% Following the Footsteps of Aristotle

Did you know that Aristotle was a beekeeper?

In case you didn’t know, today we celebrate World Bee Day! So, let us celebrate the pollinators of this beautiful Earth! At JoinMyTrip we strive to support sustainable ways of travel, and we even have the best tips on how you can make sustainable travel happen! One of the most famous beekeepers ever was the man himself, Aristotle, so its only appropriate we discover the footsteps of this genius man supporting sustainability since his time…

The Greek home of Aristotle

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist with an apparent interest for bees. He was born in Stageira, Halkidiki in Macedonia in 384 BCE, now recognized as northern Greece. He later famously became the student of Plato, and would go on to furthermore interpret the teachings of his professor. After his time Plato’s Academy in Athens, Aristotle traveled through Greece and Turkey. In Turkey, he lived on the island of Lésbos. If you are visiting Turkey in the near future, don’t forget to check out these Insider Tips before leaving! Aristotle died in 322 BC in Euboea. Seems like a pretty fun guy, no? He’d probably make an interesting TripMate, anyways! 😉

Visit the Halkidiki coast in Aristotle’s footsteps

A lover of nature

Aristotle, as its probably become evident, was also a lover of nature. He famously said: “in all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” We couldn’t agree more… nature gives us so many beautiful places to explore! He also was a supporter of World Bee Day since day one. Modern beekeepers still refer to his work, saying that a lot of is very true, but some information perhaps not so much. Aristotle did not study only bees, however, he deep-dived into the purpose of animals, believing that they also have a purpose, as humans do. Are you an Aristotelian lover of nature? Check out nature trips at JoinMyTrip!

Spots to visit for Aristotelians

Athens is one of the best spots to visit for Aristotle-lovers, and is also the place where Aristotle spent a lot of his life. One of the top spots to visit is Aristotle’s Lyceum, an Athens Academy founded by the man himself in 335 BC. Unlike Plato who held many of his lectures in private, Aristotle used the Academy to openly give lectures free of charge. School wouldn’t seem so bad with Aristotle as the professor, would it?

Near Thessaloniki, you’ll find Halkidiki Park, in honor of the place in which Aristotle was born. Not too far from Thessaloniki, visit Aristotle’s Park featuring many sculptures and interesting scientific instruments which the O.G. scientist used. The region of Halkidiki is also known as wine county, so you can opt for a wine tour along the cost after admiring the works of Aristotle. The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is also famously named after the man. Wonder if his spirit still lives there?

Aristotle shared his teachings in Athens

Aristotelian advice to live by

Aristotle spoke some wise words that we can take with us on the trips we go on! One of our favorite ones is: ‘adventure is worthwhile.’ At JoinMyTrip, we couldn’t agree more! And, going on trips with friends you haven’t met yet is sure to make for a thrilling experience… He also said ‘nature does nothing uselessly‘, inspiration for us to see the beauty of nature, whatever season it is!

How you can save the bees

Let’s end where we started off from… World Bee Day. If you want to join Aristotle’s squad of being a fan of these keystone species, you can do these little things to save the bees:

Avoid using pesticides on your lawn/gardens!
Go vegetarian: make a stance on global warming! It influences the time at which bees are able to pollinate. If you’re wondering which countries favor a vegetarian diet, we have a list of the Best Travel Destinations for Vegetarians.
Learn how to make a bee garden!

A close-up of a bee flying to pollinate a sunflower

Join in on Aristotle’s curiosity of bees

Are you ready to gather up all your bee-loving, Aristotelian friends? Start creating an unforgettable trip with JoinMyTrip now or join one of our many upcoming adventures!