Orwell called the island “un-get-at-able.” Indeed, it was not exactly easy for my six-year-old daughter and me to get there — we’d traveled by air, land, and boat. It seemed somewhat miraculous, this ...

Greek authorities have rescued 66 migrants on the southern island of Crete after they arrived from Libya by boat, part of a growing trend of smuggling operations using the Mediterranean route. The ...

Greek authorities say 66 migrants have been found in two locations on the southern island of Crete after arriving on the ...

A guide to the best routes and how to explore Greek culture - With 227 inhabited islands in total and six main island regions, Greece offers almost too much choice. Lucy Thackray lays out some of the ...

The Mediterranean around Greece and Croatia is renowned for its clear waters, sunshine, history and beauty and diversity of ...

Havila Voyages’ cruises along Norway’s picturesque coastline (think snow-capped mountains, deep fjords and picturesque villages) run year-round and are quite the port fest, with 34 stops in all. Some ...

In Greek island weddings, a fun tradition is the "kidnapping" of the groom by the bride's family before the ceremony. A ...