The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora

6 Μαΐου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See, Top Reads

The Ascetic Monastic Tradition of Meteora The Holy Meteora, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, features towering rocks that reach heights of over 600 meters. Centuries ago, this remarkable location attracted the hermit monks of Meteora, who laid the foundations for the site to become one of the most significant Eastern Orthodox monastic communities. Perched atop

28 Απριλίου, 2014

A few tips and ideas to make a memorable visit at Meteora

28 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

The majority of our 3 million visitors tend to organize very hasty trips to Meteora of just 1 day or even less of only a few hours! Visiting the area and all the monasteries in only 1 day let alone in a few hours is next to impossible. The monasteries are generally open to all

1 Απριλίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Bobota Pie

1 Απριλίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

The gastronomy of the region is part of its tradition. The locals’ way of life, work and their habits are all reflected on their trade mark. This week we bring you the bobota pie recipe, as it is made by the locals. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5

26 Μαρτίου, 2014

Δύο φανταστικές ταξιδιωτικές ιστορίες από ένα όχι και τόσο μακρινό μέλλον

26 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Historical

Δύο φανταστικές ιστορίες τουρισμού των Μετεώρων από ένα όχι και τόσο μακρινό μέλλον. Ιστορία πρώτη: Το Intercity γλιστρούσε σχεδόν αθόρυβα πάνω στις ράγες διασχίζοντας με μεγάλη ταχύτητα την πεδιάδα της Θεσσαλίας. Είχαν περάσει σχεδόν 2 ώρες από την στιγμή που η παρέα των 3 νεαρών Αυστραλών είχε αφήσει πίσω της την πρωτεύουσα της Ελλάδος την

18 Μαρτίου, 2014

Recipe of the Week: Milk Pie

18 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Recipes

Women’s cooperatives with their preserve sweets and their liqueur are making sure that the traditional practices are established while every visitor must make a mandatory stop have to taste the most popular sweet the thick soap-like Halvas from Farsala. This week we bring you the milk pie recipe, as it is made by the locals.

17 Μαρτίου, 2014

The return of the Neophrons

17 Μαρτίου, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Adventure, Things to See, Top Reads

Most of the locals remember the times when large birds of prey flew graciously among the high tops of the rocks here in Meteora. Eagles, vultures, hawks and other majestic birds of prey dwelled in large numbers the steep slopes and the high rocks of Meteora. People of some age even today they tell stories

Kostas Chasiotis