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Don’t just peek over: Join in! (How to travel like a local to the Cyclades islands)

The geography bit The Cyclades archipelago is situated to the south of the Aegean Sea within close reach from the Greek capital city. The ancient name for this cluster of islands derives from the circle... Useful tips and information

Was there life before tourism?

Was there life before tourism?

The fisherman’s past lives on… A white house with blue window covers. Vivid colors and strong contrasts. The colors of the sky and the sea, as well as the Greek flag. A recipe for a... The fisherman's past lives on

Olympia Culture Festival – The summer event that changes the facts!

Olympia Culture Festival – The summer event that changes the facts!

Traditional Dances & Choirs Festival The “Olympia Culture Festival” which is undoubtedly the cultural event of the summer for the area of Elia, starts in a few days with the first part of the trilogy... from 17/06 until 26/06

“SAKURA ZENSEN” – JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN SKOPJE IN FULL BLOOM

“SAKURA ZENSEN” – JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN SKOPJE IN FULL BLOOM

When cherry trees start blossoming they look like a scene from a fairy tale. They possess beauty so extraordinary that we can easily say they are a miracle of nature.Cherries have a special place in...

Easter in Greece

Easter in Greece

Highlights of the most important holiday of the year It is difficult to describe the intense feeling of the Greek Easter. There are socially apparent and publicly displayed alterations of mood (from joyous to sad,... Easter eggs symbolizes Crucifixion

Tulip Festival – The Spring Magic of Istanbul

Tulip Festival – The Spring Magic of Istanbul

Istanbul is a city of legend and history. Once you visit it, you will come back for more. These words are so true because Istanbul is not only Kapali Carsi, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia,... April is the right time to experience the magic

The Ezerani Rangers in their 20 million square meters office

The Ezerani Rangers in their 20 million square meters office

Who can afford an office of 20 million square meters? Even 20 square meters sound like a pretty good working space, let alone something a million times bigger? On top of that, there is no... Ezerani is important place for the European birds

A trip in Antep style

A trip in Antep style

I vaguely remember Gaziantep, as I had visited the city for business purposes almost a decade ago. What remains in my head is rather an archeollogical legend, Zeugma; than sillouette of the city. At the... Coffee, baklava and museums

Exploring the arcades of Athens

The entire Athens center is run through by an incredible variety of arcades, reflecting the rapid evolution of its urban built environment in modern times. Balkon3 reveals the secrets of the most interesting building-passages of... A mirror of the modern city

When Heat Wave Comes to Town

When Heat Wave Comes to Town

Accompanied by the usual calls of warning to the citizens, mid-summer’s heat wave in Athens is seen as a regular, inevitable event … OK, so July is here again! And temperatures reach as much as... heat wave in Athens is inevitable event

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