Articles tagged ‘Drinks’
Greek Beer: lost treasure of Hellas
By Cristina | July 7th, 2008 |
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For the majority of travelers Greece is not exactly associated with beer. And I’ve also been guilty of completely ignoring the subject until my (male) colleagues reminded me about Greek beer. I stopped for a while to come up with a good explanation why I “dogged” it so far. I could have said that, in [...]
Ouzo Cocktails
By Cristina | June 23rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
In Greece ouzo is a philosophy, a way of life. While the “traditional” drinkers won’t be caught dead mixing ouzo with anything but water, in the fancy clubs you’ll find some of the most interesting combinations.
Ouzo is a very strong drink produced in Greece and which has an anise or licorice-like flavor. Traditionally it [...]
A weekend in Athens
By Cristina | May 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the writer of Greece Travel Guide is planning a vacation in…Greece. And what do we do when we plan our vacations? Research!
Athens is the birth place of civilization and one of those cities which should be visited at least once in a lifetime. With that [...]
Santorini Wines
By Cristina | December 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Santorini’s location and soil makes it a unique wine region in Greece and even in the entire world. With a history of wine production dating from the Bronze Age, no wonder that today Santorini offers some of the best wines in Greece. Enjoy them with friends, in a traditional taverna while sampling some of the [...]
Ouzo
By Cristina | November 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Have you heard of the Greek ouzo? I bet you did. More than just a Greek drink, Ouzo is a philosophy, a way of life. The best ouzo comes from Lesvos, as most café owners in Greece would admit.
What is ouzo?
Ouzo is a very strong drink, with an anise or licorice-like flavor. Ouzo always accompanies [...]
