The 1821 Greek War of Independence timeline is a series of events that ultimately led to the formation of the modern Greek state.
Read MoreWelcome to this unique blog for the Greek diaspora!
The Greek diaspora often refers to anyone of Greek ancestry living outside of Greece and Cyprus. Diaspora comes from the Greek diaspeirein ‘disperse’, from dia ‘across’ and speirein ‘scatter’. Few cultures have such a strong connection to their heritage as the Greek diaspora, but have you ever considered exploring that connection?
If you, like many of the Greek diaspora, feel like something is missing from your life, it may be because you have yet to embark on the journey of finding yourself. No, not the type of journey that leads you to the peak of a Himalayan mountain in search of a Hindu guru. Instead, begin your path to “Gnothi Seauton” – knowing thyself, by finding out how you came to be.
With the help of Diaspora Travel Greece, you’ll find out how to trace your ancestral DNA, learn the history of your ancestors, and how to travel and explore the regions your family originate from. Travelling is always fun. Travelling with a purpose however, is priceless.
My Ancestry
With the help of our My Ancestry articles you will find out how to trace your ancestry, which areas your family originate from, and which Greek diasporas you have a connection to.
Diaspora History
Our Diaspora History articles will help you learn the history of your Greek diaspora and the impact your ancestors made on the world around us.
Diaspora Travel
Through our Diaspora Travel articles you will discover how to travel to the destinations you originate from and explore the history you have uncovered. Add meaning to your next travel itinerary now.
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Read MoreLet us help you find out more about yourself, both past and present. Let us help you trace long lost relatives, untold stories, and majestic sights. Let us take you on the journey of a lifetime, because as the great philosopher – Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living”.