The island of Poros
Galatas & Troizina
Methana & the Volcano
Nafplio & Nemea Wine Region
Hydra Island
Spetses Island
Epidaurus Ancient Theatre & Mycenae
Trail running the Saronic Gulf, Greece: Galatas Turbine Ridge
By our long time guest and friend Chris Herring Within an hour’s ferry of Athens is an archipelago of islands and coastal peninsulas in Greece’s Saronic Gulf where I’ve been visiting and running over the past four years. Between the peninsulas of Attica and Argolis...
Hike to Poros island lighthouse (for after the lockdown)
Just like many other countries Greece has been on a lockdown for the past few weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. We did this particular hike in the beginning of March, when it was still feasible. Since we started our little Sunday tradition - go on a hike...
Wyspy nieopodal szczęścia
Grecja – trzy skojarzenia. Szybko, mów! Słońce i...? Do śniadania wyciskany własnoręcznie sok, od którego pomarańczowieją myśli. Smak oliwek z Kalamaty! Raz, dwa, trzy, już, starczy. Jak to nie fair? Nie przeżyłbyś bez butelki pachnącej sosną retsiny, bez sirtaki...
One night in Athens
Several guests ask us what to do and where to stay if they spend one night in Athens (or two, or more!) Overshadowed by its millennia-long history, Athens is often associated with its ancient marvels and its endless museums. But there is a lot more to that, especially...
Top 15 Dishes To Try in Greece
Greek cuisine has so much to offer. So much it is often difficult to choose from the menu. Here is a list of our favourite 15 dishes you should try in Greece. They are not in any particular order (well, maybe the first 3 are our favourites). There are vegan,...
Dancing with the Dolphins
Earlier in September, when we were sailing back from Spetses island, right before Poros, we experienced something out of this world. First Periklis spotted "something big" jumping out of the sea far in the background. Then after 15-20min...
Theseus, the king of Athens born in Troezen (Trizina) – 5. Back to Athens
After following the story of Theseus, the king of Athens born in Troezen (Trizina) from birth, his trek to Athens, the encounter with his father in Athens and the trip to Crete, this last blogpost presents the last part of our sequel: Theseus' return to Athens and the...
Theseus, the king of Athens born in Troezen (Trizina) – 4. Crete
In our previous blogposts we enjoyed the stories of Theseus, the king of Athens who was born in Troezen (Trizina) touching on his birth, his trek from Troezen to Athens and his arrival in the city of his father. Putting mythology in a historical context It is a...
Theseus, the king of Athens born in Troezen (Trizina) – 3. Athens
In our previous two blogposts we went through the birth and the trek to Athens of Theseus, the king of Athens who was born in Troezen (Trizina), the region that hosts our Live-Bio project. We are now ready to enjoy our hero's feats in the city of Athens! Theseus...
Theseus, the king of Athens born in Troezen (Trizina) – 2. Trek to Athens
In this second part of our blogpost on Theseus, the king of Athens who was born in Troezen (Trizina), right at the footsteps of Live-Bio, we will go through our hero's trek to the city of Athens. We hope that you enjoy it! Theseus' trek to Athens Mighty Theseus...