Regarded by some Greeks as the 'second capital' of Greece, Thessaloniki is at the same time historic and avant-garde, ideal for a city break or stopover and providing a fascinating mix of holiday memories in northern Greece. It has become one of Europe's most popular city-break destinations, welcoming flights to its international airport (Thessalon...

Syros: The Queen of the Greek Islands ​ ​Syros: The Queen of the Greek Islands You may think this is a strange title for an article about a Greek island. After reading this travel blog, I hope you agree that it is perfectly suited to describe Syros. First, we know that a Queen defines her crown and not the other way around. Second, a queen is a lea...

The Hellenikon Metropolitan Park under construction in Hellinikon, Athens is one of the largest, most ambitious urban regeneration projects in the world. It is a 6.2 million-sq.m, sustainable, master-planned smart city on the grounds of Athens' old international airport. Promising to be a true 15-minute city, built from the ground up, The Ellinikon...

Located just south-west of Athens along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf, Piraeus serves as the gateway for countless travellers looking to explore the capital's treasures. Most visitors I know wouldn't consider staying in Piraeus, they simply pass through it on the way to the capital. But for me Piraeus is a place to linger and a reminder of my ...

Halkidiki, Greece The Bear Grylls Survival Academy, the first a European resort, has been developed with the adventurer and survivalist. Guests challenge themselves and develop new skills through nature adventures. The Sani Resort's location in a 1,000-acre ecological reserve, with pine-fringed beaches, lush woodlands and wetlands, provides a good ...

The new 503 room Helea 5* Beach Resort offers views across the sea, along with landscaped gardens. There are 11 freshwater pools to choose from and a dedicated children's pool, plus a 700 square metre water park. Activities include a playground retreat for all ages with live music, watersports, an all-day beach bar, entertainment and a cinema. Rhod...