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This Greek island has the highest life expectancy in the world!

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We have so much to learn from these Greeks

 
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Thanks so much for sharing!

Before we watched the video we had no idea, but know we know Ikaria is it!

Here are a few good resources about the Greek island of Ikaria:

Ikaria Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the Greek island of Ikaria, including things to do, where to stay and where the best beaches and sights can be found.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.island-ikaria.com

Ikaria Travel & Holiday Guide - Hotels - Adventure Tours - Beaches - Real Estate - Bareboat Charter Greece

Ikaria, Greece - Complete Island Guide. Book Hotels & Tours. Info on Holidays, Beaches, Sites, Transportation, Adventure Travel Greece, BlueZones, Realestate. Visit a True Greek Island.
www.island-ikaria.com www.island-ikaria.com

Holidays in Ikaria | Travel Guide | Visit Ikaria

Visit Ikaria is the ultimate tourist guide of the world's most relaxed and exciting greek island.
www.visitikaria.gr www.visitikaria.gr
 
Ikaria is one of the Blue Zones! It's interesting to learn about how they live... for them, longevity is a lifestyle.
 
Loved that video!

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Fish (high in omega 3)
Fresh veggies (vitamins/minerals)
Local wine (no preservatives and other chemicals)

And all the food looked sensational! I could almost taste and smell it from the video!
 
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Loved that video!

In summary:
Fish (high in omega 3)
Fresh veggies (vitamins/minerals)
Local wine (no preservatives and other chemicals)

And all the food looked sensational! I could almost taste and smell it from the video!
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The freshest fish possible!! I love eating seafood whenever I’m in Greece
 
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When does Orthodox lent start this year?

I noticed our Easter is late - May 5th - but Western Easter is at the end of March. Has Lent already started for them? When does our Lent start?

This year, I plan to do a stricter Lenten fast, so I want to plan some things out in advance.

Lent is a time for introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth. Through the dedicated practice of fasting, prayer, and charity, believers seek not only to grow closer to God but also to better understand themselves in relation to God’s will.

Thinking about the Greek way of hospitality...

I thought I would ask your thoughts oh Philoxenia - or the Greek way, or art, of hospitality. I noticed this when I travel in Greece. People are so kind, they often go out of the way for us, when I feel that they don't have to! How can one describe this to someone?

From what I understand, Philoxenia is not merely a practice but a deeply ingrained value within Greek culture that extends far beyond the simple act of hosting. It reflects a genuine, heartfelt welcome to strangers, treating them with the same respect and generosity one would show to a dearly beloved friend. This beautiful tradition, passed down through generations, turns the act of hosting into an art form, embodying warmth, respect, and a profound sense of human compassion. There have been so many stories I can think of...

This thought process was triggered because we were watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - someone in the village had taken on a Syrian refugee. Is this a Greek hospitality thing? Philoxenia?

Navigating Greek Lenten Fasting - Advice?

Lent is here and all my friends and family have been asking "what are you doing for lent this year?" They're all "giving something up" but I decided I wanted to fast. I would love your help and advice because this is the first time I am doing things in a stricter way. I resolve to see it through!

It's supposed to be a a time of reflection, purification, and preparation for the celebration of Easter, and the diet plays a significant part in this spiritual journey. I don't want to get so obsessed with the "rules" that I lose myself in them and forget why I am fasting int he first place.

Thanks in advance!

Learning about hospitality in Greece

I was trying to explain to some non-Greek friends about hospitality in Greece. I feel like it's next level, but how do you explain it?

Could anyone help me explain any of the following:
  • Traditional welcome gestures in Greece
  • Common household customs when visiting a Greek home
  • Etiquette for showing appreciation to Greek hosts
  • Any specific do's and don'ts that a foreigner should be aware of

Greek Easter Family Traditions

I am curious what your family traditions are for Greek Easter. I know lent hasn't even started yet, but I've started doing some planning to make sure my family has all of its traditions all set. Sometimes it takes me a while to find ingredients for some of the foods I serve, etc.

Of course we spend Holy Week in church. We do our best to fast during Lent, and once Easter comes, it's all about serving our traditional dishes. This year I might spend part of lent in Greece to visit some religious sites.

What do you guys all do?
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