Helen Iatrou

1 week ago | nationalgeographic.com | Helen Iatrou |Anastasia Miari

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and herb-sprinkled cheese, while salads of sun-ripened tomatoes, tangy feta and fragrant oregano are perfect with just-landed grilled fish or slow-stewed legumes cooked in outdoor ovens following recipes that date back to antiquity.

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Helen Iatrou

In 2003, Greece was feverishly preparing a homecoming for the Olympics. Despite countless news headlines claiming Athens wouldn’t be ready in time, the 2004 Games were staged successfully, more than a century after the Greek capital hosted the first modern Games in 1896. But if you ran a Google search for "Athens" at the time, the results would surprise you. Page after page listed links to information on Athens, Georgia.

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Helen Iatrou

Brimming with olive groves, fruit trees and vegetable patches, verdant Rhodes offers up a delectable array of culinary offerings that ranges from firmly old school to five-star innovative. While the choice of quality establishments in the medieval Old Town is slim, there is a diamond or two to be found in the back alleys.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Helen Iatrou

Despite being a classic bucket-and-spade destination, there is so much more to Rhodes than its 300-plus days of sunshine and long, sandy beaches. The grand Dodecanese island’s Unesco World Heritage-listed capital is Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited medieval town and worth a visit in its own right. The Knights of the Order of St John, the Ottomans and Fascist-era Italian occupiers have all passed through, leaving an indelible mark.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Helen Iatrou

The heart of Rhodes' nightlife is mostly split between the Old Town and the new town. Within the medieval streets, there are some excellent wine bars showcasing the country’s most formidable wineries, frequently with soloist performances. Locals tend to congregate at unpretentious, dimly lit bars on buzzy Arionos Square, or burn off energy dancing until late in small, lively open-air establishments.