As humans we love to believe that we are the first created creatures and we paramount in relation with the rest of the creatures but in actual fact the earth is the home for thousands different species of animals and insects which fortunately prefer to ignore us. OK… most of them. As it’s counted there are 1.500.000.000 insects for each one of us and in this number are included very beautiful butterflies and insects we love to watch but also and ...
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Lefkada Island
Lefkada, the "Emerald Isle" is a beautiful island in the Ionian Sea and is situated between Corfu and Kefalonia. It is the fourth largest of the Ionian Islands. The island lies near the coast of Acarnania in western Greece. Many historians such as Thucydides and Strabo mention it in their writings not as an island but as a peninsula. Around the island of Lefkada there are 20 other smaller islands such as Meganisi (sailors' island), Kalamos, ...
Dolphins in Greece
Dolphins are among the most amazing creatures present in waters almost all over the world. They are very intelligent and friendly . You can play with the dolphins without any hesitancy. Dolphins are present in almost each and every ocean of the world. They may also be present in the rivers, but only in some major rivers. Various species of dolphins are found in the Amazon River in Brazil and also in some huge rivers in India. Dolphins are very ...
Zante Island
Deeply influenced by the Venetian rule, Zante acquired a special and unique style. Place of Letters and Arts, Zante was influenced by all major European countries, assimilating them into a unique cultural mix. The island has a remarkable tourist development and infrastructure without huge hotel complexes. There is a very touristy town of Laganas, with many restaurants, bars and clubs, which for obvious reasons can be crowded and loud, then there ...
The historic town of Amphipolis
At a distance of about 100km from Thessaloniki, heading to Kavala and beyond the bridge of the Strymon River, between low hills, lie the ruins of ancient Amphipolis. Amphipolis was situated at a height of 154 m on a natural-fortress hill near the mount Pangeo, 5 km from the sea on the eastern bank of the Strymon. A twist of the Strymon River protects the western city walls. The all around view is breathtaking. In the background you can see the ...
Diving Tips
The main reason you dive is to see the beautiful things underwater! Yet many divers look thru a constant fog on their faceplate, seeing very little clearly. Clean your faceplate before you think of going in the water. If it is new, use toothpaste, detergent, etc., until a thin sheet of water forms on the inside of the glass when you wet it, without beading up. Pay special attention to the outside edges of the glass, too. Why buy a wide angle ...
Hang gliding in Greece
Hang gliding is known as an air sport where they use a light weight aircraft which looks like a parachute. This does not fly by any motor, but it is being steered by the person who is in the hang glider. The person could basically steer the aircraft by simply shifting the body weight into different locations. The process as to how it happens is, that these hang gliders do not necessary have to be launched by a launching pad. But it must be ...
Castle Towns in Greece
Greece is one of those places in the world where you can see some of the preserved culture and well kept historic buildings and houses. This just brings out a desire to explore this small world as it has so much to offer to an individual seeking enjoyment and exploration. A combination of natural beauty, preserved ancient towers with a spice up of western technologies wraps, up the entire fun one would be looking for during his special vacation ...