Here’s where to go for a car-free escape in Europe From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations. Euronews · Feb 28
Eight Greek islands you may not have heard of – for crowd-free travel in 2026 There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ Greek island, but if you want to swerve the crowds, these less-traveled ones offer idyllic beaches and breathtaking views The Independent UK · Feb 3
Seven underrated Greek destinations you must visit this year TRAVEL FOCUS: As Greece feels the impact of overtourism due to rising visitor numbers, it’s still possible to find idyllic, lesser-visited spots. Olivia Campbell consults some seasoned travellers about their favourite places to escape to The Independent UK · Feb 2
Private yacht captain jailed ahead of arson trial over Greece fires The fire, believed to have been triggered by fireworks, devoured nearly 300,000 square metres of Hydra’s forest The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
Thirteen people appear in Greek court on charges of causing Hydra forest fire Fireworks allegedly launched from superyacht led to blaze that destroyed large swath of island’s only pine forest The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
Fireworks launched from yacht ‘spark forest fire in Greece’ leading to 13 arrests Blaze on island of Hydra on Saturday burned part of its only pine forest but is now under control The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024
Thirteen arrests after fireworks from yacht allegedly spark forest fire on Greek island The fire burned part of the only pine forest on the island of Hydra, authorities said Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024
‘I want to be a Clifty’: Charmian Clift’s unfinished last novel finally gets its moment More than 60 years after it was put aside to help her husband George Johnston write My Brother Jack, Clift’s novel The End of the Morning is being published The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2024
Ditch the car and saddle up: readers’ best slow travel breaks From Hydra to the Hebrides, our tipsters embrace life in the slow lane, getting off the beaten track on foot, by bike and even a donkey The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024
‘Pauline is unique’: patron of Emin and Hirst sells off vast Hydra art collection Pauline Karpidas, who hosted Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst on her Greek island home, to sell hundreds of works at Sotheby’s The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023