Embrace Tradition and New Beginnings: Celebrating Clean Monday in Greece
As spring begins to whisper through the landscapes of Greece, a centuries-old tradition brings the nation together in a celebration of renewal, joy, and community spirit. Clean Monday, or Kathara Deftera, is more than just a holiday; it’s a heartfelt embrace of new beginnings, marking the start of Lent in the Greek Orthodox calendar. But […]
Where did Santorini get its name?
In search of the source of Santorini’s name Once upon a time, the island best known as Santorini was called Kallisti – ‘the most beautiful one’, and in modern times the official name is Thira, but the world knows it by the name first mentioned around 1100 by a Muslim geographer who wrote about ‘Santurin’, […]
Girls, Girls, Girls… When it comes to bees, it’s all about the girls!
I’m not sure where my fascination with bees comes from but I do know that in traveling around Greece, we often see hives set out along the road, or across a valley. But it wasn’t until we came up close to a site with many bee hives that we’d learn 500,000 or more bees were […]
Six Underrated Cycladic Islands Worth Visiting
The Cycladic Islands are home to some of the most iconic destinations in Greece. Think Santorini and Mykonos. While both islands are undeniably stunning, there are 39 islands total in the Cycladic, 24 of which are inhabited. This means that there is more to discover about the Cycladic Islands than what you see on pretty […]
Hydra: Where art is everywhere …
Where art is everywhere and cars are nowhere to be found! One and a half hour boat ride from Athens brings you to a place of serenity and beauty.This may change your life!After all, after you visit, you may decide to live on Hydra (read on to discover who else made that choice). Explore on […]
Symi island daytrip – Miss the boat… seriously
One of the things you can do in Rhodes is take an excursion to the tiny picturesque island of Symi. Symi has two ports. Symi’s main port is in Ano Symi. A picturesque port town with centuries old buildings, fishing boats, artisan shops, galleries and restaurants… lots of restaurants. The other one is at the […]
Is Greece on your “bucket list”?
You may want to rethink “Greece” on your bucket list No, I’m not saying skip Greece. Read on … We hate the phrase “bucket list”. It seems to signify the end of something. It means “been there, done that, got that T-shirt.” Really though, its underlying meaning is something like, “I never have to do […]
Nonstops to Greece from the US
What’s new in flights to Greece? United Airlines is adding three new flights to its international network, giving travelers more options for summer travel by flying direct to countries that are starting to reopen to vaccinated visitors. Starting in July, United will offer new direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Athens, Greec (as […]
When will Greece open for tourism
Why does ouzo turn white?
The ouzo effect Ouzo is well known as a Greek specialty, a strong apertif enjoyed throughout the country. Famously, it is known to change color from clear to milky white when water or ice is added to it. But why? This is a question that had bothered me for many years. Until recently, it was […]
