Santorini

Tourism’s Influence on Greece Abstract: Tourism can be a large contributor to a nation’s success. Greece is a world renowned place to visit due to its beauty and uniqueness. Due to all of the landmarks from the ruins of Ancient Greece, people from all over the world learn about the history and its architecture. People are also attracted to the breathtaking views of Greece’s outdoors such as the large number of beaches and islands as well as the rock cliffs and the countless miles of hiking…

Atlantis! Did it exist? The famous philosopher, Plato, was the first to talk about this lost city. He described how, why, and what became of Atlantis. There’s been many different theories as to how and why it was destroyed. The enigmatic underwater city, more commonly known as Atlantis, continues to peak the curiosity of many. Many believers have gone out and explored different places since there seems to be many plausible locations of Atlantis. In these expeditions, there has been ample amounts…

rewarding in their experience, charming island villages awash in light, ancient traditions, authentic and unsullied flavors. Some of the travelers (or tourists, whichever you prefer to call yourselves), are already familiar with the oh-so-fabulous Santorini, the beautiful island in the southern Aegean Sea. But how about the hidden gems across Greece that you might haven’t…

location dominating the Aegean Sea and southern approach to the Turkish Straits. Over sixteen thousand tourists visit each year to site see the main attractions: Athens where the olympic games first originated, and the black sand beaches of the Santorini…

had their input on how atlantis disappeared. When cataclysmic floods and volcanic explosions happened throughout history, one event had some similarities to the destruction of atlantis the volcanic explosion happened 3,600 years ago on a island of santorini in the aegean sea near greece. There are thoughts that atlantis would have been swallowed up by the bermuda triangle. Atlantis could be the story of a Minoan civilization which flourished on a greek island. The examples tell us where atlantis…

The Lost City of Atlantis is one of the biggest mysteries that has not been solved. After thousands of years, Plato’s Atlantis still captures the attention and speculations of many; including children, adults, archaeologists, and historians. Some claim that they have found Atlantis while others believe that the city is just a myth. The only reliable information that historians have about Atlantis is Plato’s Timaeus and Criterias. According to the Greek philosopher, Atlantis was a very wealthy…

childhood dreams. I had a beautiful dress, with lace on the back with a skirt that poofed out. For our honeymoon, we decided to go travelling throughout Europe. We first flew to Santorini, Greece, where we spent the longest amount of time compared to everywhere else. It was the first time that I have ever been to Santorini, and the Mediterranean was extraordinary, with the turquoise waves gently foaming at my feet on the beach. We then moved into Italy, where we went to Florence, and then…

why these places are well worth a visit on your next yacht charter holiday. Underrated Yachting Destinations Across the Globe You Must Visit When talking about luxury cruises, Ibiza, Sicily, Mallorca, the Whitsunday Islands, Monte Carlo, and Santorini are some of the famous destinations that will surely be mentioned. Undoubtedly, these places have earned their reputation as famous sailing spots. But there are boating enthusiast who prefer to discover the more unknown cruise spots across the…

Olympus at 9573 ft (“Geography”). My parents actually hiked some of this mountain, not all the way up of course. These steep heights exist because Greece sits atop of a fault line, however; this means that some of the mountains are actually volcanoes: Santorini, Nisyros, Methana, and Milos are examples. While not many of these volcanoes are active today, in the past the lava dispersed by them have formed many caves and canyons. Natives and tourists alike enjoy viewing these landforms since they…

“Greece? Why Greece? Why would you ever want to go study in a failed nation like Greece?,” my parents asked me. I was taken aback. Little did they know that my interest in Greek society and culture would motivate me to apply to the Harvard Study Abroad program. Even without a personal connection to Greece, I am longing to immerse myself within the country and its people. That is where HSS comes in. The chance to study in Greece would be the perfect opportunity to see both spectrums of life:…