Greece
Step aside, Santorini: A new island siren is sizzling
It’s Disneyland for beaches and home to the freshest grilled octopus. Here’s what you should know about the tiny fishing village on the brink of superstardom.
- by Flip Byrnes
This ancient site is goosebump-inducing
In the lead-up to the Olympic Games, take a look at the place where it all began.
- by Kate Armstrong
Time slows down at these magical, rarely visited Greek islands
Mesmerising, spectacular and unforgettable. These are very much the images that return when I close my eyes and recall this seven-day odyssey.
- by Latika Bourke
Avoid the scorching heat: Eight perfect Greek islands to visit year-round
With rising temperatures and increasing crowds, head out-of-season to those islands that are ‘open’ year round for a serene experience.
- by Kate Armstrong
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Airline reviews
Airline review: I’m in love with this European national carrier
It’s my favourite airline to fly in Europe and they take special care of families. It’s a national carrier Greece can be proud of.
- by Flip Byrnes
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations
The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.
- by Sue Williams
Greece’s main airport is cramped, overcrowded and devoid of any graces
Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually, it’s efficient enough. Just don’t linger if you don’t have to.
- by Brian Johnston
Why this beautiful Greek island comes with unsolicited health advice
The birthplace of “the father of modern medicine” sticks to its roots – and there’s much for travellers to learn (and potentially ignore).
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Cruising around Greece is booming like never before
Greece is a scintillatingly beautiful destination with a coast and islands made for cruising. It’s no wonder more than 1000 ships are heading there this year.
- by Brian Johnston
Wild, fresh, delicious: You can’t go past this 1000-year-old Greek dish
This is a pastry with an intense sense of place, a taste of the Greek countryside, and perhaps the finest of all Greece’s pastry-draped treats.
- by Ben Groundwater