Superseding the Minoans in the later stages of the Bronze Age (1750-1050 BCE), the Mycenaeans became the dominant Greek culture, as well as the first advanced civilization on the mainland before completely…
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Although Delphi became the most famous oracle of the Ancient World, capturing the imagination of millions over the millennia, the origins of cult lie further north. Today, the crumbling ruins of Dodoni,…
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Situated in Greece’s wild Epirus region, the Vikos-Aoos National Park is an absolute paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Still largely unknown, the Pindos mountains offer a wide variety of trails, from beginner treks…
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Proudly lending its name to the Vikos-Aoos National Park, the Aoos Canyon is yet another stunning gorge cutting through the Pindos mountains. Rising scarps, a rushing stream, and a picturesque monastery create…
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Overshadowed by the record-breaking Vikos Gorge, Megas Lakkos sees only a fraction of the visitors. Those who leave the established viewpoints behind, however, will find a land of unbridled beauty, easily rivalling…
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Ascending the sublime summit of Gamila is the pinnacle of hiking in the Tymfi massif. It is a superb journey across a rugged mountain realm of verdant meadows, stone forests, and sheer…
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From the rising scarps of Vikos, to the magnificent peaks of Pindos, and the still perfection of Drakolimni, Epirus is anything but shy of natural marvels. However, in the region’s far south…
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Stunning travel destinations that exceeded my expectations (part 2)
Since my first big backpacking trip back in 2016, I had the privilege to travel across the world repeatedly, leading me to numerous countries on four continents and dozens of different destinations…
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Since my first big backpacking trip back in 2016, I had the privilege to travel across the world repeatedly, leading me to numerous countries on four continents and dozens of different destinations…
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Vikos Gorge is an incredible testament to nature’s unmatched beauty and one of Greece’s finest sights. Where the earth is divided, precipitous scarps rise to the heavens and loom over age old…
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There are stories of a place where the leaves dance. In the shadow of scarps, where the earth did part. Dance to the melody of the autumn winds. And dance to the…
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“…he gave the command and craftsmen and officials gathered, and brought together every kind of material, including lime, and stone, timber and other materials used in building: so they began to build…