Everyone dreams of Santorini’s white domes and caldera sunsets, but Greece is made of more than a single picture-perfect ...
Greece is often celebrated for its sun-drenched islands and ancient ruins, but tucked between its olive groves and mountain ...
Decades after her first visit, Sister Irini returned to Amorgos to live in an old monastery she restored herself. Sister Irini walks on the roof of her home, the Agios Georgios Valsamitis monastery ...
The legend of Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery on Amorgos passed through ten centuries by word of mouth before being recorded. The story goes that the “dark-eyed Mary” icon survived the second ...
You’ve visited the blue domed churches in Santorini, partied in Mykonos and relaxed on a fly and flop holiday to Crete. But while Greece boasts some of the most popular holiday destinations, one of ...
The Athens Riviera shines in the distance as I take the helm of a Star Clippers tall ship, the fate of 2,289 gross tonnes and hundreds of passengers and crew in my hands. This isn’t a video game or ...
On Amorgos Island, part of the Greek Cyclades island group, locals are worried about the future of the Orthodox Christian monastery. For them, Father Spyridon is the heart and soul of the community.
High hopes for September as Amorgos recovers from early-season losses. Chora, Amorgos. Credit: Public Domain Amorgos, a gem of the Cyclades, is a beloved destination for tourists from across Europe, ...
Even though Greece is one of the most renowned vacation destinations in the world, it’s not quite as easy to navigate as you might think. It’s got a whopping 6,000 islands. Though only around 220 of ...
Greece is dotted with several island monasteries that reflect the nation's glorious past and cultural heritage. These monasteries, which are generally located on cliffs or quiet landscapes, have ...
AMORGOS, Greece — For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that’s little changed since its founding more ...
(OPINION) My grandkids are nearly grown, I’m afraid. Of the five, three are in high school now and one’s in middle school. Only the youngest is still a little guy.