Γιώργος Σεφέρης

Secluded on Mt. Helicon in Greece, just south of Delphi, is the Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Holy Luke).  A triumph of Byzantine art and architecture, it is no surprise that this church is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Decorated with a combination of mosaics and frescoes, I made certain to stop at this church.  While…

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collection of the best and most popular beaches of the northernmost Greek island

Vlada Roslyakova

The complete Versace Spring 2007 Ready-to-Wear fashion show now on Vogue Runway.

Ithaca. As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians and Cyclops, angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never find things like that on your way as long as you keep your thoughts raised high, as long as a rare excitement stirs your spirit and your body. Laistrygonians and Cyclops, wild Poseidon—you won’t encounter them unless you bring them along inside your soul, .... Konstantinos Kavafis, Greek Poet

Mikis Theodorakis & Olof Palme

The Moscow Kremlin is the most beautiful, the most important and the most ancient place of the city and a symbol of Moscow. From the ancient times, it has been and still remains a political, spiritual and cultural centre of Russia and the official residence of Russia’s rulers. Except for well-known places of the Kremlin, there are some hidden gems, and the Terem Palace is one of them. The building of the Terem Palace can’t be seen from outside, only its golden domes.

Chania, Crete

Xanthi, Greece

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