Posts Tagged: vacation

One Greek’s idea for saving his country

It ought to be easy, says Peter Economides, as he sets his iPhone to silent mode and waves his hand in the direction of a row of windows. Behind the glass, his balcony juts out toward the water; pine trees

One Greek’s idea for saving his country

It ought to be easy, says Peter Economides, as he sets his iPhone to silent mode and waves his hand in the direction of a row of windows. Behind the glass, his balcony juts out toward the water; pine trees

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IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100 Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz20ZXCIixZ

Jeremy Vandel/Flickr There’s no magic bullet to living beyond the age of 100. But some places are on the right track. National Geographic writer Dan Buettner seeks out “Blue Zones,” a few pockets around the world where a higher number of

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IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100 Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1#ixzz20ZXCIixZ

Jeremy Vandel/Flickr There’s no magic bullet to living beyond the age of 100. But some places are on the right track. National Geographic writer Dan Buettner seeks out “Blue Zones,” a few pockets around the world where a higher number of

Photojournalist chronicles Greek rage in Berlin show

By Gareth Jones Photojournalist Nikos Pilos used to travel the world to cover conflicts, now he only needs to open his front door in Athens. Pilos’s work, on display this week at Berlin’s Browse Fotofestival, chronicles the violence, anger and

Photojournalist chronicles Greek rage in Berlin show

By Gareth Jones Photojournalist Nikos Pilos used to travel the world to cover conflicts, now he only needs to open his front door in Athens. Pilos’s work, on display this week at Berlin’s Browse Fotofestival, chronicles the violence, anger and

Even The Airports In Europe Are Bizarrely Empty

  en.wikipedia.org June 18, 2012 Vilnius, Lithuania  After about an hour’s worth of air traffic congestion delays around JFK airport, I finally departed New York City yesterday evening en route for Vilnius, Lithuania… one of my favorite inconspicuous corners of Europe. The route

Even The Airports In Europe Are Bizarrely Empty

  en.wikipedia.org June 18, 2012 Vilnius, Lithuania  After about an hour’s worth of air traffic congestion delays around JFK airport, I finally departed New York City yesterday evening en route for Vilnius, Lithuania… one of my favorite inconspicuous corners of Europe. The route

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To escape the gloom at home, Ireland’s fans head for Poland

Sean O’Neill jumped out of his battered 1970s VW campervan and hit the tarmac with a determined thud. “Just wanted to take stock a bit before we descend on the masses,” said the Dublin bank clerk, 29, pulling on a

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To escape the gloom at home, Ireland’s fans head for Poland

Sean O’Neill jumped out of his battered 1970s VW campervan and hit the tarmac with a determined thud. “Just wanted to take stock a bit before we descend on the masses,” said the Dublin bank clerk, 29, pulling on a

Greece’s 400 Blue Flags and What it Means for the Traveller

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded by the non-profit Foundation for Environmental Education to beaches and marinas in 46 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean that meet strict criteria regarding:

Greece’s 400 Blue Flags and What it Means for the Traveller

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded by the non-profit Foundation for Environmental Education to beaches and marinas in 46 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean that meet strict criteria regarding: