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Warning to Holidaymakers!

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 […]

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Luggage Size?

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 […]

Increased Sea Temperatures

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 […]

10 Greek Foods Not to Miss

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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Dangers of Eating before Swimming

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 […]

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A Few Greek Facts

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 […]

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Full Face Snorkel Mask Danger!

Please be aware that there has been growing evidence regarding the danger of such masks due to the potential build-up of carbon dioxide and the possibility of snorkellers experiencing breathing difficulties whilst wearing this mask design. (Google search ‘full face mask dangers’ for worldwide warnings.) Extract from April 2023 ‘Dive’ Magazine:- “A coroner has warned […]

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Be Safe!

During the winter, the Greek islands are some of the safest places in the world. However, during the summer, some undesirables come to the islands from other countries to take advantage of careless tourists. Even so, the crime rate is still extremely low. Our advice is to follow general guidelines on how to take care […]