by Noel | | Ancient and historic sites, Greece, Historic sites, Nature or landscape photography
Crete feels so remote compared to the other Greek islands swirling around the Mediterranean, but it is a relatively short plane ride from the capital city of Athens. And it is definitely on of the most arid and stunning landscapes filled with amazing history,...
by Noel | | Ancient and historic sites, Greece, Historic sites, Travel Photography
The Minoans are the earliest advanced civilization known to man and they made Knossos the largest settlement in Crete with a grouping of settlements just outside of the modern capital at Heraklion. The sprawling palace complex at Knossos is impressive and is...
by Noel | | Ancient and historic sites, Greece, Travel Photo Mondays, Travel Photography, Unesco World Heritage sites
Chania, the ancient capital city of Crete is perhaps one of the most visually stunning ports on the island. The city has a rich history due to many cultural influences and rulers of the Byzantine, Ottoman, Venetian, Crusaders and the early Minoan civilization along...
by Noel | | Ancient and historic sites, Architecture, Botanical gardens and national parks, Greece, Hiking Adventure, Historic sites, Nature or landscape photography, Panoramic views, Popular destinations, Unique places
20 photographs of Meteora, Greece that will make you want to visit soon This part of Northern Greece is so atypical of the rest of the country and the islands that most tourist seem to flock to during the warm summer vacation season. Although visiting Meteora is great...
by Noel | | Ancient and historic sites, Architecture, Greece, Hiking Adventure, Historic sites, Nature or landscape photography, Panoramic views, Travel Photography, Unesco World Heritage sites
Meteora: first impressions for Travel Photo Monday The unique landscape and hilltop karst and rocky promontories at Meteora along the Northernmost mountain range of the Greece is so far removed from the loud and touristy islands in the Greek Aegean coast. But...
by Noel | | Amazing food experience, Delicious Food, food or wine experience, Greece, Luxe Life, Slow food, Travel Photography
The city of Thessaloniki is known throughout Greece as the culinary capital due primarily to both Western and Eastern influences from the various cultures and people’s that have made this cosmopolitan city a food forward city that treasures and...