art inspired by democracy – and the despots who destroyed it
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Tag: Greece
Can I get a refund if I cancel my holiday because of the heatwave?
It’s like Groundhog Day in the Mediterranean. After last summer’s record high temperatures, Greece, Italy and Croatia are sweltering under another heat wave. It’s bad …
Why it’s time to stop being a snob about all inclusiveness
My middle daughter Bliss hasn’t had a proper holiday in five years. She’s a great traveler but two small children (and the lock-in) have gotten …
Older hikers have warned of an overheated Mediterranean as tourism moves north
For decades, wandering the winding, thyme-scented paths of sun-baked Mediterranean islands has lured the Brits and others from the frigid north of Europe. But rising …
Heat waves in Europe are becoming more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers
Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was used to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas, which is currently being blasted by relentless …
Heat waves in Europe are becoming more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers
Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was used to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas, which is currently being blasted by relentless …
The best adults only hotels in Greece
With hundreds of sun-kissed islands and a beach-filled mainland with dazzling blue seas, Greece is the perfect destination for those looking to relax with a …
How Greece will go to war on cruise ships
Attracted by glorious beaches, excellent archaeological sites and comforting cuisine, around 33 million people visited Greece in 2023, around five million more than in 2022. …
Why some scientists think extreme heat could be behind people disappearing in Greece
It was a big shock when Michael Mosley, a well-known UK doctor and TV presenter, was found dead earlier this month after being exposed to …
Inside Greece’s tourism tragedies as Michael Mosley and four others die over 11 days in 40C heatwave
While Dr Michael Mosely’s tragic death broke out in the UK, at least four other visitors have died on the idyllic Greek islands in recent …