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There are so many Greek snacks that you could bring on your trips and road trips this summer! The first one that I recommend is spanakopita of course. This is a classic and will never disappoint. Other types of pitas are great as well such as tiropita and kreatopita. For sweet snacks I recommend...

Godparents play an extremely important role in the God child's life. They are supposed to be their spiritual guide, and care for the child, similar to an aunt or an uncle. Customarily, a Godparent is also supposed to care for the child if anything happens to the parents. They provide gifts for...

Baked feta is soooo tasty! I like to start of with a big block of dodonis feta and cover it in olive oil and place in a baking tray. Around the block of feta, I add some cherry tomatoes. I finely chop some garlic and sprinkle it on top with some fresh oregano and pepper. I bake the feta for...

According to their website, this winery is either the oldest or one of the oldest wineries in Greece. It is a continuation of the Mantzavino Winery and has now been renamed. They have many different varieties of wine, including red wine, white wine, and rosés. Their website has an excellent list...

I have decided to share an itinerary that I send to all of my friends who want to go to Greece. I have travelled to quite a few places around the country, and feel like I have a good idea of where everyone should visit on their first trip. Of course, I always recommend a two week minimum one...

The Hot Springs in Santorini are one of the best natural springs that you can go to in Greece. They are heated by the islands volcano that is underneath the ocean, causing the springs to be extremely warm and offer a very relaxing experience. There are two small islands near Santorini in which...

I'm so curious to see how much everyone knows about Greek geography. Personally, I know very little so it's super interesting to see how actual Greeks did with these questions.

Of course! I didn't expect anything different :)

Definitely a must visit if you want a nice beach town! I've only been once but I haven't regretted it.

Wow this is an amazing idea. Does it take a lot of work to keep the plants from dying when you bring them inside? I would love to get started on this project

This is an excellent point! And very important for people to remind their children about. Thank you for sharing, most people tend to forget.

Byzantine architecture is one of the hallmarks of Greek buildings, especially churches and holy sites. Some of the most famous Byzantine style buildings include the Hagia Sophia (of course), Hagia Irene, Cathedral Church of Agia Sophia of Thessalonica, and the Monastery of Saint John the...

This village salad is probably one of the most popular salads in Greece. Many Greeks will start their lunches and dinners with the salad and it is considered to be very healthy, especially when you use local ingredients. All you need to do is chop up the following ingredients and toss it in a...

These Cretan dancers are putting on a traditional show! As you will see in the video, these costumes, the music and dancing is all traditional and from the island of Crete. You will probably be able to find some restaurants that provide traditional cretin music and potentially some dancing. I...

Parfaits are one of the easiest desserts to make, especially when you have fresh fruits and amazing Greek yogurt! All you need to do is assemble your ingredients in a beautiful glass cup, and there you have it. Here are a few parfait recipes that I like to use, just know that you can always...

Rice pudding is probably one of the most classic and simple Greek desserts. It's eaten all over the world, and you can find many different variations. The Greek version is pretty simple and uses a basic version of white rice and whole milk. All you need to do is add cinnamon on top, and there...

Now that it's getting a bit warmer outside I'm going to start grilling up some of the freshest fish that I can find. Grilling fish is very easy, but you just have to make sure that the grill is hot enough so that the fish doesn't stick and fall apart. The grill should be preheated to about 450°F...

Has anyone on this forum gotten baptized as an adult? I would love to learn more about the experience and what it has been like for everyone. I know everyone's religious journey can be different and their reasons for getting baptized vary. Many people that I have met have gotten baptized in...

I know there are some pretty wild and crazy Greek mythology stories that involve incest, murder, and even worse. I'm super curious to see what everyone's favourite and most wild story is. If you are able to share links of the full story, please do. I know some of them can be very complicated and...

Is saganaki with honey and sesame popular all over Greece? I haven't seen it in every restaurant as I do plain saganaki