Dolmades (Stuffed Grapevine Leaves)

Dolmades are a staple of the Greek cuisine and popular all over the Balkans. In fact, any place that has been touched by the Ottoman Empire has now at least one way to prepare dolmades. What are dolmades? In their simplest form, dolmades are stuffed grapevine leaves. The stuffing can be made with different minced…

Thessaloniki: White Tower

The most well known landmark in Thessaloniki is, without a doubt, The White Tower. Currently both a monument and a museum, it’s the symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia. A bit of history The tower was constructed by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and used to guard the east walls of the city. An…

Karpathos

The island of Karpathos is basically two islands in one: the northern and southern parts have been isolated by a vertebra of cliffs. The northern part is mountainous, while the southern part is home to the beautiful beaches. Location and How to get to Karpathos Karpathos is one of the Dodecanese islands , located between…

Climbing in Greece

Greece holds many secrets and once you get past the “normal” activities such as visiting the Acropolis, soaking in the sun or sailing, you can start to explore some of the other things to do here. Many travelers don’t know that you can ski in Greece. Likewise, many don’t know that you can rock climb…

Best Restaurants in Mykonos

When visiting Mykonos, make sure to experience the local cuisine. While the restaurants within resorts or hotels are most often a good choice, sometimes it’s a good idea to go “off the beaten path” and try some of the restaurants which are favored by the locals. Here are some ideas for you. Nammos This is…

Crete’s Only Official Nude Beach: Filaki Beach

In Greece, naturism is allowed in a few licensed locations but is tolerated in plenty of other places. Most of the beaches which tolerate nudism are remote and quite well hidden. The nudism friendly areas are usually separated from the rest of the beach by natural rock formations. Although there are three more nudist-friendly beaches…

Festivals and Customs in Kefalonia

The Greek islands are famous for their customs and festivals. It’s been said times and times around that one should spend Easter at least once in a life time in Greece. Beside Easter, Kefalonia’s festivals include: The Carnival, Christmas and New Year, March 25 (or the Annunciation of Virgin Mary), May Day, August 15, Celebration…

Parnassos National Park

For those who love nature, an active vacation is exactly what they are looking for. Hiking and mountain biking on the beautiful trails, bird watching or skiing are only some of the activities which can be practiced within the protected areas which form the national parks. The National Parks are protected areas due to rare…

Paralia, Katerini & Olympic Beach

Talk to most of the Eastern European travelers who vacation in Greece and they will most likely tell you: “I stayed in Paralia Katerini”. Due to being very close to Bulgaria and Romania, the Olympian Riviera is pretty much invaded by tourists from these countries every single summer. Add the fact that the prices are…