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Rhodes has some of the most beautiful villages from any of the Dodecanese islands in my opinion. I love to roam around, take pictures and stumble upon quaint restaurants with amazing locals. This is just my personal list, and of course I'm sure there are many more villages that are equally, if...

I always find myself having leftover meatballs or keftedes need a bit of sprucing up the next day. What I like to do is make a tomato sauce with wine, and heat up the meatballs with the sauce so that they soak it up and don't stay dry. This is the recipe for the sauce - sauté one onion and two...

I'm looking for something super simple to make this weekend. I'm so tired from a long work week and I just want something healthy and of course Greek to snack on. Does anyone have some super simple and easy Greek recipes that I can make at home?

Cape Sounion is a beach that is south of Athens, known for its beautiful hotels and luxury restaurants. I've attended so many weddings in the area, as it is one of the most popular destinations for families that live in the Athens or mainland area. One of the best parts of the area is that you...

This monastery is one of the oldest landmarks on the island. I was so shocked to find out that it was originally built in 1096. It has been restored over time, of course, but much of the monastery remains in good condition. The name behind the monastery is debated, and its true origin is...

Wow, I always thought that I could barter in Greece, especially with the taxi drivers

One of the best film festivals that you can go to to watch Greek movies!

I love doing this, anytime someone eats my cooking when I put mastic instead of vanilla they they always love it but can never put their finger on the flavor

Please post your favourite Greek songs! I'm trying to listen to more and more international music, and I would love to hear some recommendations. My personal favourite is To Tango Tis Nefelis.

Hortopita is like spanakopita's cousin! It's made with greens and you can pretty much use any type of greens that are in season. If you are in the United States, it is pretty easy to find collard greens but if you are in Greece you might be able to get a wider variety. One of the most important...

One of my favourite tricks that I use when cooking lamb to get all of the flavour inside of the meat, is poking holes in the lamb and stuffing about 1/4 of a clove of garlic inside. Before putting the garlic in the lamb, I coat it in salt, pepper, and oregano. This makes sure that the garlic...

If you were interested in learning about the Greek Orthodox religion, monasteries are a great way to start. They represent a very traditional and preserved part of the religion, that you will not find in the church. I always recommend visiting operating monasteries so that you can get an...

This beautiful video has gone viral and is popular on TikTok worldwide. It shows the Orthodox community in Jerusalem walking through the streets to celebrate Palm Sunday. You can hear is a beautiful bag pipes and hymns echoing throughout the city. People of all religions are gathering to watch...

What is the proof? Is there a museum? I would love to visit :)

Amazing! Air Canada flies direct from Toronto in the summer, always happy to see more and more flights to Greece

Maria Menounos wore her dress for her wedding!

There are many similarities and differences between the two sects and I think it's really important to understand them and where the two diverge. Over history, the religions became blended with the various cultures that they were a part of and you may notice that Orthodoxy is not exactly the...

I've never visited. I have heard that there is a growing minority who practice this religion... very interesting thanks for sharing

We are missing this philosophy these days

Spinalonga was an island off the coast of Crete that was designated to house and care for people with leprosy. The people were kept in pretty horrible conditions and were forced to leave society and be ex communicated from their families and communities. This documentary uncovers what was going...