The island of Thassos is believed to be named after a Phoenician prince in Greek mythology called Thasus (or Thasos). According to the historian Herodotus, Thasus led an expedition to find and rescue his sister Europa after Zeus, the god of gods, abducted her. During his quest, he stopped at the island, loved its rich […]
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 […]
As our prime aim is to offer the most comprehensive and accurate guide book to Thassos, Kos, Santorini and Rhodes. We are constantly accessing and developing the book contents in response to the feedback received from our readers. When we designed the format of the ‘A to Z Guides’, we were careful to address all […]
If you have recently observed an increase in the persistence and aggression of wasps, it is due to the fact that at this time of year, the little critters are getting drunk, and they’re not fun drunks either! As Autumn approaches, wasps become bolder and angrier as they get older and tend to sting more […]
The extreme temperatures, ongoing drought and strong winds in many regions of Europe are creating an unprecedented crisis in countries, including Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. The prolonged weather conditions Europe has been facing favour the rapid spread of fire, causing serious damage to the natural environment, homes and infrastructure. Lives have […]
Holidaymakers who are travelling abroad this summer are being warned that many travel plug adapters being offered for sale online have been found to be dangerous. Consumer safety group Electrical Safety First (ESF) tested 14 products from AliExpress, Amazon Marketplace, eBay and TikTok Shop, and found they all failed to meet UK safety requirements. AliExpress, […]
Avincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services company, is warning that Europe is not ready for longer and more extreme wildfire seasons, with the company reporting that its firefighting aircraft are now needed almost all year-round. CEO John Boag said longer European wildfire seasons and bureaucratic obstacles have exacerbated regional shortages of both aircraft and the […]
Thursday, July 23 – Each year, what can only be described as “mentally challenged” tourists run the obvious risk of serious injury and even death by diving from the cliffs into the shallow lagoon, which in previous years has resulted in countless accidents, including serious head and spinal injuries that have required emergency hospitalisation on […]
Sea urchins are a prominent part of the marine ecosystem in Greece, as in most parts of the Mediterranean, thriving on rocky seabeds. However, they can be a painful hazard for swimmers in rocky areas of the seashore, as well as on beaches, as the urchins can be washed up during periods of rough seas. […]
A scientific study has confirmed that, as far as hydrating the body is concerned, water, either still or sparkling, may not be the very best drink. Amongst the range of drinks analysed, milk, either whole or skimmed, was found to be the number one hydration drink. Milk is rich in electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, […]
