In this episode, Monique talks with Rhodes tourist guide Adrian Bordrez about a subject we hear about as children but never really know much about - Adrian tells us the fascinating story of the rise and fall of the 6th Ancient Wonder of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes.

If you're interested in learning more about the Colossus of Rhodes, or Rhodes Island, or visiting it yourself, check out our travel guides and our history and culture immersive tours at Take Me To Europe Tours, and our travel guides at Take Me To Greece.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

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· https://tripanthropologist.com

To learn more about Europe's best destinations, further travel inspiration and tips, and to see the immersive history and culture small group experiences offered by Take Me To Europe Tours, or for trip planning help, or travel guides to help you plan a DIY trip, visit our website or get in touch with us at info[at]takemetoeuropetours.com.

In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast Athens professional storyteller, Danae Kousouris, who reveals to us the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries. On the way, we'll visit the entrance to the underworld, meet some formidable female gods, and learn about the significance of pomegranates to the Greeks.

If you're interested in learning more about the Eleusinian Mysteries or visiting Eleusis/Elefsina yourself, check out our travel guides and our history and culture immersive tours at Take Me To Europe Tours, and our travel guides at Take Me To Greece.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

Links

· https://takemetoeuropetours.com

· https://takemetogreece.com

· https://tripanthropologist.com

To learn more about Europe's best destinations, further travel inspiration and tips, and to see the immersive history and culture small group experiences offered by Take Me To Europe Tours, or for trip planning help, or travel guides to help you plan a DIY trip, visit our website or get in touch with us at info[at]takemetoeuropetours.com.

In this episode, Monique chats with Manolis Papadakis about the rise and fall of the great Minoan civilization, centered upon the Palace of Knossos in Crete. We learn about the mythology of the Labyrinth of Daedalus and the story of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur. We also learn what to see in Crete to learn more about this incredible palace complex and these major Ancient Greek myths.

If you're interested in learning more about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth or visiting it yourself, check out our travel guides and our history and culture immersive tours at Take Me To Europe Tours, and our travel guides at Take Me To Greece.

We provide all kinds of trip planning, from DIY with a little inspiration and logistics from us, to inclusive luxury history and cultural tours at Take Me To Europe Tours.

Links

· https://takemetoeuropetours.com

· https://takemetogreece.com

· https://tripanthropologist.com

To learn more about Europe's best destinations, further travel inspiration and tips, and to see the immersive history and culture small group experiences offered by Take Me To Europe Tours, or for trip planning help, or travel guides to help you plan a DIY trip, visit our website or get in touch with us at info[at]takemetoeuropetours.com.