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Why Is Greece Called Greece? What the Hellas that about?
If you ask a Greek person what they call their country, they will say Hellas (Ελλάς or Ελλάδα). They call themselves Hellenes (Έλληνες). The Greek language is Helleniki. Greece, in the eyes of the Greeks, has always been and remains Hellas. So where...
Aug 1, 2026
48 hours in Athens, Greece for a Solo Female Traveler
If you only have a couple of days in Athens this summer (because you plan to spend time traveling outside of Athens), this itinerary is designed to maximize sightseeing while avoiding the hottest and most crowded parts of the city throughout the day....
Aug 1, 2026
The Oldest Historic Place in Greece: The Palace of Knossos, Crete
If you want to stand somewhere ancient, and not just old, but the birth of civilization old then the Palace of Knossos on Crete is going to be it. The palace you see today was built around 1700 BC, and rebuilt after an earthquake destroyed an even ea...
Aug 1, 2026
The Most Visited Place in Greece: Athens and the Acropolis
Greece receives over 33 million visitors a year. The overwhelming majority pass through Athens and the reason most of them come is the Acropolis. It's the most visited archaeological site in the country and one of the most visited in the world. Here'...
Aug 1, 2026
Greece and Money: The Euro, the Debt Crisis, and the Economy Today
Greece uses the euro (€) as its currency since 2001 when it joined the Eurozone, two years after the euro's initial launch. For travelers, this means the same currency as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and 17 other European countries. There is no exc...
Jul 30, 2026
