It can be rewarding to take time out and pay respects, writes Jude Dobson.

Aegina has glorious beaches, great food, a touch of antiquity and friendly people.

Star thought she was living a normal life until her Aussie husband was suddenly shot dead.

Anthony Horowitz discovers an untouched time capsule in the Greek Islands.

Conditions at Greek site highlight plight of asylum-seekers.

Two British Tourists had their holiday ruined when their "harmless prank" went wrong.

Dramatic footage captures moment tourists cheat death after landslide hits Greek beach.

People are rallying opposing Greece's name deal with Macedonia at Thessaloniki.

Tourists are being warned they could face fines of NZ$1800 for pebbles this Greek beach.

Greg Fleming visits the City of Brotherly Love.

This is surely any cat lovers dream job - and there's still a chance to apply.

In a candid interview she says: 'Life is so precious, too precious to throw away.'

A middle-aged mother was branded the "worst airline passenger ever" after drunken rampage.

Video has emerged of dozens of people who fled into the sea to escape the flames.

Sophia and Vassiliki Philippopoulou have been found dead, alongside their grandparents.

The world's wildest party beaches have been revealed after a survey of seaside rave spots.

Greek authorities believe the deadly fire was set in multiple places within a short time.

Travellers due to visit Greece urged to monitor blaze though most destinations unaffected.

In one unit, 26 bodies were found huddled tightly together, many of them hugging.

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A sailing itinerary through the the Greek islands, full of mythical sites and epic adventure.

Archaeologists may have discovered oldest known extract of Homer's poem 'The Odyssey'.

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"Every country should be given a huge shopping trolley and 2mins in the British Museum!"

New social-media obsessed travelers are killing the club resort.

Decades-long conflict reignited in Melbourne where "racist" signs have hung from bridges.

Warnings of loss of 'life and property' as storm dubbed "Beast from the East" hits.

A Greek holiday conjures images of white buildings and restaurants by the sea.

White, sculpted houses set against the blue Agean of this Greek island act like a siren's call to cruise ships in the Med