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Free Ride for Women
By Linda Tancs
It’s International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women’s strides in equality, peace and development. In Greece, it’s an opportunity to ride public transport for free, particularly in Athens. Check with your local transport authority for benefits. Happy travels!
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Old Charm in Crete
By Linda Tancs
Rethymno, one of the four provinces of Crete, is its third largest city, offering views of the White Mountains in the West and Mount Psiloritis in the East. There’s more to this metropolis than meets the eye, however. In fact, there’s plenty of retro in this metro. Consider the postcard-perfect harbor with its wooden boats. Or the cobbled streets. Or the fortress in the old town section, built by the Turks to protect against invaders. Not to mention the Venetian-style mansions. All this and great beaches, too. Festival season starts later this month, so start packing. Ferries depart daily from Athens.
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Navigating the Cyclades
By Linda Tancs
As summer tourists push through the popular Greek isles of Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos, rest assured you won’t be one of them. Why? Because you have a better plan. For half the price of a stay on Santorini, you can enjoy the hinterlands of Paros, the heart of the Cyclades. Painting exhibitions, art, cinema–all the culture you’d expect from an ancient civilization awaits you there. Only 30 minutes by air from Athens, or take the hydrofoil from Santorini.
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The Origin of Xmas
By Linda Tancs
Sometimes misconstrued as a sign of disrespect, the “X” in Xmas actually originates from the Greek word for Christ, Xristos. The first letter, chi, resembles the letter “x.” Europeans began using the “Xmas” salutation as early as the 16th century. So Merry Xmas, and to all a good holiday weekend!
Journey Through History in the Greek Isles
By Linda Tancs
In the current edition of Travelrific® Travel Show, the topic is Greece. The architectural and cultural wonders of Greece extend beyond the city limits of Athens. Discover the treasures of the islands. Find out more at www.travelrificradio.com.
