Getting married in Greece

Planning to get married this year? Then why not do that in Greece. Destination weddings are pretty much anything a future-to-be bride wants provided she likes to travel. The romantic Greek islands represent the perfect place to have your dream wedding and then spend your dream honeymoon. The easiest way to handle a destination wedding…

moussaka

Moussaka: The National Dish of Greece

Traditional Greek moussaka is still made from recipes handed down from generation to generation. As a matter of fact, the most successful tavernas and restaurants are run by families who have handed the business down from generation to generation.

Fast Food a la Greece: Souvlaki

If hunger strikes and you don’t feel like going to a restaurant, look for a place where they serve Souvlaki. Also known as the “hamburger of Greece”, Souvlaki is a very popular Greek fast food, which can be bought from any “souvladzidika” (souvlaki shop). What is Souvlaki? Small pieces of different meat –usually pork, lamb…

Skiing in Greece

Many people don’t think that it’s possible to ski in Greece, but it is. Since Greece is promoted mostly for its beaches and history, the ski areas are left in semi-obscurity. Many avid skiers don’t know about them and you won’t find too many foreign skiers on the Greek slopes. There are 14 ski areas…

Feta Cheese

“Hello. I’m Cristina and I’m cheesoholic”. That would probably best describe my attitude towards Feta cheese: I just love it! And there is no better place to eat than in Greece, the country where Feta cheese is at its best.

Ouzo

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…

Tzatziki

Greeks like to eat at night and if possibly in open air. So look for a taverna which has a really nice terrace where you can enjoy the warmth of the night and the company of fellow travelers. Don’t expect to find plates breaking, flaming cheese or ouzo flowing like a river…real Greek restaurants don’t…