Lesvos (Lesbos)

The third largest of the Greek Islands, Lesvos (Lesbos) is a place preferred by tourists who want to experience real Greece. A unique Petrified Forrest, medieval castles, lovely beaches, museums, traditional villages, hot springs…all unaffected by the mass tourism and yet so welcoming.

Sifnos

Once known for its gold and silver mines, today Sifnos is a well known Greek summer resort. The tourists are fascinated by the whitewashed houses, the culture and religion, while enjoying a magnificent day on the beach or visiting some of the museums on the island Location Sifnos is part of the Cyclades and lies…

New Years in Greece

New Years has been celebrated in Greece since ancient times. The various traditions are mostly meant to bring good luck and fortune to the people. In Greece, the New Years is called Protohronia. On New Year’s Eve, people gather in the town’s center to celebrate and watch the fireworks. Youngsters would declare a “bloodless war”…

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…

Santorini Wines

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…

Traditional Christmas in Greece

For years, Easter has been considered the best time to visit Greece if one wants to experience the Christian Orthodox traditions. Lately, however, Christmas started gaining “popularity” and travelers choose Greece as a possible Christmas vacation destination. The streets are filled with light; there are concerts and other festivities and shopping is a real pleasure…

Little Venice

Mykonos is a very romantic island and Little Venice is probably the most romantic place on it. It’s also a “trademark” of Mykonos: if you have seen a photo of Mykonos before most like it has been of Little Venice. Many travelers have fallen in love with the beauty of this neighborhood, amazed by old…

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…