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Travelling to Olympia, now and in 480 BC

By Paul Cartledge, History magazine

Stadium in Olympia, Greece Travel back in time to visit Olympia in 480 BC for the famous Greek games, and get tips on visiting the present day historic site. Read more…

Driving Greece's modern ancient highway, the Egnatia Odos

By Chris Deliso, Lonely Planet

Epiros, Greece The super highway takes drivers through the Thracian plains and over rugged mountain ranges. Read more…

Seductive southern Crete

By Chris Deliso, Lonely Planet

Hora Skafion, southern Crete Head south to escape the summer crowds and find a place apart, where legends are fact and truth is where you find it. Read more…

Lonely Planet's top 10 European seaside escapes

By Heather Dickson, Lonely Planet

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre Plan a trip to one of these popular European seaside escapes in September or October (when the weather is still good and the crowds dwindle), and you will see a whole new side to them. Read more…

Mini guide to Rhodes, Greece

By Lonely Planet Magazine

Lindos Rhodes The largest of the Dodecanese islands, it is packed with ancient sites, a labyrinthine Old Town and comfortable beachside tavernas, perfect for a lazy lunch in the shade. Read more…

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