Greece

To Make Ends Meet, Greece Renting Out Ancient Mouments

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens ©christine zenino In an attempt to save its ancient heritage, Greece is putting plans in motion to allow for the rental of its most iconic archaeological treasures to advertising firms and other business. Previously, requests to use the Acropolis–Greece’s most popular site–for advertising have been refused, and very few [...]

Economic Crisis Endangers Greek Monuments

The Acropolis ©http2007 During these troubled economic times, Greece is becoming more and more reliant on tourism dollars to keep its economy up and running. Historically, tourism in the country has accounted for a whopping 18 percent of its total GDP. But because Greece is a part of the euro zone, it cannot devalue its [...]

Photo of the Moment: Night Walk in Athens, Greece

Crete, Greece in Tilt-shift [Video]

It’s a video kind of day here at Vagabondish HQ. How adorable is this? “The pretty side of the financial crisis” indeed.

Ancient Greek Battle Reenacted by History Buffs

Ancient Agora © Shadowgate Apparently the U.S. isn’t the only country that likes to stage historical reenactments. This weekend history enthusiasts in Greece are marking the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon by staging a giant reenactment of the fight. AFP reports, The three-day amateur event on the presumed battlefield, which has since been [...]

Police Go Undercover to Bust Violent Greek Doughnut Cartel

Doughnuts © two gypsy hearts Finally, the vicious Greek doughnut underworld has been exposed. It took an undercover operation, but Greek police have blown a hole in a ring of alleged crooks who had cornered the doughnut market in a beach resort. It started with complaints that two Bulgarian men and a former Greek wrestling [...]

Travel Giveaway: Where Would You Go with 100,000 Starpoints from Starwood Hotels?

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who entered! It’s finally here. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our biggest travel giveaway ever! From now until August 22, 2011, American Express is offering new cardmembers the opportunity to sign up and earn up to 30,000 Starpoints with the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card. Benefits [...]

70 Lightning Strikes in One Shot [Photo]

Chris Kotsiopoulos recently captured this amazing photo. It’s actually “an image sequence containing 70 lightning shots, taken at Ikaria island during a severe thunderstorm.” Simply stunning.

Photo of the Moment: Floating Above Oia, Santorini

Celestial Trails Over Greece [Video]

Must-see video of Celestial Trails over Greece.

Photo of the Moment: A Cape Grecko Fantasy, Cyprus

Man Caught with Nun’s Skeleton at Airport

A Cypriot monk caught at a Greek airport with the skeletal remains of a nun in his baggage on the weekend told authorities he was taking the relics of a saint back to his monastery. The 56-year-old Cypriot was detained at Athens airport on Sunday after security staff discovered a skull wrapped in cloth and [...]

Photo of the Moment: Lost in a Mykonos Alley, Greece

Photo of the Moment: Stunning Pool at Royal Myconian Hotel, Mykonos

Photo of the Moment: Greek Impression, Santorini

Europeans Outpacing Americans in “Who Can Grow More Weed in Public By Stealing Utilities” Rivalry

© Fotoblog Rare We were duly impressed by whoever it was who grew three foot marijuana plants in the center of Millville, New Jersey’s business district. The cannabis was never harvested since police got tipped off by a passer-by last week and confiscated it. But the plan, which took advantage of municipal utilities by cultivating [...]