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Malotira tea is mild herbal tea that comes from the mountains of Crete. It is said to have medicinal properties and historically has fought everything from the common cold to (as is currently being studied) the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease! You can buy it in Greece in herbal...

If you have any time in Athens before you head to Mykonos, I would encourage you to visit the Museum of Cycladic Art on Neofitou Douka Street. The very popular Benaki Museum is also nearby, but the Cycladic would give you a concise history of the island’s art. It’s a wonderful museum that is...

Little Venice, the windmills, and the Church of Panagia Paraportiani are perhaps the most photographed areas of Mykonos. If you can find a fishing boat early morning in the picturesque harbor, you’ll get extra points! Little Venice is quite easily explored; walk down the narrow alleyways, try...

Santorini is of course known for its lava and pumice rock; you can find jewelry made with it. It is also known for its wine (available worldwide) and its tomatoes. You might be able to find some local tomato by-products that would make it back through customs. Beaded bracelets are nice; you...

Corfu is a well-discovered island; however if you rent a car you’ll be able to explore the villages; maybe even discover a hidden beach or two in the less-touristed southern tip of the island. As far as the popular spots, definitely don’t avoid the beaches of Paleokastritsa and Mirtiotissa...

https://www.corfutouristservices.gr/tours/one-day-trip-to-albania-saranda-and-butrint This is the tour I took. I see that Viator has jumped onto the band wagon, but I’d be careful of last minute cancellations with them and especially the fact that the meet-up point is in Albania! It’s better...

I believe that it is the entire Old Town of Corfu that is the World Heritage Site. Rather than staying at an all-inclusive I would recommend staying in the Old Town and renting a car to explore the villages and beaches during the day. If you don’t want to rent a car, there is a good enough bus...

Unless your wife is thinking of one of the luxury cliffside hotels with cave bedrooms and a horizon pool etc. (and who could blame her?!) a good compromise might be the Aressana Spa and Hotel in Fira. It is located right next to the Cathedral and just a minute’s walk to the cliffside that could...

Greek Vibe….excellent article and Harris Alexiou is great! I would only add that sometimes in a cafe, mezes known as ποικιλία (pikilia) are served on platters like antipasti. They can be large or small depending on the number of people. In addition to the items mentioned, these can also...

One can easily tour Crete on their own, but to get a really fun and authentic experience with a local, I can recommend two tour companies in the Chania Prefecture: Wanderlust Tours Chania with Nicole - and - Crete Insiders with Nikos & Martina. You can check out their websites, but then I would...

I really applaud you for making the effort to learn Greek. Don’t get discouraged. It’s not an easy language with its many word endings and idioms. Everyone in Mykonos will speak English, but you are sure to make friends and have some fun through your effort. I wish that more visitors would try...

Late Fall and early Spring, when one can still swim and it’s less crowded, are the optimal times to visit. Either take a private bespoke tour from Chania (or vicinity) with Crete Insiders - or - rent a car, skip the hotel breakfast, and get to the beach early! During the high season summer...

Wow - I’ve never heard of Souma, but admittedly have only been to Rhodes twice. Was it a home brew? The Samos Vin Doux is very sweet, soft and smooth….like the best Sicilian Marsala. It’s great that the OP wants to explore Greece via their special products.

Not much has been “undiscovered” in Santorini, but some suggestions (other than the must-see archeological digs) would be the hilltop village of Pyrgos, lunch and a swim off the rocks in Ammoudi, a walk along the upper village of Therasia on the other side of the Caldera, and a very early...

Yes, kumquat is a product of Corfu. Another red wine sweet enough to be served as a liqueur is Mauvrodaphne. There is also a great white muscat grape dessert wine from Samos; Samos Vin Doux.