Travel Around The World

Mount Olympus

worldtrips — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:42:53 +0000

Summer trekking on Olympus Mountain! The weather was great and not a single cloud could hide the unspeakable beauty of the mountain of the Gods.

We decided to follow a round route in order to walk to as many paths of mount Olympus as possible.

The trekking started Friday night from “Prionia” towards “Zolota’s Refuge”. At the silent path we were accompanied only by few fireflies.

With the first Saturday morning sunlight we started climbing at the “Kofto” path, with the ageless glacier. The tearing down of the chamois was a pleasant and unexpected surprise.

At the “Plateau of the Muses” is Chr. Kakalos Refuge with the exquisite view to “Stefani”. Hundreds meter higher is the refuge G. Apostolidis.

We followed the path under the “Stefani” and we arrived at “Mytikas Louki”, a rocky climbing path, well signed, that leaded us to the higher point of our country.

The view from Mytikas peak is unique to all directions. The peaceful view of the sea is conflicting with the wild beauty of the rock at “Kazania”.

We started descending from the passage of “Kakia Skala”, a unique rocky creation of the nature, that drives you through the peaks to the “Zonaria” path.

Sleeping over at the “Plateau of the Muses” is a unique experience. In Kakalos’ refuge there is a overnight stay ability, and there is a kitchen open all day. Around the refuge is plenty of space to set up a tent.

The next morning the clouds started ascending at Gods’ mountain and we decided to return back, through the “Zonaria” path. The pour rocky plantation, started to become richer as we got closer to Zolotas’ refuge, and the colorful grassland was covered by the magisterial robola.

After a small break at the refuge we continued the descending to Prionia.

Until next time… Enjoy the mountains!

Astraka Refuge

worldtrips — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:04:33 +0000

The last sunny days of October were the perfect oppurtunity to enjoy the heights of Tymfi, before the snow
covers them. The conditions were ideal for walk, the clouds were minimal and only in the morning hours, and the evening breeze reminded us that in the mountain winter comes always earlier.

The renewed warm and hospitable refuge, is a perfect stop for tea or coffee. The kitchen is open all day not only for those who stay in the refuge but also for the passing trekkers. The view from the shelter is unique. Astraka, the path of Drakolimni, the fringes of Gamila, all of them can be seen from the refuge’s balcony.
The refuge is open from May through October but for more information you can visit the site http://www.astrakarefuge.com or communicate with Giorgos Rokas, who is in charge of the refuge.

Starting from the village up to the refuge you will find four springs with crystal water. The path is clearly marked with frequent labelling and constitutes ideal start for the beginners. The region is a beloved destination for many trekkers while nature’s pictures alternate by the seasons and offer unique experiences.

Kastoria’s Lake

worldtrips — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:12:21 +0000

On of the most beautiful wintry landscapes is also the lake of Kastoria. Covered under the fog’s veil it gleams shyly every morning. The boats are stand rest and the only sound that can be heard are the flutter of the lake’s daily visitors that are taken off by its frozen surface.

The photos are taken by Dimitris

Trekking in Olympus

worldtrips — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:06:12 +0000

It is not easy to describe a place that even the photos can not capture..

Egypt

worldtrips — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:11:54 +0000

Some more Apostolis’ photos from the daily life in Egypt..

Egypt

worldtrips — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:21:50 +0000

Egypt….the land of Pharaohs, the land of the Pyramids, the land of Sphinx, a land-window to the mysterious Africa… Apostolis photos will give us a taste ..

شكرا لك Apostoli

translation: thank you Apostoli

Merry Christmas!!

worldtrips — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:30:12 +0000

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! I am wishing you unique trips, with a lot of experiences! And don’t forget to send me your photos and your comments when you return..

Edinburgh

worldtrips — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:39:29 +0000

An easy three day escape, in the heart of November, in fascinating Edinburgh… The photographs and the comments (that will follow) belong to Fofi, who visited this wonderful place…

Merci Fofi.

Mushrooms in November

worldtrips — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:43:50 +0000

I thought i lost the mushroom season this year, but i found out that it is never too late to take photos of small mushrooms in Greece…

Christmas – New Year’s Eve

worldtrips — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:53:54 +0000

Berlin by night..

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are coming soon! What a great change to escape from our reality and celebrate these days in new places and in different ways! Have you booked your tickets? Have you made your hotel reservations? Time is passing quickly!!!! Where are you spending your holidays? Waiting to hear your plans and your ideas… and me? i haven’t decided yet! Any suggestion???