Hikes in Chalkidiki

Hikes in Chalkidiki

Compared to Crete, Chalkidiki may not be known as a hiking destination. However, in my opinion, it is worth exploring parts of the island on foot. Since we are exclusively using public transportation, we embark on two excursions. The first one takes us to the mountain village of Kassandrino. The second hike follows the Kassandra mountain trail. We also undertake

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Afytos

Afytos

Áfitos, probably one of the most beautiful and oldest places in Kassandra. On the first day of our vacation, we want to treat ourselves to a relaxed day by the sea here. We inquire at the hotel about the bus schedule. We plan to leave at 10:30 a.m. The German-speaking gentleman from the hotel staff also explains the way to

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Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, known as Saloníki in Greek, is the second-largest city in Greece. From our location in Néa Kallikratia, we plan to embark on a day trip to the seaside metropolis by coach. The sky is overcast on this day, the perfect weather for a city visit. Promptly at 10:30 am, we arrive at the bus station. However, the transportation is

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Trekking on Crete

Trekking on Crete

Crete is a worth-while hiking destination. Even November. In the low season the weather is still fine (20-25 degrees), the most beautiful bathing bays are really abondoned and all mountain villages are peaceful and quiet. To me the perfect time to prolongate summer. The Greek island is a real hiking paradise. But be careful: you need good footwear for the

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Book review: Otto Tutschke’s journey to Palestine

Book review: Otto Tutschke’s journey to Palestine

Otto Tutschke from Friedersdorf at Zittau may not be very well known, other than personalities like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt or Friedrich Schiller. Still exactly this Otto Tutschke did something extraordinary at his time: he travelled from his home Oberlausitz to Palestine in the year 1895. The book “Reiseerinnerungen aus drei Erdteilen – insbesondere aus Palästina” tells

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Corona-diary: Art exhibition opening of Dariush Farazi

Corona-diary: Art exhibition opening of Dariush Farazi

It is my first art exhibition opening of the year. And it will be my last. The lockdown is back again – this time in a „light“ version. It is supposed to be a calories reduced alternative to the full shutdown in March. It is for the second time that we have to renounce exhibitions, cinemas or theatres, meeting with

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