I’ve been to Greece twice now and it’s one of my favourite European holiday destinations. Lot’s of people ask me, ‘Is Greece worth visiting?’ and I would say yes it absolutely is, but you need to be aware of the differences between Athens, mainland Greece and the islands before you book, because each of these […]
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When you think about Greece and Greek history, you imagine the Greek monuments such as the Parthenon and the temple of Zeus. It may surprise you to hear that there is actually a sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods in Nea Makri, which lies on the coast to the East of Athens, the Greek Capital. Interestingly, […]
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This week, I’m here in Nea Makri, Greece, finding out about St. Ephraim (St. Ephrem) at the nearby monastery. St Ephraim, also known as St. Ephraim the New Martyr, was a Christian Saint and martyr who is said to have lived from 1384 to 1426. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church […]