Up until 2005, scuba diving was essentially illegal in Greece. In a country that boasts over 9300 miles of coastline, only about 62 miles of it was legal to dive, and that small portion was heavily guarded and restricted by the government. It made sense, really. With thousands of unexplored shipwrecks and literally entire cities submerged during ancient earthquakes, the Greek authorities were trying to protect antiquities from poachers and treasure seekers. That all changed in 2005, however...
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Greek Adventure: Impromptu Date Night in Symi
During our yacht tour of Greece, we arrived on the island of Symi to find a sophisticated yet charming town in this most unlikely locale.
Greek Adventure: Setting Sail to Bozuk Bükü
The first stop on our sailing tour of the Greek islands was actually in Turkey, at Bozuk Buku, beneath the ruins of ancient Loryma. But first we had to find the boat.
How to Rent Your Own Private Yacht
I blame Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in the World to Travel
With all travel, doing your research and using common sense can help you stay safe when you travel. Here are a couple of our favorite resources for straight up facts about every country you might want to visit.
