Greece - Kalo Taxidi!: 2017

Saturday 2 December 2017

For pitta's sake: EU kebab meat move could make doner a goner

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/01/for-pittas-sake-eu-parliament-threatens-to-make-doner-kebab-a-goner

I've recently been enjoying lots of delicious giros in Greece ...............

Thursday 7 September 2017

GNTO submits video in UN competition to promote Greece

An update - 17 September 2017 - the GNTO film took the first prize for Europe :-)
http://www.ekathimerini.com/221707/gallery/ekathimerini/life/greek-tourism-promo-film-wins-first-international-prize

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http://www.ekathimerini.com/221400/gallery/ekathimerini/life/gnto-submits-video-in-un-competition-to-promote-greece

A very well-made video :-) Several times I looked at a view and thought "isn't that (a favourite place)." Then the camera moved on to another place. So you are left imagining your favourite places. The video will have a different effect on anyone who hasn't been to Greece before - encouraging you to go and find your own favourite places and activities :-) And keep on returning .................

Monday 4 September 2017

http://www.ekathimerini.com/221278/article/ekathimerini/life/traveling-archbishop-picked-up-on--icarians-longevity-400-years-ago

Friday 1 September 2017

Free today - Kalo Taxidi: my Kindle book about my travels in Greece

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taxidi-Notes-Greece-Greek-Islands-ebook/dp/B005CQ5WYQ

I wanted to download a copy of my own book, so i made it free for a day :-)

Thursday 31 August 2017

Santorini Buckles Under Weight of Too Many Tourists

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/08/30/santorini-buckles-under-weight-of-too-many-tourists/

When I was in Lipsi many years ago, in midsummer tourists were only allowed to land if they had pre-booked accommodation.

And erlier this year Skye was in the news - again, too many tourists.

Ferry Runs Aground in Ios Island Port, All Passengers Safe

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/08/31/ferry-runs-aground-in-ios-island-port-all-passengers-safe/

Tuesday 22 August 2017

Orphaned by war, wild donkeys make a comeback in Cyprus

http://www.ekathimerini.com/221030/article/ekathimerini/community/orphaned-by-war-wild-donkeys-make-a-comeback-in-cyprus

"Drivers frequently find packs on the meandering narrow roads, refusing to budge until the windows are wound down. Ears back and snouts pulled into a grin, the donkeys stick in their muzzles in the hope of a reward."

Saturday 19 August 2017

Publishing houses in Athens struggle as book stores close down without paying their dues

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220976/article/ekathimerini/community/publishing-houses-in-athens-struggle-as-book-stores-close-down-without-paying-their-dues

A little Greece in Britain

http://www.ekathimerini.com./220911/article/ekathimerini/community/a-little-greece-in-britain

Notos owner named Greece’s best culinary ambassador in Belgium

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220978/article/ekathimerini/life/notos-owner-named-greeces-best-culinary-ambassador-in-belgium

Monday 14 August 2017

The Archaeology News Network: Scientists harvest fresh findings from roots of Sa...

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/scientists-harvest-fresh-findings-from.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheArchaeologyNewsNetwork+(The+Archaeology+News+Network)#4L3YcDt3ieCTKjrO.97

"“For the first time, we’ve mapped active fault lines in the area between Santorini and Amorgos,” says Professor Nomikou."

Friday 11 August 2017

Ancient DNA reveals origins of the Minoans and Mycenaeans Read more at https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2017/08/ancient-dna-reveals-origins-of-minoans.html#gkBcrso4v6qI7evr.99

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/ancient-dna-reveals-origins-of-minoans.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheArchaeologyNewsNetwork+(The+Archaeology+News+Network)#pAXeuUgRMEYpqLeg.97

This is one of those articles that you read, and want to know more. I'm thinking of the ancient site of Minoa, near Katapola on Amorgos...................

Many Cyclades museums require upgrades due to growing collections, visitors

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220775/article/ekathimerini/life/many-cyclades-museums-require-upgrades-due-to-growing-collections-visitors

"The biggest such renovation project is currently under way in the Kastro district of Naxos town."

I didn't notice nay work being done when I was last in Naxos in May 2107. And where is Promponas House?