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    How to take an ATV tour of Mykonos

    Mykonos is a pretty small island, and has beautiful winding roads that lead to small villages and stunning beaches. Personally, renting a car is very expensive and not worth the money. I really don't recommend it for Mykonos. Thus, renting an ATV is a great option and allows you to see much of...
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    Athens Guided Tours in VR glass!.... It's happening!❤️

    Now this is something that I would love to try!!!
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    Koulourakia are a classic Greek winter time cookie

    Koulourakia are braided cookies that are super simple and a Greek classic. They are pretty popular throughout the year and can be found at pretty much any Greek bakery. But they are customary during the winter, and especially for Christmas and New Years. They taste really great when they're...
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    What is your favorite itinerary for a 1 week family trip to Greece?

    Yeah, this seems like your best bet. I would recommend Hydra as a day trip from Athens. Its quiet and will be easy to get to with a bigger group/family.
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    What should I pair skordalia with?

    I sometimes eat it with paidakia or any grilled meat, its really preference but I would say any grilled meat/seafood would work
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    The Greeks and their seas!♥️

    Beautiful....the Greeks haven't changed one bit. (This is my favourite website by the way)
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    Greece Updates Travel Rules.

    Hmmmm, I guess that means more and more people are getting sick even though they have recovered... scary
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    What are your favorite lenten recipes without beans?

    I don't usually fast, but I like to eat lenten food because I believe it can sometimes be healthier and I eat it as a "cleanse" of sorts every now and then. I find that many of the lenten recipes have beans, which im not a huge fan of...does anyone have any good Greek lenten recipes to recommend...
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    Arbutus berries are Kefalonias Christmas time fruit that can be used for anything!

    I can't find a lot of recipes online with koumera, do you know of any? Or should I be looking in Greek and not English
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    Constantine the Great impacted Greece more than you know

    Constantine the Great united the Roman empire and made a huge impact on how Greece and Greek Culture played a role in the "Roman" or "Byzantine" empire. His mother was Greek, from Smyrna which is one of the reasons why so much of his influence was in Greece. Constantinople, now known as...
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    My favorite Greek Christmas carols!

    “Trigona calanta” (Τρίγωνα κάλαντα) or triangles carols is my favorite Greek Christmas carol! Triangle refers to the instrument which is used in the background of this song. 🎄
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    What are your Greek birthday traditions? Here are mine!

    Beautiful!! Greeks are so welcoming, I’ve been to so many birthday parties just because I was hanging out with some friends and I was invited, not because I was related to the person.
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    Hannukah, an adopted tradition

    Do you remember names of books that any that you can recommend??
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    Athens Dresses Up for December

    Beautiful!!! I love this site, will be keeping up with it so I know what’s going on next time I visit
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    What are the best Greek mezze dishes?

    Please let me know!!! Feel free to debate in the comments I know there are a lot of possibilities.
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    Use fresh Greek chamomile tea to help you sleep before bed

    Fresh Greek chamomile can be great for falling asleep and relaxing! Greek herbs have been used for hundreds of years for medicinal and lifestyle purposes. There is so much you can use that comes from the earth.
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    Spanakopita with homemade dough and sesame seeds is the best!

    This version of spanakopita is my favorite! Does anyone know what its called officially? Ive seen a few version of spanakopita (triangles, with phyllo dough, and this version)
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    What are the most popular Greek wedding songs?

    Im going to a Greek wedding in a few months and Id love to learn some of the basic songs so that im familiar with them. Does anyone know any popular and traditional Greek weddings songs?
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    The history of building with stone in Greece

    As you may have noticed, many houses in Greece are built with stone (as you'll see in the picture below). Historically, houses in Greece were built with stone because it was readily available and very sturdy. Stone also keeps the houses cool, which is a big problem because it can get very hot...
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