Some readers may be unfamiliar with Monemvasia. Despite its attractions, it is relatively isolated and not easy to get to, ...

Booking tours in Athens is a great way to explore at your own pace with skip-the-line access and an expert guide. Whether you ...

Nafplio is one of Greece’s prettiest and most romantic cities, offering breathtaking views that feel almost like a fairytale. Located in the Peloponnese, it is just a short drive from Athens ...

Nafplion from above. Credit: Mtale /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.0 Known by almost every Greek citizen as the first capital city of modern Greece, but inexplicably remaining relatively unknown to the ...

Even as someone who cooks the vast majority of meals at home and goes through a lot of olive oil every week, I find that section of the grocery store overwhelming. Some hail from Greece ...

Research on the effects of olive oil for eczema is mixed. Some studies suggest it may help relieve inflammation and pain, while others found that it may damage the skin barrier and worsen symptoms.

I sat beside a row of small cups, their green bowls disguising the colors of the earthy olive oil within. Cristina Stribacu, founder of LIA Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Messenia, Greece, was leading ...

It begins by overlooking the majestic seaside city of Nafplio. Then the road goes over monumental valleys and green and grey plains brimming with olive trees. And this is how the tricky road got its ...

Olive oil is synonymous with the Mediterranean diet, and the health benefits of both are well documented. Olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and premature death. Olives also ...

A dash of this, a sprinkle of that. As kids, it grossed us out. Big time. Olives? In cream cheese? Yet, it was always there at family holiday gatherings like Easter and July Fourth, and when I was ...