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Is it possible to see the Samaria Gorge without doing the long hike? I will be in Crete over the summer. I heard the hike is long. 11 miles, most of it downhill or flat. I just don't think I am up for it. Downhill climbing hurts my knee too much. I have a friend who goes to Crete a lot and...

One of the things I love most about Greek honey is its versatility. You can use it in so many different ways in the kitchen. I've drizzled it over Greek yogurt for breakfast, mixed it into salad dressings for a touch of sweetness, and even used it as a glaze for roasted vegetables. The depth of...

I plan to be on Mykonos for about a month over the summer and I honestly feel like I am a bit late to the party securing a rental for that long. I am not seeing much on airbnb. That could change as more properties become available... I don't know. Am I missing something? Are there other...

That's truly awful to hear about Rodini park. I went years ago and it was lovely - but a lot can change in 20+ years I know!

I'm currently planning a trip to Corfu and am eager to explore as much as I can in the surrounding areas. I am planning to stay put for the whole time I am in Greece, but I want to do a bit more besides visiting Corfu itself. I'm particularly interested in: Islands that are easily accessible...

Greek wines offer a window into the country's rich traditions. I have been taking the time to learn more about it lately! Greek wine history dates back over 4,000 years, intertwined with myths and traditions where wine was celebrated as a gift from the gods. Today, Greece's unique climate...

I have been making a lot of Greek cabbage salad. I thought I'd share my recipe: Ingredients: 1 medium head of green cabbage, thinly shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and thinly sliced 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup cherry...

I will be traveling to Athens this year in the spring. What are some great photo spots throughout the city? Aside from what inspires me? I have a bad habit of forgetting to take pics while away and I come back from the vacation with a random collection. This time, I want to do some advanced...

I was in a Mykonos last year as a cruise stop, and I found trying to figure out how to get around to be very annoying. I couldn't find the bus stops, I didn't know how to buy a ticket, I had a hard time finding a bathroom on the way to the bus stop I finally figured out I needed. I thought I...

I've had to go to a log of Greek Christenings lately, which means that I know exactly what to do when it comes to gift. I have noticed some gifts traditionally appear. Aside from money, which is also appropriate, here are some ideas: 1. Icons In Greek religion and culture, icons are considered...

I just watched a nice documentary about the birth of democracy in Athens. This is so fascinating! I didn't realize the nuances, only the basics about how it began in Athens. This documentary goes into a lot more detail.

So... I love "Avgolemono soup" - which basically, to me, means the chicken soup. I was looking through a Greek cookbook and there were a lot more soup recipes than what I originally realized exist in Greek cooking. More than one of them use an avgolemono type broth. There's a meatball soup...

These all sound great - I eat mageritsa once a year and love it - I have never made it though. Thanks for sharing ... And yes, I noticed that about kotosoupa - it also doesn't seem as common in Greece as it is in the United States? Unless I just didn't look for it in Greece...

I love making soups in winter and I thought I'd share with you my favorites. What are yours? Avgolemono - A classic - my family used to make this once a week! The ultimate comfort food for me. Fasolada - I will be making this soon - I found a bag of the white beans in my pantry...

I am planning a trip for Greece next year to Greece. I usually fly into Athens and then fly into a place like Santorini or Mykonos from there. I plan to go to Mykonos next summer and I am kind of sick of flying. Is the ferry situation easy from Piraeus? Is this a better option than airplanes...