Visiting Santorini or Mykonos in Greece could start costing you a little extra as government officials devise a strategy to curb overtourism on the islands. Greek officials are planning to impose a tax for cruise ship visitors during the peak summer season, according to Reuters. The tax would be 20 euros ($22) for visitors cruising … Read more
Wedding bells were ringing for Giannis Antetokounmpo over the weekend, as the Bucks superstar married longtime love Mariah Riddlesprigger in his native Greece, according to reports. Joined by 200 of their closest confidants — reportedly including LeBron James — the couple became husband and wife at the Costa Navarino resort, Greek outlet Proto Thema reported, … Read more
One avid solo traveler has blacklisted the island of Mykonos after her latest visit, slamming the Grecian getaway for having “a problem.” Christina Ford, 63, took to TikTok to voice her dissatisfaction with her recent trip, baffled by the island’s tipping culture after she was asked to leave gratuity when checking out of her room … Read more
It’s all Greek to Jared Goff and Christen Harper. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model shared some pictures of the couple’s honeymoon in Greece after they got married at the end of June. Goff, the Lions’ star quarterback, and Harper tied the knot in Ojai, California after they got engaged in 2022. Harper, 31, has been … Read more
Christen Harper is enjoying some R&R in Greece after tying the knot with Lions quarterback Jared Goff last month. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model looked beautiful in a navy and white zebra print bikini by Rat & Boa, as seen in photos she shared Friday on Instagram. “Hot summer days,” the 31-year-old Harper captioned her … Read more
They’re jetsetters. Lauren Sánchez, 54, was spotted jet skiing with fiancé Jeff Bezos, 60, and Kim Kardashian, 43, during a vacation in Greece on Wednesday. The former entertainment reporter and the billionaire Amazon founder were photographed riding separate jet skis in the Aegean Sea. Celeb vacations to Europe have been all the rage lately, as … Read more
In a sunny hilltop village on Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, Marina Efraimoglou has pulled off a deft wellness feat: creating Euphoria Retreat, where Greek and Eastern medical traditions provide an experience both clinical and pampering. “Ancient Greek philosophers embraced life with joy, sensuality and excitement,” says Efraimoglou, a 62-year-old Hodgkin lymphoma survivor. A reformed investment banker, … Read more
A British couple quit their hectic jobs and moved their family to a yacht docked in Greece. And after ditching the 9-to-5 grind, they couldn’t be happier. Laura and Ross Colledge decided to set sail because they worried their family was too disconnected. “Ross was working 50-plus hours a week, and we were like ships … Read more
A visit to this metropolis won’t stink! Researchers recently sniffed out the best-smelling city in Europe: Athens, Greece. HAYPP, a UK company that helps people transition from smoking to healthier alternatives, ranked the top 10 European cities you won’t need to plug your nose to visit, Time Out reports. Researchers recently sniffed out the best-smelling … Read more
It’s an X-rated question many of us have pondered at some point when wandering around a museum: why do men in Greek statues all have a small penis? While the anatomy of Greek gods depicted in marble and bronze have never been modest, in recent years, many have wondered why their manhoods don’t match up … Read more
Here’s who has big butts — and we cannot lie. A new batch of data has analyzed which women, by nationality and on average, possess either the widest or most narrow sets of hips — an integral part of the anatomy that can sculpt a Sir Mixalot-worthy behind. To the dismay of many patriots, the … Read more
Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service for his godfather, Greece’s late King Constantine, due to “a personal matter,” according to Kensington Palace. “Unfortunately, The Prince of Wales is no longer able to attend the King Constantine Memorial Service this morning due to a personal matter,” the palace said in a statement. … Read more
Talk about an A for effort. A middle school teacher is being praised online for using a widely popular historical-fiction video game to teach ancient Greek history in an engaging and immersive way. Educator and TikTok sensation Mr. Mahathey, who has shared many tween-friendly videos on his feed, posted a clip of himself playing “Assassin’s … Read more
It’s a modern-day Greek tragedy. A dad-to-be is lamenting the name his mythology-loving wife wants to give their daughter as he fears she will be looked at as a three-syllable “skank.” “This has led to an extremely severe but also extremely stupid argument,” the second-generation Greek immigrant — who had agreed on a mythological name … Read more
He got a lot of bang for his buck — and not in a good way. A tourist’s attempt to photograph a deer ended painfully after the critter rammed him and broke his ribs, as seen in a wince-worthy video blowing up online. “I couldn’t believe it,” Gian Carlo Triacca, 42, told Caters News Service … Read more
Travelers, take note and mark your calendars. Kate Flannery, who runs @kateflan on TikTok, explained how her family trip to Greece quickly ended before it even got started. “When the trip to Greece you’ve been planning the whole year suddenly can’t happen because your passports that expire in October aren’t legal to travel with,” the TikTok video with … Read more
A Greek olive oil cooperative was hit by thieves who swiped more than $388,000 worth of product — and locals believe it was an inside job. Roughly 37 tons, or around 9,000 gallons, of olive oil was stolen from the Polygyros Olive Oil Cooperative — which roughly 200 local producers are a part of — … Read more
Have Greece’s hottest spots finally gotten too hot? Billionaires compete with celebrities for mere slices of Mykonos and Santorini. Restaurants slap tourists with $1,200 bills for calamari and cocktails. But the lure of waters azure and clean cuisine mean New York’s obsession with Greece won’t be ending anytime soon. In fact, the Mediterranean cognoscenti have … Read more
A former “Neighbours” star turned adult content creator has stunned in a revealing wedding dress — even flashing her undies on her “Big Day.” Scarlet Vas, 28, married TikTok star Tayo Ricci in Mykonos, Greece over the weekend — with the pair sharing a string of videos from the lavish nuptials on social media. The bride, who … Read more
Several bars in a popular Greek party town were shut down for collecting unfinished drinks and selling them back to other tourists, according to local reports. Bars in Kavos on the island of Corfu, Greece were recently raided by the Independent Public Revenue Authority AADE whose agents suspected the establishments of tax evasion and selling alcohol … Read more