Greece

The Country of Greece is a historical country, a place where all the elements of Western Civilization come together in a rich display of what is known as Mediterranean charm. As a peninsula country (located in the center of Europe, Asia and Africa) the geography of Greece defines itself through its numerous small villages of white washed houses, crystal blue waters and historic sites of old temples from which one can hear the whispers of myths and legends of the gods and heroes of the past. With the rhythms of the sea and the glassware being filled with wine in lively taverns, this is a destination that has a timelessness to it and energy too. In terms of History, Greece is an open-air museum. All you have to do is walk through the columns of the Parthenon in Athens to be reminded of the great democratic movements of philosophy and art of the past. However, Greece is much more than history. Greece is also a paradise for sun-lovers, with thousands of beautiful Greek Islands to choose from, each located throughout the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea. Each island is different in its own unique way; some are volcanic landscapes like Santorini, some are vibrant cities like Mykonos and others are forested areas like Corfu. Culture wise, Greece is based on Philoxenia, the ancient Greek concept of Hospitality. The Greeks are very proud people who take pride in the way they treat visitors to their country, inviting them to join them in their love for food, music and family. The geography of Greece is a sensory experience; the smell of the wild oregano and the pines in the air, the taste of the salty Feta cheese and the rich Olive Oil, and the view of the Bougainvillea spilling over the white-washed walls. Traveling to Greece is not just traveling for a vacation; it is a journey to the light, an opportunity to reconnect with the simple pleasures of life, while basking in the warm sun of the Mediterranean.