You’ve finally made up your mind to visit Athens! Congratulations!!! Great idea!!! So, have you…
There are many expressions which puzzle us; more so as to their origin – how…
Chalkida, which is roughly 80 km away from Athens is worth visiting, not only for…
Athens welcomes the Future!!! Remember the original airport in Athens? Well, the Olympic Airport on…
Whether you need an airport pick-up or just one of the best private drivers to…
In Greece for a few days and feel you should see more than what is…
What better way to see the sights than by taking a Walking Tour!!! A few…
Take some of Greece home … This was the initial thought of the person behind…
Making the most of a weekend or any two days in Athens. To see Athens…
Cheese pies, mince pies, sausage pies, cream pies, spinach pies … and the list…
Greek cheese!!! – Listed among the best and tastiest cheese in the world! Whether…
Words cannot fully describe the stunning view one has as he walks along the bridge…
Taste: A bit on the salty side and sometimes a bit piquant. Nutritional value:…
Food to combat the cold … GREEK STYLE! The way to warm up during the…
Who would imagine stealing … potatoes? Yet, this is the story of how potatoes, this…
The dawn of the “Theophania” (Epiphany) is just a few hours away and all…
The Athens Authentic Marathon is taking place on Sunday the 14th November and 30,000…
Stefanos Ntouskos made the whole of Greece and all Greeks around the world super…
There are about 200 natural springs in Greece, 80 of which are open to…
Did you know that the best of the best superpower super food for instant…
The first time I ventured North West of Greece, was after I had heard…
Greece is surrounded by hundreds of islands! The deep blue Mediterranean Sea embraces all these…
Summer favorites – any kitchen dummy can make! Bring a bit of Greece to…
Okay… so it’s summer! Stop complaining about the high temperatures and learn how to cope…
The 2021 Olympic Games are soon to take place in Tokyo and how can I…
So, you’ve noticed someone move into the neighborhood and you just feel it would be…
Did you know that strained Greek yoghurt served with a generous amount of local…
Zeimbekiko – a man’s solo dance in the past or otherwise … the drunkard’s dance.…
Quaint little taverns right on the beach serving fish and seafood dishes, octopus spread…
That gunshot which sets the hearts of thousands of runners racing!!! Have you ever thought…
Who hasn’t heard of Zorba the Greek? Was there anyone who was indeed called Zorba?…
HOLY PILGRIMAGE Patmos – otherwise known as the island of the Apocalypse – is…
Spring is in the air … or is it FIGS I smell? In the first…
Doors are opening again and staff at Greek hotels are polishing their best smiles, all…
5 Reasons to Celebrate March this year! March marks the beginning of spring. Preparations…
Fancy travelling to a place where ‘time’ doesn’t exist? A place where the word ‘stress’…
Valentine’s Day on the 14th February and most countries are still under lockdown. What do…
After spending three days in the capital city of Athens and having taken in all…
The city of Thessaloniki was founded in 315 B.C by the king of Macedonia, Kassandros…
Beans come in all sizes here in Greece. Giant sized beans, medium-sized and the tiny…
Scientists are baffled at what cannot be explained by the laws of physics; what is…
Happy New Year to all my readers!!! This is the beginning of a new era!…
Some call it the evil eye, some call it the bad eye and some don’t…
If you happen to walk into a bakery or confectioners around Christmas time in Greece,…
The story of Vasilopita (St. Basil’s pie) dates back to about 1500 years ago in…
I’ve been living in Greece for over three decades and never have I seen so…
Who can deny the fact that Santorini – the island best known for its unique…
Many people from all over the country flock to the island of Tinos – the…
Who would have thought that loving and nurturing could be bad for any child? Yet,…
A necessary trend! With the stresses and strains of our everyday life, more and more…
TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN – NIGHTMARE OR BLISS? If you are travelling to Greece with your…
Anyone who’s eaten a Greek salad knows that it is not complete without some juicy…
Praise for Greece and her successful return to normality is echoed not only inland but…
“If you can’t do something … dream of it and it might just stop being…
… you follow some advice from the experts. BEST TIPS ON KEEPING IN SHAPE Staying…
How do you make a Greek stay home? This is just no easy task! Greeks…
Fight the depression of staying at Home during the Coronavirus pandemic. We are a weird…
So…. It’s time you finally took that trip of a lifetime! Maybe you’re overwhelmed by…
When asked to name a woman who has been most inspirational, not only for me…
March in Greece and suddenly I notice everyone wearing this red and white cotton braided…
We have no idea which wine the god Dionysus preferred to drink, but we…
“Let’s have a cup of coffee together!” This suggestion could mean any number of things…
With Women’s Day coming up on the 8th March, I feel it is appropriate to…
Before visiting any country, it’s always wise to do your ‘homework’; learn basic phrases and…
When asked to go for a run, the first excuse one comes up with is,…
If you are looking for a cosmopolitan island where music and dancing, clubbing and drinking…
The Cycladic island of Amorgos is not just another Greek island of Greece – it…
Until the 1890s this neighbourhood, which is just a block to the west of Vasilis…
You’ve come to Greece in the hope of making a new life for yourself and…
Megisti or Kastelorizo! Name it what you may, but one thing is certain… you have…
The Saronic Islands are just a stone’s throw away from the mainland, so if you…
Some places are good to visit in summer or winter – they’re called summer or…
When one visits a country on holiday or for whatever reason, it’s a good idea…
So you’ve decided to make Greece your new home. Great choice! However, allow me to…
Since the time of the great ancient doctor Hippocrates, herbs have always been a most…
The Greek cuisine is known to be one of the tastiest and most influenced by…
We had just a day in Athens and wanted to see everything. I met my…
What is it that makes people who have never in their lives done any…
Healthy body … healthy mind! There is so much truth in this; the ancient philosophers…
Whether you are an avid cook or prefer eating out, one thing is for…
You’re here and you want to see EVERYTHING!!! I believe a good starting point would…
You’ve finally made it! You’ve just arrived at Eleftherios Venzelos International Airport. This must be…