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Greece’s Tourism in the Heat: Adapting to Climate Change

ByAlice September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Greece is famous for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and rich culture. But now, the country faces a big challenge: climate change. Rising temperatures and frequent wildfires are changing how Greece’s tourism industry works. How can Greece adapt to these new challenges? Let’s explore what’s happening.

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Paradise with a Price Tag: Greece to Charge Cruise Tourists to Save its Islands

ByAlice September 24, 2024September 22, 2024

Greece to impose tax on cruise visitors to popular islands to combat overtourism.

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Unveiling Greece’s Marble Genesis: The Pyramid Island That Rewrote History

ByAlice September 23, 2024September 22, 2024

Keros, a Greek island, holds secrets that challenge our understanding of the Bronze Age.

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Greece Braces for Storm Atena: Will the Country Be Spared or Devastated?

ByAlice September 22, 2024September 22, 2024

Greece on high alert as Storm Atena approaches. Will the nation be spared or devastated?

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Greece’s Stray Animal Crisis: A Dark Side to Paradise

ByAlice September 13, 2024September 10, 2024

Greece’s stray animal crisis casts a shadow over its idyllic image. Explore the causes, impact, and potential solutions.

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UK Travelers to Greece: Brace for New Airport Biometric Checks and Possible Delays

ByAlice September 12, 2024September 10, 2024

From November 2024, UK travelers to Greece will need to provide biometric data at airports. Expect possible delays and be prepared.

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Alice

Hey! My name is Alice and I am a Travel Writer based in Athens, Greece. I have over seven years of experience working in travel media and during that time I have produced content for numerous high-profile publications including Forbes Travel Guide, The Huffington Post, Matador Network, and The Times of Israel.

I came to Athens on vacation in 2017, fell in love with the city, and never left! I created this site to help you explore Athens and wider Greece like a local and experience all of the things that most tourists miss.

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