’s largest island, has a culture entirely its own. The authentic cuisine is exotic and unique, the music is some of Greece’s most stirring folk music - never will you hear the lyre played like it is played in the mountains of Crete - and the people are known for their exceptional bravery and
The Return of Life in Spring: the Myth of Demeter and Persephone
One beautiful day, Persephone - the daughter of Demeter and Zeus - was strolling in a meadow of flowers. Suddenly, the earth opened up, and Hades - God of the Underworld - seized the maiden, and brought her back to the underworld to be his bride. Her mother’s search for her, the subsequent devastation she
Reviving Ancient Theatres in Greece
When people with vision, enthusiasm, dedication and passion come together, remarkable things happen — Diazoma is the result of such a profound formula. Founded in Athens in 2008, Diazoma is a movement of people who share the same passion for the Greek cultural heritage and their mission is to protect, restore and promote monuments such
Private Island Corporate Retreat in Greece
The laid-back atmosphere and profound natural beauty of the Greek islands has inspired many travelers to seek ultimate holiday experiences in Greece. When it comes to business travel, a private island corporate retreat in Greece provides the ideal surroundings and conditions for successfully combining business with pleasure. Private Island Corporate Retreat in Greece crafted to