Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester NY 14612 585-225-8951 Greece Public Library Facts about your librarian: 1. Baking cupcakes and decorating them makes me happy. 2. Mixing fabulous music playlists is one of my lesser known talents. 3. Being outdoors and taking pictures of what I see is something I never tire of. 4. I am an avid sports nut, particularly…
For women writers who like to travel In 1984, at the end of a two-year sojourn in the Greek village, Elika, I purchased an abandoned, deteriorating, roofless peasant house. Stone by stone, over the course of many years, I worked at restoring the structure without knowing what role the finished dwelling would play in my life. The book I went to Greece to write…
Article The prosperity of the majority of Greek city-states was based on agriculture and the ability to produce the necessary surplus which allowed some citizens to pursue other trades and pastimes and to create a quantity of exported goods so that they could be exchanged for necessities the community lacked. Cereals, olives, and wine were the three most produced…
Culture and history The country is predominantly Christian, with 98% of the population identifying themselves as Greek Orthodox. If you’re visiting one of the many beautiful churches, avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless tops – it’s polite to cover up with longer sleeves and trousers or a skirt. A few courtesies will be appreciated – a simple ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’…
By Rick Steves For many people, Greece is synonymous with islands. If you need a vacation from your busy mainland Greek vacation, the islands exert an irresistible pull. Explore a tight, twisty maze of whitewashed cubic houses with vibrant trim. Dig your toes into the hot sand while basking under a beach umbrella. Go for a dip in the crystal-clear, bathwater-warm…
When is the best time to go to Santorini? The best time to visit Santorini is between late April and early November when the weather is warm and there is little rain. For nightlife, swimming, and sunbathing visit in June, July, August, or September. For comfortable sightseeing April to June or September to November are best. When is the best time to visit Santorini?…
Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations (e.g. Silk Road, Central Asia, Outback Australia, tropical destinations) or in certain seasons (e.g. mid-winter, mid-summer) or because of the nature of travel (eg. remote rail), certain tours will require an ABOVE AVERAGE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. If you (or we) have…
