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 cemented herself as the most prestigious oracle of the Ancient World, capturing the imagination of millions over the ages, the origins of cult lay further north. Though long since abandoned,…
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Largely ignored by most tourists, Vikos-Aoos National Park might be one of the country’s best kept secrets. An absolute paradise for hikers and outdoor lovers, this uncharted frontier of the Pindos Mountains…
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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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Epirus is anything but shy of natural marvels. From the epic depths of Vikos, to the majestic peaks of Tymfi, and the perfection of Drakolimni, Greece’s northwest is wild and uncharted. However,…
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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…