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    Greece declares three-day mourning period after its worst train disaster.

    Ihttps://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/society/48535-greece-declares-three-day-mourning-period-after-its-worst-train-disaster.html I know this post is not relevant to travel but I feel it appropriate to post here to share with the Greek community such a tragically moving incident....???.My...
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    Athens, Rhodes and Milos among the 20 best holiday destinations in Europe in 2023!

    Now that's a splendid idea Deborah!...... only means you need to be packing now to be there in a few weeks!??..... same as I used to do to arrive about now to prepare for the opening of the season before the first arrivals beginning of May!.... Kalley Mera Kalllo Mina! (... Meaning good morning...
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    Athens, Rhodes and Milos among the 20 best holiday destinations in Europe in 2023!

    https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tornos/city-breaks/48429-athens-rhodes-and-milos-among-the-20-best-holiday-destinations-in-europe-in-2023.html Always inspiring and informative editorials from the Tornos team!.... Athens in my opinion has just only just become popular in the past 20 years or so...
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    Epirotes Society of Philadelphia ‘Omonia’ organizes 15th Annual Tsipouro Night!

    https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tornos/city-breaks/48493-epirotes-society-of-philadelphia-%E2%80%98omonia%E2%80%99-organizes-15th-annual-tsipouro-night.html Now we know it was for a noble cause..... but how many attendees had 'hangovers'??... Anyone know?!? Tsipouro is not for the weak....I am...
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    Hiking in Athens on Vacation

    Kalley Mera from Thailand Vangelis....such terrific contribution from you here!.....Sas Efgharisto ya afta.....wish I could join you and I can bring some Mezedex! ....and some krassi .....and kanu mey blah blah ya Zoi mas!
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    27.8 million tourists visited Greece in 2022 and spent 618 euros per trip on average !

    https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/economy/48497-27-8-million-tourists-visited-greece-in-2022-and-spent-618-euros-per-trip-on-average.html Having worked in Tourism Industry for many years I am sceptical about the type of data....the most interesting take for me is the average spending per...
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    Great Neighborhoods to Visit in Athens?

    Just imagine Glyfada for minute 52 years ago!?......I flew in for a fast few days to deliver some Vinyl LPs to our subsidiary companies Club 18-30 in Voula..... Glyfada had 1 hotel 2 peripteros ....3 Tavernas and the old Airport just behind.....I could see my aeroplane ✈️ landing before I took...
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    Athens Carnival Kicks Off on February 16 with Free Events!

    Carnival fever beginning.....can be infectious!....be careful not to enjoy too much?..... lots of colorful and joyful celebrations!!..... springtime on the way!❤️❤️...
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    Greece-one of the Worlds Top Family Holiday destinations!

    Undoubtedly it is..... Spain has always led way and always will having vast amount of resources and facilities for children and entertainment...... Quite amusing to see Fiji in the ranking.... Certainly not an easy destination to access...
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    Best places to hike in Crete and Athens?

    Now I don't know if this will help you..... Many years ago I travelled all over Crete by my car..... Crete has main highways along coast, I just looked at the map!...The older part of Crete links up with off roads from the Highway which has access to all the many many villages and beaches....I...
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    What do you use for grill seasoning?

    Paprika?.....we used to crush dry rosemary, chives, oregano, black pepper, paprika, little chilly powder,rock salt with ladolemono!...a little vinegar!
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    What do you use for grill seasoning?

    Paprika?.....we used to crush dry rosemary, chives, oregano, black pepper, paprika, little chilly powder,rock salt,
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    What winter vegetables do Greeks cook with?

    Bakalyaro Skordhalia....(I used to love Skordhalia very much!) boiled beetroot with garlic....spanakopita.... baked potatoes in oven with tomatoes, onions, garlic and rosemary!.... Aubergines with tomatoes,Feta cheese, garlic and lots of Oregano and olive oil.... yummy!?
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    Athens' February Frolicking!

    Thank you!....so glad you appreciate my experiences... you know February was when all the people who owned businesses,bars and restaurants slowly begin to return after their winter break....we used to share travel experiences ,some had gone towards Mexico,others like me to the Caribbean and...
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    Athens' February Frolicking!

    Plenty going on in Athina!.....Katharo Deftera was a sign of Spring time nearing.... Carnival fun....we used to have so much fun in Mykonos around this time.....The gods were kind to us who love swimming in the sea...all of a sudden we used to have 20 days sunshine with warm weather and fasting...
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    Do Greeks Eat Salmon?

    Ok that's acceptable and sounds delicious!....I am coming!!?....I will bring a large bottle of wine! ? ? I don't drink Krassi now as it would interfere with my eye conditions..... but I will eat enough of your salmon to make up for the wine... Kalley Mera from Thailand!
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    Places to Be: What’s Hot in Athens Now!

    Yes indeed it is very cold.... take a look at the image from friends's apartment not far from Acropolis....the atmosphere in Athens is always hot, irrespective of the weather conditions... Good Morning from Thailand!...I see you are a new member!.... Welcome to worldwide Greeks.... enjoy and...
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    Greece wins "Best Tourism Destination for 2023" title at Grand Travel Awards!

    Long time coming Vangelis!.... Kalley Mera from Thailand... Kalla isey?
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    Greece wins "Best Tourism Destination for 2023" title at Grand Travel Awards!

    For me it should read "Best Tourism destination for 2022.... because 2023 season hasn't begun yet!... Reading the article they honour the destination from the preceding year...
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    Places to Be: What’s Hot in Athens Now!

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