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Paris 2024: 5 Things to Know About the Olympic Torch Relay

She will travel from Greece aboard the Belem. The journey of the Olympic flame will, of course, begin in the cradle of the Olympics. This sacred fire will be lit at the site of Olympia in Greece, as per an unchanging tradition, on April 16, 2024. For nine days, the Olympic flame relay will take pl ...

15
Jan
2024

International Coffee Day: 5 ways to drink coffee around the world

hol. To celebrate International Coffee Day, you can taste coffee-calva in Normandy and la bistouille in the North, but always in moderation, of course! 3- In Greece, you must specify the amount of sugar. For French tourists traveling in Greece, ordering a coffee can be a surprising experience... Ind ...

29
Sep
2023

Maria Callas: 5 Things to Know About the Voice of the Century

The one nicknamed Maria was, however, a good student and received her first singing lessons at the age of 8. After her parents' divorce, she moved to Greece with her mother and sister. Encouraged by her family to follow her calling, she joined the Athens Conservatory and refined her voice towards a ...

15
Dec
2023

Tourism: 5 trendy destinations in 2022 according to TripAdvisor

city of a thousand minarets is the ideal destination to discover Egypt's history and culture. Copyright: Pxhere 3- The island of Rhodes in Greece In the third place of this top 5 trendy destinations in 2022, we find the largest of the twelve Dodecanese islands the island of Rhodes. Thi ...

01
Feb
2022

Greek Salad: 5 things to know about Cédric Klapisch's series.

nce! After their maternal grandfather's death, Tom and Mia must manage an unexpected family inheritance. Tom, who wants to launch a start-up, joins Mia in Greece to manage the building they inherited in Athens. A flatshare will be formed around the two heroes and the series embodies the team spiri ...

18
Apr
2023

The Belem: 5 unusual facts about the famous sailboat.

from its Italian owner in 1979. As a premium partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sailboat will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to France in May 2024. On board, 15 young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods will cross the Mediterranean and participate in an integra ...

29
Sep
2023

Easter Around the World: 5 Unusual Easter Traditions

ntry are so beautiful and unique that Guatemala's Holy Week was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023. 4- Have an egg fight in Greece. In Greece, Easter customs involve eggs, but the locals do not just boil and eat them. One of the world's most unusual Easter traditions is to ...

28
Mar
2024

Mother's Day: 5 commandments for a successful celebration.

e on the last Sunday of May, unless it coincides with Pentecost Sunday as was the case in 2023. It is then postponed to the first Sunday of June. In Greece, mothers are celebrated on August 15th, the day of the Assumption, while in the United Kingdom, Mothering Day falls on the fourth Sunday after ...

25
May
2007

Valentine's Day : history of the lovers' day

ne's Day dates back to ancient times. Already at that time, the middle of February was associated with love through festivals celebrating Wedding (in Greece) or fertility (in Rome). In the Roman calendar, the day of February 15 was the Lupercales, that is, the feast of Lupercus, the god of fertil ...

31
Jan
2008

Saint Nicholas: history and traditions

sweets. What is the history of Saint Nicholas? The character of St. Nicholas is inspired by Nicolas of Myra, one of the most popular saints in Greece and the Latin Church. Born in Patara in Asia Minor (southwestern Turkey today) between 250 and 270 AD, he was bishop of Myra in the fourth c ...

17
Nov
2009

The most beautiful trips in Europe

It is certainly impossible to say that Europe has incredible destinations that no one should miss. Although we have chosen these three countries, Greece, Germany or England are also wonderful places where we can find a very attractive tourist offer. All Europe is a jeweler with priceless pearls. ...

03
Dec
2022

Timisoara: 5 good reasons to visit this Romanian city.

of Culture 2023. Timisoara has been designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2023, along with the city of Veszprém in Hungary and Eleusis in Greece. In this Romanian city rich in history and multicultural influences, this year's program of events is themed "Shine your light - Light up your ...

29
Mar
2023