by Cristina on December 18, 2009
More than a year ago, we’ve talking about spending a weekend in Athens and somehow, never managed to write about spending a weekend in the other incredible Greek city, Thessaloniki .
Both towns can be visited during the entire year and you are guaranteed not to get bored. However, if you happen to come to Thessaloniki during summer, a day trip to the Halkidiki area is an excellent way to add some diversity to your trip (but more about
by Cristina on December 11, 2009
For decades Greece has ranked very high among travelers from around the world. Since it’s impossible to visit the entire country during a single vacation, many travelers want to know which are the most visited places in Greece and therefore the most popular among tourists (and/or locals).
1. Athens
The capital of Greece is not only the most visited place in the country but also one of the most visited places in the world. The magical city is the birthplace
by Cristina on December 10, 2009
I’ve always loved to travel. Give me free time and some money and I’m ready to leave. But what have I learned from traveling in Europe and Greece in particular?
1. Living with less is not bad
I’ve always been a light packer. I don’t like dragging suitcases and packing too many things “just in case”. After several days living out of the suitcase, it’s very easy to understand the freedom of owning only what you need. So when I’m
by Cristina on November 6, 2009
Wine has been part of the Greek lifestyle for over 4,000 years. The ancient Greek knew about the wine and spread the word to other parts of Europe and even in Africa. Currently, the winemaking industry in Greece has undergone incredible improvements and , as a result, the Greek wines continue to get the highest awards in international competitions.
History of wine making in Greece
The history of wine spans through thousands of years of history and is directly linked
by Cristina on November 3, 2009
Planning your first trip to any country is very exciting, isn’t it? Between making a list of things to do, where to head first, where to stay, what islands to visit and many other interesting and exciting things, it’s easy to just ignore some of the things that can make or break your first vacation in Greece.
Here are some tips to help you plan a great first trip to Greece:
Saving on flights to Greece
The high travel season in
by Cristina on October 29, 2009
Winter in Greece – or in other words any season which is not summer – is not only enjoyable but the food is excellent, as well. The real, traditional Greek restaurants serve dishes based on the vegetables that are in season. You’ll find dishes based on potatoes, cabbage, various stews and pies.
Salad
Lachano-carota salata (cabbage-carrot salad)
This is a very simple dish to make and it doesn’t have many calories either. There are several ways to make it and you