Creative types often holiday to regain their artistic vision - and get that annual dose of vitamin D! Landing on Greek soil, you can't help but be inspired by its dramatic ruins and sandy beaches. Whether you're looking for inspiration, or simply to revel in culture and scenery, a holiday to Greece is perfect for women of all purposes. There are many sides to Greece. From a sail through its many archipelagos, to a stroll through the … [Read more...]
Your Invitation to Sail the Greek Islands…
How about some laid back SAILING and getting to know some small out of the way islands in Greece? Five Women only - perhaps you and a couple of friends... Captain Christy Invites you to join her women only sailing trip Check your diary - 8 Days from June 6 2017 NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! This is a RELAXING no stress trip, not competitive or difficult sailing; wind, we have, but I do everything I can to make it a comfortable enjoyable trip. … [Read more...]
Women Sailing Greek Islands
July 15-23. 3-4 guests, possibly 5 with Captain Christy who has 20 years experience captaining in these islands. www.ratherbesailing.org or write to captain@ratherbesailing.org Come to the lesser known islands of Greece to BE a sailor... Let your hair down...and let it blow in the wind! Swim in crystal clear waters,(swimming attire optional...) Anchor in quiet bays, visit small non touristy islands. If you like, learn a bit … [Read more...]
Greek Muse Tour
From Wanderwoman/Eurynome Journeys - next trip 9-19 October 2015 Come invoke the Muses and your creativity while traveling through beautiful Greece! We will explore the island of Mytilini aka Lesvos first by Jeep Safari to get an overview of this beautiful island. Each day we will taste and experience traditional Greek culture through cuisine, learning about local life, and dance with time to explore this magical place on your own. Next, we … [Read more...]
Sailing in the Greek Islands
Who would not want to do this? Captain Christy - yes you get a woman captain! Christy has one more booking for 2016 and would LOVE a group of women. June 5 this year 2015 one week trip riding the wind in the Greek Islands aboard Pwyll: a 45' sailing sloop. Up to 5 women, we need at least 3 to make it "a go". If we get 3, the cost is 950 euro each, if we get 5, 600 euro. This is a live aboard cruise among the islands of the Dodecanese, … [Read more...]
Finding the Sacred – Goddess Pilgrimage in Crete
It wasn’t until our group was riding the bus down from Mount Ida that the power of Crete slammed into me. I finally got it. For the Minoans (circa 3,500 BCE – 1,450 BCE) the divine was everywhere, in everything. Quite possibly, the whole of Crete is a sacred landscape. … [Read more...]
Athens – The Pride and Cultural centre of Greece
Athens is one of the most incredible destinations for tourists of all ages because the city is not only known for its architectural wonders, but also combines history with a modern lifestyle today. The city is home to a large number of spots that have great historical significance and stories about the culture and past of Athens. From museums to public gardens, and from archeological finds to bargain markets, Athens has it all. The city is one … [Read more...]
Memories of Goddess Pilgrimage with Carol Christ
Stephanie Anderson Ladd writes of her experience on this memorable trip. More about this trip Held in May/June and September/October each year. As Carol Christ, our fearless leader, explained to us that first night in Crete, a pilgrimage is more than just a journey to a sacred place, it is a journey between states — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. In a way, when you are on a pilgrimage you are without a country. In starting a … [Read more...]
One Beautiful Greek Island – Amorgos
The significance of Amorgos Island Amorgos Island in Greece has been considered as a place full of positive energy, since antiquity. This is why, the Ancient Water Oracle dedicated to Apollo God was established here and people from the whole Mediterranean were visiting the island in order to get advice. Today, at the same spot, there is the Byzantine Monastery of Saint George where Holy Water still emerges from the earth in a natural cave … [Read more...]
Win a Place in this Writing Workshop in Greece
Homeric Writers Retreat and Workshop Greece 1-7 of August The Isle of Ithaca A blissful location, plus some very skilled instructors all focusing on fine tuning your writing skills. Hosted by Jessica Bell - if she could choose only one creative mentor, she’d give the role to Euterpe, the Greek muse of music and lyrics. This is not only because she currently resides in Athens, Greece, but because of her life as a 30-something … [Read more...]
