Hermosa Beach Mayor Dean Francois underscored his theme of “Connect, Collaborate and Celebrate” by honoring resident ...

I found a breathtaking photo essay by The Associated Press about Father Spyridon Denaxas, an Orthodox monk who since 1971 has prayed and ministered at the gleaming white Panagia Hozoviotissa monastery ...

All the monk could think about was making his way back to Amorgos to support the residents. “I wanted to be here with my ...

Meet the monk who lives in the cliffs on a Greek holiday island - For more than 50 years, Father Spyridon has welcomed the ...

Amorgos, the easternmost Greek island of Cyclades, is boasting marvelous beaches with azure waters and ideal spots for diving ...

Father Spyridon has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in a monastery carved into a cliffside high above the Aegean Sea ...

In this picture with a slow shutter speed is seen the cliffside Hozoviotissa Monastery under the starry night sky on the ...

AMORGOS, Greece (AP) — For more than 50 years ... and other Aegean islands like nearby Santorini are wrestling with the massive growth of tourism focused far more on beaches than churches. But a few ...

AMORGOS, Greece — For more than 50 years ... are wrestling with the massive growth of tourism focused far more on beaches than churches.

In Florida, the Bay County Audubon Society is urging beach visitors to be careful around the nesting coastal birds so they have a safe space to raise their fledglings. While some birds lay their ...

From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, the world is filled with stunning beaches — all with their own special, stand-out features. From crystal clear waters and powdery white sands to dramatic ...