EasyJet plc, the British budget airline and package holiday group headquartered at the UK’s Luton Airport, has reached an agreement in principle with the US investment firm Castlelake on a potential takeover offer valued at around £5.2 billion. However, one significant regulatory hurdle is that EasyJet is a European company, and EU rules require it […]
Whilst on holiday, you can experience a totally free light show, as the next three months are the best times to see the utterly amazing sight of the billions of stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, without the aid of optical equipment. First, on a clear moonless night, find a totally dark location, devoid […]
On your visit to Greece, you may wonder why many elderly ladies wear black, even on the hottest of days, which to most seems counterintuitive. This practice, though, is deeply rooted in Greek culture, as in other Mediterranean countries, signifying the grief and loss of a deceased husband, as the colour black represents the darkness […]
“Dark skin doesn’t burn”. Untrue, skin colour does not protect against sun damage, including sunburn. Although skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, the mortality rate is higher. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, this is partly because many people are unaware that they are at risk. “I don’t need sunscreen if […]
Welcome to the unique A to Z Travel Guides, the only travel guides to seamlessly link your book—whether paperback or Kindle—with the full potential of the Internet. Our comprehensive travel guides, each around 200 pages, contain more up-to-date information than any other guide dedicated to your specific Greek island destination. Four Greek Island Titles Thassos […]
Anyone arrested in Greece for suspected arson is now being prosecuted under the new, stricter provisions of the revised law passed by the government last year. The changes mean that not only for intended arson, but those who cause a fire through clear negligence that causes death or ecological destruction, will be charged with a serious felony […]
No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that its people are extremely friendly and that the country is renowned for its stunningly beautiful scenery and weather. However, there are some facts that very few are aware of! There may be some things about Greece and its history that […]
As we are all well aware, Europe, especially the western regions, are in the grip of an extreme heat dome, already leading to the breaking of dozens of temperature records, with the consequences having led to over 1,300 deaths in Europe so far, the spread of forest fires and damage to infrastructure such as the […]
Greek olive oil, or “liquid gold” as Homer called it, has been part of Greece’s history since antiquity. It is an irreplaceable nutritional component of the Greek diet. Ancient Greeks also used olive oil as part of their efforts to enjoy a healthy life and to promote longevity, and used it as a cosmetic for […]
