Greek Beer: The Lost Treasure of Hellas

Greece is wine country, through and through. Ask anyone, locals included, and beer barely registers as part of the conversation. It’s the quiet cousin at the table, overshadowed by centuries of vineyards and a national drinking identity built almost entirely around the grape. And yet, beer has been brewed in Greece since the 1800s, and…

Santorini Wines

If you enjoy a good glass of wine, Santorini will make you very happy. This small volcanic island produces some of the most distinctive wines in the world, not just in Greece, and the story behind them is as interesting as the wines themselves. Plan at least one winery visit into your itinerary. You won’t…

Best Greek Islands for Food

The Greek cuisine is not only one of the world’s greatest cuisines but you can find fresh food cooked simply and traditionally anywhere you travel in Greece. Tavernas line up the ports and you can eat the day’s catch. Octopus is fried on the grill right in front of you. Plus, choosing a Greek culinary…

Best Restaurants in Athens

One of the best experiences when visiting a city is trying to located the neatest restaurants and trying new food each day. Athens is one of the most interesting European capitals and trendy places emerge each season. Here you can enjoy excellent Greek food either in glamorous restaurants or in hidden places, as well as…

Naxos

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades group. Its fertile land allows for agriculture to be the main source of income for the locals. You’ll find most of the shops and restaurants in Naxos Town (or simple “Hora”). How to get to Naxos You can get to Naxos by plane from Athens. The flights…

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…

Ouzo Cocktails

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…

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…