City breaks are a great way to see somewhere new and get a flavour of a country. All without having to break the bank or take much time off work. Three or four days is usually plenty of time to see the main sites, do some shopping, and enjoy...
Posts Tagged with Greece
Once home to one of the world’s greatest empires, Greece is packed with ancient monuments, ruins and temples. With sites such as the impressive Acropolis in Athens and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, this country’s legendary history is sure to impress. Then the dazzling blue seas and beautiful beaches of the Greek Islands are perfect for those looking to unwind and soak up the sun.
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6 Places to Visit in Athens After You’ve Been to the Acropolis (6 minute read)
You cannot go to Athens without visiting the Acropolis. Sorry, we don’t make the rules. This ancient hilltop citadel, crowned by the famous Parthenon, is one of the most famous landmarks on the planet. It’s a testament to the legacy of the Ancient Greek civilization. But there is far...
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8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites You’ve Never Heard of (8 minute read)
Cultural travel and UNESCO World Heritage Sites go hand in hand. Some of the world’s most iconic landmarks are World Heritage Sites, from the Taj Mahal in India to the Giza Pyramids in Egypt and the Athens Acropolis in Greece. In total, there are more than 1,000 World Heritage...
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Holiday Hack: How to Maximise Your Annual Leave in 2022 (11 minute read)
Booking a trip, especially a long one, can take careful planning. Taking more than a few days of leave can be problematic with work, especially if you don’t get that much in the first place. And you always want to keep some spare in case of family events or...
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The Best Greek Islands to Visit Based on Your Personality (11 minute read)
Are you planning a Greek island cruise for 2022 or beyond? It can be tough to decide which islands to visit, and which to leave off your itinerary. This is because there are more than 225 inhabited islands to choose from in the country. And the chances are you’ll...
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16 New Year Traditions From Around the World (6 minute read)
Everyone has their own way of ringing in the New Year. For some, it’s an opportunity to get dressed up at a fancy event. Meanwhile, others prefer to hit the bars, whilst some are content to sit on the sofa with a box of chocolates watching the fireworks on...
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Travelling from England? A Guide to the Updated Travel Rules (3 minute read)
23.09.2021. You’ve probably heard the news. After months of confusing traffic light systems, government U-turns and expensive private PCR testing, travellers and travel companies heaved a collective sigh of relief during last Friday’s UK travel update. That’s because the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced a huge simplification to England’s...
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10 Interesting Facts About the Acropolis (4 minute read)
As Athens’ most famous attraction, the Acropolis has been drawing visitors to Greece for decades. And the ancient citadel dates back much further than that – it is estimated that humans have used this hill for a myriad of purposes dating back to the Bronze Age. If you’re planning...
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10 Interesting Facts About the Olympics (5 minute read)
29 July 2021. The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing, albeit a year late and without crowds in the stadia. With everything that has happened in the world since March 2020, it has been incredibly uplifting to watch the world’s greatest sporting spectacle finally get underway in Japan. Whether...
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7 of the Best Places to Visit at Easter (7 minute read)
There are loads of reasons to travel at Easter: it’s spring in the northern hemisphere, with warming temperatures and trees in bloom. Southeast Asia is also warm and dry. This makes it the best time of year to visit Vietnam, which usually experiences a varied climate up and down...
