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OLYMPIA and DELPHI
OLYMPIA is located in the Western Peloponnese in Southern Greece. It’s famous for being a religious sanctuary of ancient Greece and, in today’s world, for being where the Olympic Games originated. They were held every four years from the 8th century B. C. until the…
Parga – Greece
Driving through Greece is a treat. Its country roads are in tip-top shape, and its freeway system is modern and efficient. Freeways wind around mountains and through tunnels several kilometers in length. Views of bridges that are architectural beauties, the clear blue ocean, lagoons, and…
Dimitsana and Stemnitsa
Dimitsana and Stemnitsa are two small atmospheric, historic villages in the mountains of the Peloponnese region. Dimitsana has one tiny, lively main street that zig-zags around sharp bends. The village cascades down the mountain. A local had recommended that we visit his favorite restaurant high…
Killini to Zakynthos
We spent two nights in Arkoudi at the Almira Hotel, twenty minutes from the port of Killini. Our small, light-filled, immaculately clean suite had a patio overhanging the outdoor dining terrace, a sparkling blue swimming pool, a jacuzzi, and a beach with soft sand and…
The Kapsia Caves and Agia Foteini
The Kapsia Caves located in the Menalo region are a hidden gem. They are a fairyland storybook. An excellent guide led us through the caves of delicate stalactites and stalagmites, nature's works of art that take thousands of years to form. The cave’s history dates…