Istanbul, the Sublime Porte, the Second Rome, Gateway to both Europe and Asia, controlling the entrance to both the Black Sea and the Mediterranean from its unbeatable position on the Golden Horn. The city’s foundation as Byzantium by Greek settlers in the 7th century BC is still shrouded in mystery. Under the Romans it was […]
The cosmopolitan island of Mykonos is one of the most popular summer Greek hotspots. The crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea surround some of the most gorgeous beaches in all of Greece. During the high season, the island is often times flooded with tourists and it tarnishes the relaxing sounds of the water crashing […]