1. Odysseus and the Sirens
Location: Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia. 2nd century AD.
2. Medusa
Found in Zea (Piraeus). 2nd century CE.
Location: National Archeological Museum, Athens
3. Pair of centaurs fighting wild cats
Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) at Tibur was adorned...
Alright, picture this: after snorkelling at the Star of Greece shipwreck at Port Willunga Beach, a lightbulb went off. I thought, "Hey, why not visit the Willunga Museum and see some cool stuff, possibly salvaged from the Star of...
Fun things to do in Cyprus include anything associated with Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. Here we look to find the best places in Cyprus based on Goddess inspiration, so expect to see lots of beaches and waterfalls.
Interesting fact: Cyprus is...
Are you planning on going Greek island hopping in Greece? If you are, then I highly recommend making all of your Greek ferry bookings online at least a few days before you go.
These are the best Greek island ferry tips...
Never in my wildest dream did I expect to see a pair of undies behind Cupid, but that's exactly what I saw when I explored the world of Port Adelaide street art. Look for yourself. How bizarre is that?
The...
The Greek Festival of Sydney in Darling Harbour was first established in 1980, and since then, it has become one of Australia's most prominent Greek festivals.
The best day of the Greek Festival of Sydney fell on Sunday, the 19th...
Semaphore Greek Festival is usually held in January every year. It has been around for over 40 years in Adelaide, so the event has a lot of history behind it.
The popular Greek festival is celebrated in the chilled-out seaside...
Innes National Park camping is great, but let's face it, camping isn't for everyone.
If you don't enjoy camping, another great option is to visit the beautiful seaside destination Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park on a day trip from Adelaide.
That's precisely...
There are so many beautiful waterfalls in the world. This should always be on your radar when travelling somewhere new. One of the most beautiful sights you can behold could be close by. Some waterfalls are even worth planning...
Jennifer Barclay is the author of Falling in Honey and several other books set in Greece, including An Octopus in my Ouzo, Wild Abandon, and Taverna by the Sea.
Jennifer, who calls Greece home is a very interesting lady and...