Fairfield will come alive with Greek music, dance, and food this Sunday, November 16, as the inaugural Philhellenika Festival takes over. Organisers hope the event will become an annual celebration of the area’s thriving Greek community. The idea was sparked by Greek Australian entrepreneur John
Packing for a road trip can feel like solving a puzzle, especially when you run out of space inside your car. Soft rooftop cargo bags offer a smart solution that doesn’t require expensive roof racks or complicated installation. These flexible carriers strap directly to your vehicle’s roof using
Greece was once again among the big winners at the 2025 Travvy Awards, the prestigious honors widely regarded as the “Oscars” of the U.S. travel industry. At this year’s ceremony, Greece received: Gold in the category Best Destination – Mediterranean Gold in the category Best Cruise Destination –
The Greek Book Fair ‘25 is returning to Melbourne, bringing together writers, publishers, and book retailers from across the Greek and Greek Australian community. Set to take place at the Greek Centre on Saturday, 6 December 2025, the event celebrates the rich literary culture of Greece and its
The green flag, featuring the Shahada but without the sword, is a common flag used to represent Islam. Public Domain A Christian born in Amman, Jordan, to Greek parents, is challenging the way Arabic culture is portrayed in Western media. By Irina Peridaki Too often, Arabic culture is portrayed
For me there’s nothing that spells fall quite like the blanket of emerald green, and gold that color the countryside in dappled light. This morning as I looked out at the autumn landscape, I reflected back on my first Thanksgiving in France many years ago. With his wild, white hair suitably
As is well known, the German conquerors in Greece were followed by the defeated Italians and the “unbloodied” Bulgarians (triple occupation). Bulgarian forces entered Eastern Macedonia and Thrace on 21/4/1941, after a “invitation” from the Germans, and occupied the territories of our country east
Carrying a big, bulky camera around all day can feel like a chore, which is why so many people end up leaving their gear at home. Minimalist cameras change that by packing serious photo power into bodies small enough to slip into your pocket or purse without a second thought. Whether you’re
Greece won major distinctions at the 2025 Travvy Awards in Florida, earning gold as Europe’s best cruise destination. Image: Symi Island, Greece. Credit: Big Albert CC1 Greece achieved outstanding success at the 11th annual Travvy Awards 2025, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious global
When the Roots Still Remember Whenever people argue about whether America is… or ever was… a Christian nation, it helps to slow down a bit and look at the soil this country grew from. Dig deep enough, and you’ll find its roots tangled in Puritan faith, watered by sacrifice, and fed by the belief
