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    Make sure you book in advance! Greece is fully booked this summer!

    I can't say this enough! Please make sure that you book way ahead of time for your trip to Greece. I've been looking for hotels and flights, and almost everything is booked. The only air B&Bs and hotels that are left are either extremely expensive or very remote. It seems that people have been...
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    Spetses is amazing for shopping!

    I haven't heard of many people talk about Spetses on this forum… Which is super strange because it's one of my favourite islands! It's very easy to get to from Athens, and the shopping is just amazing. There are very unique boutiques, with handmade items from Greece, Italy, and Turkey. They are...
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    Koufeta or boubounieres are the most popular Greek wedding favors

    Koufeta which are also called boubounieres are Greek wedding and baptism favors. They are usually nuts covered in chocolate and wrapped in soul with a ribbon. The candies are usually white or pastel colored. They are handed out as a favour at the end of the wedding or baptism, and as a way to...
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    Porto Katsiki in Lefkada is one of the best beaches!

    Safe trip!!
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    What are your favorite wedding favors?

    Sounds amazing, I think this is a recipe for those who might want to make it https://tastycraze.com/recipes/r-16416-Stracciatella_Cream
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    Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis

    These photos are stunning! One thing I love about Greece is that you will always have a good view no matter how far back you're sitting.
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    Crete is the best place to explore Greek cuisine

    Crete is absolutely the best place to explore the flavours of Greece! Many agricultural exports come from Crete, which makes it the best place to get the freshest ingredients. Crete also has many local dishes that are unique to the island which are great to try. Here are some links of some of...
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    The best times to visit Santorini

    I had a really hard time with the winds in Santorini when I visited in late April. Personally, its not worth the chance since Santorini is pretty pricey.
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    What desserts are served at Greek weddings?

    As a sort of thank you, they give small sweets called koufeta
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    Mykonos is Europe’s Most Instagrammable Relaxing Location .

    Me as well, we haven't been in a long time because of covid
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    Are there any good sports bars in Rhodes?

    Do they get very full during popular games?
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    What is the best Greek food to sneak in vegetables for kids?

    My kids absolutely hate eating vegetables and I am always looking for ways to sneak in more and more vegetables. Does anyone have good Greek dish recommendations that have vegetables that don't taste too strong? Or existing recipes where I can add small pieces of veggies? I would really...
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    A walking tour of Lavrio, Greece

    Lavrio is the coastal town in the southeastern part of Attica which is the region where Athens is located. This is a great place to visit if you want to go to restaurants and shop around, but also be by the water. Personally, I get pretty tired of staying in downtown Athens because there's not...
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    My favorite Greek love poem!

    Greek poetry is some of the best around the world! I've been reading it for years, and this poem still stands to be one of my favorites. Let me know what you think, and of course share your favourites in the forum :) Ode to Aphrodite: Aphrodite, subtle of soul and deathless, Daughter of God...
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    Even Petro the Pelican loves Beautiful Koristia in Mykonos!😂😂😘😘

    I love Petro the Pelican! Nice to see that he is still around :)
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