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Visiting Kanoni and Mouse Island in Corfu offers a picturesque experience. Start at Kanoni for its iconic view of Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery. Access Mouse Island by boat from Kanoni or walk across the causeway. Explore the tiny island, home to the 13th-century Byzantine church of...

To ensure tender souvlaki, start with quality meat, like pork shoulder or chicken thighs, and marinate them for at least a few hours in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs like oregano and thyme. Avoid overcooking by grilling over medium-high heat, turning frequently to...

I have a few ideas - Crete is lovely no matter where you go! Anopolis: Nestled in the White Mountains, known for its traditional Cretan architecture and stunning views. Zaros: Famous for its natural springs, lush greenery, and proximity to the Rouvas Gorge. Theriso: A mountainous village with...

Some ideas on where you can go: Church of Saint Demetrius (Agios Dimitrios): This ancient church contains stunning Byzantine architecture and is dedicated to the city's patron saint. It also houses a museum showcasing Byzantine artifacts. Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum: Although primarily...

I have some ideas for how you can learn - when I was on Santorini I shopped and looked at the sunset - but I asked around and did some research: Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira to see artifacts and exhibits about the island's volcanic past. Explore the ruins of Akrotiri, an...

There are a few options for beaches on Mykonos that appear to be family-friendly to me, but I am not 100% sure. When I visited them, I wasn't with my family, just merely observed that families were there: Paradise Beach Super Paradise Beach Ornos Beach Agios Ioannis Beach Psarou Beach...

This is great - I have never been to falliraki - I will have to keep this in mind.

Here are some choices for where to go - in my experience these are my favorites: Ermou Street: As one of the main shopping streets in Athens, Ermou Street is lined with a variety of shops, from international brands to local boutiques. You can find clothing, shoes, accessories, and more along...

Try this - someone gave me this recipe once: 2 pounds ground pork (you can also use a combination of pork and beef) 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon ground cumin...

I have noticed that there is more of an ethnic cuisine presence in bigger cities than I may have realized. People eat traditional foods and also trendy foods - it's a very interesting place to enjoy food. When I was in Athens this past year, I noticed there were a ton of places to get smoothies...

I didn't realize she did these! That's awesome!

I have never been but I saw photographs of one of the main beaches where the go and they have the area labeled and actually closed off when the turtles come to lay the eggs. It's a protected ecological area.

When I visit Greece I see the following soups regularly on menus: 1. Lentil soup 2. Vegetable soups 3. Tomato soup with orzo 4. White bean soup As far as I know, I have never actually seen Chicken Avgolemono soup on a menu! It doesn't mean people don't cook it. Keep in mind much of my eating...

I would do the same! All these dishes sound good. Of course, it will depend on how many people you have. If it's around 10 more more you can never have too much food. My Easter crowd is pretty small this year - putting all the dishes out might be a bit much, especially with lamb.

I will have to try it in vinaigrette. I bet it tastes lovely - especially maybe with a wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.