From remote beaches to artisan shops in historic villages; from mountain nature hikes to windsurfing competitions; from fresh delicious food to intense family reunions: visitors enjoy a combination of history, culture, nature, scenic beauty and beaches on this island.
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily is yet another manifestation of the Greeks’ rightful place at the head of Western Civilization.
These are the photos from my travel photography exhibit in Minneapolis in 2017. Photos are from 22 different countries.
2014 was our biggest year of traveling yet. We visited 19 countries, including a long driving trip in the western United States. We saw, in order, the United States, Belgium, … Read more
There’s a saying in Greece, “I’m in Meteora.” It means ‘I’m up in the air,’ or ‘I’m in limbo.’ Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in north central Greece, outside … Read more
One of the physical characteristics of Mount Olympus that gave rise to the belief that it was the home of the Olympian gods of Greek mythology is that it is … Read more
It’s quite amazing how much of the shrine of Delphi remains, given 2500 years of looting, earthquakes, harsh weather and general indifference. What you can see of the Temple of … Read more
What we have here in Paros are a lot of rocks. Imagination may be required. Paros, one of Greece’s Cyclades Islands, is also one of the closest to Athens, about … Read more
There are some nice pieces of ancient Greek art at the Acropolis Museum in Athens. Unfortunately, most of them are not from the Parthenon. A lot of them have been … Read more
There is probably room for debate about whether or not the British should have taken (or should return) all the sculpture from the Parthenon in Athens which they removed in … Read more