Donkeys have always played a very important role in the Mediterranean A very unusual and lovable member of the horse family (Equus), which also includes zebras, is the donkey. Strictly speaking, it is descended from the African wild donkey, but was first introduced...
By Elena Koyunseven When I try to think back to when I actually discovered my deep love for the sea, I can’t think of a specific aha moment. That may be due to the fact that this connection, which I could almost describe as a dependency, was always there. For as...
DISCOVERED BY THE FIRST WOMAN TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD The history goes back to the time when brave sailors explored the still unknown world. Nobody can really imagine what a typical Mediterranean village would look like without the impressive bougainvillea and...
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS FOR DREAMING AND RELAXING With around 300 days of sunshine a year, deep blue waters, heavenly beaches, delicious cuisine and a relaxed Mediterranean mentality, it‘s easy to have an unforgettable vacation in Greece! Although Greece...
THE ONLY REGION IN EUROPE OFFICIALLY CLASSIFIED AS DESERT Corsica is an island of contrasts. The contrasts between crystal clear water, extensive beaches and mighty mountains rising from the sea form its breathtaking landscape. The ancient Greeks gave the French...
Words and Photos by Mara Papavasileiou www.micromega.gr Instagram: @mediterraneanstories TAMING THE LANDSCAPE When life gives you rocks, you’ll find a way to put them into order. Drystone walls, the tool and method people used to tame the mountain slopes,...