In Greece, as in other Mediterranean countries, you will see white gossamer balls hanging from pine trees. DO NOT TOUCH either the nests, or any caterpillars that may be around. These are the nests of the caterpillar of the Pine Processionary Moth and can be very dangerous to humans and especially animals. You may also […]
In Greece, the high-season surge in tourists to the Greek islands is once again creating problems and concerns for both the local inhabitants and visitors, as the islands’ infrastructures are being stretched to breaking point by the rise in the number of tourists year on year. Many islands are suffering from water shortages due to […]
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 […]
The totally renovated Krinidon Clay Therapy Centre, located near the town of Krinides, situated 17 km northwest of the mainland city of Kavala, reopened to the public on June 17. The centre offers a number of natural therapies, including clay therapy, hydrotherapy and massage. Clay therapy is based on the use of “mature” clay. The […]
Tourists are being warned against hiring quad bikes or scooters, after numerous accidents and deaths on the Greek islands. The hiring of quad bikes and similar vehicles are not usually covered by travel insurance, with the cost of repatriating a seriously injured patient to their home country costing up to 36,000€. Island Police Departments have […]
After numerous problems for travellers who have been advised by their airline that their carry-on-board luggage is not accepted due to its size, EU transport ministers have proposed standardised sizing for free underseat luggage on European airlines, leading to this becoming EU law if passed by the European Parliament. The new law would also apply […]
The National Observatory of Athens has reported that the sea temperatures across Greece are warming faster than normal and are experiencing higher-than-average surface temperatures for early June. The unusually high temperature readings are attributed to a combination of seasonal heat and the lack of strong winds, which normally help cool the water. The news is […]
When travelling, one of the things you are bound to look forward to the most is the food. There are so many different tastes and smells and spices around the world; life is certainly too short to eat the same food all the time. This advice is perhaps especially true in the nation of Greece, […]
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We all know that it takes about four hours to digest food. However, on holiday with the temptation of the sea or even the pool near us, we forget this instruction. And yet, in these 4 hours the body’s processes are heavily involved in digestion, with a high percentage of our oxygen and energy being […]
