As climate change in Europe increases the risk of disease-carrying mosquitoes becoming an invasive threat, taking precautions such as anti-mosquito body sprays, room vapour repellents and the use of window and door insect screens are recommended, especially from dusk to dawn. One disease that has been increasing in the Mediterranean region is Dengue Fever, which, […]
Regarding taking a trip to Bodrum (Turkey) from Kos, please note that passport control queues at the Kos and Bodrum ports can be excessively long and with little shade available, often take up to an hour or more for the checks. Also, we advise that visitors should take note that prices for drinks and meals […]
Festivities Christmas Until recent times, Christmas, although celebrated, was seen as less important than Easter. However, with many expatriates living in Greece and the effect of the media, it has now become a major festival, with Greeks placing Christmas trees and decorations in their homes and with illuminations in most towns and cities. Engagement It […]
As the incidents of heatwaves around the world increase, cases of Melanoma are also increasing. Scientists are warning people to take more care in protecting themselves from the effects of the sun’s UV radiation. Melanomas are a serious type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body and, in many cases, […]
Although it is lovely to take a souvenir from your holiday on a Greek island, tourists are urged to please take photos, not pebbles and shells. It should be noted that it is illegal to take pebbles and shells from Greek beaches, and tourists flouting the rules can incur fines of between €400 and €1,000. […]
Below, we have added a link to the British government’s website that covers the latest rules concerning UK citizens travelling to Greece in 2026. Link to UK Government website
Visitors to Greece should note that the wearing of high heels when visiting historic monuments is illegal, with contravention of the law carrying fines of up to £771. The Greek government has introduced strict laws over the years to protect the priceless heritage and ancient monuments in the country. It has been shown that high […]
Please be aware that a number of unscrupulous companies are cold calling British holidaymakers when they return home, persuading them to make fraudulent or exaggerated sickness claims. Some are even using touts in holiday resorts. As reported in the UK press, British holidaymakers have been prosecuted for making false claims with a real risk of […]
Sea urchins are found throughout the world, usually on underwater rocky areas. However, strong seas can detach the creatures from the rocks, leading to them ending up in the shallow waters of sandy beaches. Stepping on one of these critters can be a very painful experience, so we strongly advise holidaymakers, especially those with children, […]
Insects such as mosquitoes and wasps can be the most irritating and potentially painful part of any holiday, so a good repellent is an important item to add to your packing list, or alternatively purchase soon after you arrive. We cover the best plug-in repellents in a separate blog in the 'Travel Tech' section, but […]
