Greece
Having
exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations
stayed up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts a legacy
that's unrivalled. From smoggy Athens to blindingly bright
islands, there are more ancient fragments than you can shake a
stick at - the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen
columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, frescoed Minoan
palaces in Crete and even, quite possibly, the remnants of
Atlantis at Santorini.
Greeks are fierce
guardians of tradition, but that doesn't mean they don't know how
to have fun - their propensity for partying dates back to Dionysos.
In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make Greece a
compelling place to relax. Whether you're supping in a beachside
taverna, sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco-dancing till
dawn, chances are the gods already have you ensnared. |