EXPLORING GREECE: A tour of the beautiful & historic TOWN of GALAXIDI (Γαλαξίδι)
SUBSCRIBE: - A tour of Galaxidi (Γαλαξίδι), Greece. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com. Galaxidi or Galaxeidi, is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 126.088 km².
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Episode 118: Planning a family trip to Athens, Greece for Percy Jackson fans
Do you have a Percy Jackson fan in the family? Even if you don't, if you have been dreaming of a trip to Greece, Dawn from 5 Lost Together shares her tips on planning a family trip to Athens, Greece and the surrounding areas. Plus, find out where Kim and Tamara were hanging out together last week!
ON THE PODCAST 00:32 - Talking with Kim and Tamara about their time in NYC
03:25 - Kim’s plans for her west coast road trip
09:10 - Tamara’s Canada trip ideas
13:40 - Talking with Dawn
16:05 - First trip to Greece
18:13 - How long to visit and when
19:42 - What time of year to visit Greece
22:17 - Things to see in Athens
28:22 - Driving other places from Athens
34:05 - Tips for visiting
39:40 - Getting around
40:20 - Dawn’s favorite travel gear
42:26 - Where Dawn is going next
ABOUT DAWN NICHOLSON Dawn is a Canadian mum who loves blogging about her adventures traveling with kids and expat life at 5 Lost Together. She eats, sleeps and breathes travel and wants to inspire other families to take epic trips with their kids. Follow Dawn on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitterand Instagram.
TIPS FOR VISITING ATHENS, GREECE WITH KIDS If you are planning a trip to Greece, you should think about spending at least ten days there but it would be best to be able to spend two full weeks. You will be able to see a lot in ten days but you may feel like it is a little bit short. Two full weeks would be the optimal amount of time, especially if you have never been before. Traveling to Greece in the summer time is very hot, especially in August! Plus this is also peak season to travel there, so the cost will be higher and it will be very crowded. May/June would be a good time to go as well as September/October when it will still be warm but budgetwise your money will go a bit farther and you will be able to do more. If you are really worried about budget you could also book your trip in the winter time and get some incredible deals on accommodations. When you travel to Athens you should make sure to see: Acropolis of Athens- which has the remains of many ancient buildings with historic significance and great architecture. You will get a lot more out of your visit if you go with a guide. There is also a museum at the bottom that is fairly new and they have great models made out of Legos of the buildings, along with scavenger hunt activities, so your kids will love it. The Parthenon(probably Greece’s most important historical sight) - located in the center. If you are into trying new foods you should think about taking a food tour. If you don’t want to do a tour there some markets you can go to that have food as well. Changing of the Guardis also a great sight to see and is very different from the Changing of the Guard in England. They have very elaborate uniforms and this happens every hour at Syntagma Square. Mount Lycabettushas great views of Athens as the only real high point of the area. You take a funicular, which is a mountain cable car that goes up at about a 45º angle. The track is 689 feet long but the journey only takes about 3 minutes. Renting a car a driving to some other areas can give you some great sights. For instance there is the Corinth Canalwhich was built so that ships could go through instead of going around a big chunk of land. If you are into experiencing an adrenaline rush you can even bungee jump off the canal. If not it may be a great spot for you and your family to get out and stretch your legs while you watch the jumpers. If you are planning to travel outside of Athens, you may want to take a trip to Olympiawhich is the birthplace of the Olympics! There isn’t much left of the structure but open greenery and some seating. Another place to visit is Delphiwhich is one of the most important greek sights. This was the place people would come to visit an oracle and is featured heavily in the Percy Jackson books. This sight also has some great views of the area. As a day trip from the more central part of Athens you can visit the Temple of Poseidonin Sounio. This is also featured heavily in the Percy Jackson books and has some great views of the ocean since it was built on hill right by the edge of the ocean. People in Greece are very friendly and helpful. Just what you would think with their greek hospitality! Renting a car can be a bit overwhelming and the price to rent a car is a bit expensive but if you have a larger family or are traveling with a larger group compared to paying for public transportation costs and just the freedom of having the car this may be worth it for you. But if you are planning to stay in one general area it may not be worth the price. Be aware that there are actual quite a few toll roads when you are driving that you may not expect and they are all cash so be aware of this before taking off on a long drive and plan accordingly with cash. Tipping is not really customary, but you can always round up a bit on...
Delfi, Delphi Museum - Greece HD Travel Channel
The modern town Delfi (Δελφοί) in central Greece is a popular tourist destination. The guest has a choice among approx.30 hotels. However, the place has become famous due to the ancient Delphi, its oracle and its Castalian spring.
In the evening we walk through the tourist Delphi with its souvenir stalls and visit a futuristically lit bar. From its terrace you can watch the lights in the valley.
Next to the temple district is a modern museum with precious finds - jewelry, statues, reliefs and tiles from Delphi. Undoubtedly, the Charioteer of Delphi, the most impressive exhibit. It is one of the few bronze statues in Greece, which has not been reprocessed into weapons, because it was buried under a mudslide.
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Der neuzeitliche Ort Delfi (Δελφοί)in Mittelgriechenland lebt fast ausschließlich vom Fremdenverkehr. Der Gast hat die Auswahl unter rund 30 Hotels. Berühmt wurde der Ort aber durch das antike Delphi, sein Orakel und seiner Kastalischen Quelle.
Am Abend schlendern wir noch durch das touristische Delfi mit seinen Souvenirständen und besuchen eine futuristisch beleuchtete Bar von deren Terrasse man die Lichter im Tal beobachten kann.
Neben dem Tempelbezirk wurde ein modernes Museum mit kostbaren Fundstücken - Schmuck, Statuen, Reliefs und Fliese aus Delphi eingerichtet. Zweifellos ist der Wagenlenker von Delphi das beeindruckendste Ausstellungsstück. Sie ist eine der wenigen Bronzestatuen in Griechenland, die nicht wieder zu Waffen verarbeitet wurde, da sie unter einer Schlammlawine begraben war.
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Gorgopotamos Phthiotis, Greece| Crossing historic bridge
Gorgopotamos (Greek: Γοργοπόταμος) is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Lamia, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 157.300 km2.[3] It is located 8 km southwest of Lamia and 34 km north of Amfissa. In 2011 its population was 453 for the village and 3,374 for the municipal unit. The seat of the municipality was in Moschochori. It is named after the river Gorgopotamos which flows through the municipal unit (its name means in Greek the rushing river). The Oiti mountains, a national park, lie to the southwest. The northeastern part of the municipal unit lies in the wide and flat Spercheios valley. The municipal unit of Gorgopotamos borders Lamia to the north and Phocis to the southwest.
The Gorgopotamos Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in Greece. It crosses Gorgopotamos and connects Bralo with Lamia while it carries the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line. The bridge is well known for its role in the National Resistance, as it was destroyed on 25 November 1942 in the battle of Gorgopotamos by Greek rebels from the EDES and ELAS organizations, co-operating under British agents, mainly against Italian and German forces
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The entire area of Aetolia and Acarnania has been inhabited at least since the Paleolithic era, as evidence such us tools made of pyrites have been found mainly near the lakes and rivers. Life continued during the Neolithic era as well. The first contact of the Aetolian and the Acarnanian with central Greece was due to the strategic location of the area on the sea-route Corinth-Corfu-Italy.
Under these circumstances the area got great cultural influence from Corinth, which established several trading activities along the coastline. The Athenian General, Demosthenes, invaded Aetolia in 426 BC, while by the end of the war the Spartan king Agesilaos invaded Acarnania in 389 BC.
Through these events a great hatred was created between the two sides. After the death of Alexander in 323 BC., the Athenians and Aetolians rebelled against the Macedonians, known as the Lamiakos war, ending in the victory of the Macedonian and Antipater. Unfortunately, the discord of the Greeks, allowed the active involvement of the Romans. The opposition of the Aetolians to the Macedonian-friendly Acarnanians, led to the signing of the Aetolian-Roman Pact in 212 BC.
Aetoloacarnania was a part of the Byzantine Empire from the 4th to the 12th century AC. Approximately in 1450 the west part of Central Greece was dominated by the Turks. In 1460 the last fort of Aetolian mainland, Aggelokastro, also surrendered. The revolution of 1821 was late to reach Aetoloacarnania due to the presence of great Turkish forces in Giannena. On May 5th, captain Dimitrios Makris attacked the Turkish outpost. The revolution is hastened, and Mesolonghi up rises on May 20th 1821. In April 1825 Kioutachis army siege of the last fort of the Revolution of Central Greece. His army was later on reinforced by Ibrahim of Egypt. The fall of the city with the Exodus of its Guards on April 10th 1826, virtually extinguished the flame of the Revolution.
Hotel Le Due Sorelle at Spilia Fokidas Greece
Quietly situated and separated from the crystal clear, deep blue sea only by a quiet village road, Le Due Sorelle offers apartments with direct or side views of the sea.
Le Due Sorelle consists of 12 spacious, fully furnished apartments in 3 buildings, all of which have air conditioning. Each sleeps 2-4 persons, and features a living/sleeping area, kitchen corner, shower/WC, TV and a large balcony or terrace.
The hotel’s front desk offers telephone and fax service. Also available is a coffee bar with a TV, where guests can taste fresh coffee, cakes, ice cream or drinks. Wireless internet connection is provided at the hotel's communal areas.
The village is situated on a gulf and offers two taverns directly on the beach. Le Due Sorelle is located about 43 km from Patras and 25 km from Nafpaktos.
Guests can take daily boat trips to the car-free island of Trizonia, situated opposite and to the uninhabited island of Agios Ioannis. Araxos Airport is at a distance of 91 km, while Athens International Airport is 235 km away.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Spilia! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Spilia! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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