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Homecoming, Greek-Style
The feast day of the church of a Greek village is not just the main event in the year’s social calendar; it’s a time to revive memories, to celebrate family and traditional culture, and to preserve this heritage for generations to come. In Greece, people celebrate their name days – the feast day of the saint for whom they are named. Towns and cities do the same, marking the celebration…
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Activities
35 Reasons to Visit Greece at Least Once in your Life
Want to visit Greece? Good choice! It’s a fantastic country that offers everything from beaches and islands to culture and history as well as delicious food and friendly locals. If you haven’t yet been to Greece, here are 35 reasons why I think everyone should visit Greece at least once in their life!
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All of the Taste, None of the Guilt – Eating Healthy in Athens
Greek food is the healthiest in the world,” my Greek friends would tell me, again and again. I knew there was something to it, having read about the Greek philosophers in school and the healthy diet they promoted. Pythagoras was vegetarian, and the Spartan diet is what
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Activities
Learning to Laiki It: Getting the Best Out of Greek Farmers’ Markets
Actually, the best things in life are not free – you usually to have to
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Why I Love Being a Foodie in Greece
The Greek capital is becoming a foodie’s paradise, with a new generation of restaurants (and restaurant-goers) riding a wave of newfound creativity.
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Vacation Guide: How to Eat, Drink and Think Local
By seeking out local products you will not only eat and drink well on your holiday, but also be supporting the agriculture that gives life to the Greek countryside year round.
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We Taste Tested 4 Unusual Greek Beers
We experiment with the fascinating fruits of local breweries. Do try this at home folks!
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