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Sure you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding on direct tv but have you really experienced the land of Greece? If not, this is the year to book a trip or even a cruise and check out some of the prettiest country in the world. You won’t be disappointed in our favorite Greek islands
Santorini: It’s the classic Greek island that you’ve seen in photographs and the white washed walls and cliff-perched hotels do make a lovely sight. It’s a bit touristy at times and quite expensive Continue reading Our Favorite Greek Islands

Mediterranean Sea. Grilled meats, pita bread, hummus, and falafel are very popular forms of the eastern type of the cuisine. In Greece, you will find a lot of these items on their menu. Traditional Greek people tend to eat all the above. Hummus is a creamy red pepper spread traditionally eaten with almost everything. It is very tasty with pretzels and will make your taste buds tingle and linger. In recipes olive oil and vinegar are traditionally used and also with many Greek dishes. Continue reading Tongue Tingling Cuisine of the Mediterranean

Greece has a 3,000 year history of making wine. The industry continues to evolve. Two festivals are held to celebrate the wines of Greece. They are the Oenorama Festival and the Dionyssia Festival. Make plans to attend these festivals and learn more about the Greek wines of today.
The largest festival is known as Oenorama and is held every other year in the middle of March. It is held at the Mediterranean Exhibition Center in Peania. At the show, many exhibitors will Continue reading Drinking in the Greatest of Greece’s Vineyards

A Journey of the Mind: Discovering Greece’s Greatest Thinkers

One cannot delve into the intricacies of Greek philosophy without pausing at the three most famous Greek thinkers. Socrates was the first of these philosophers, and although he never wrote books, he taught on street corners and interrupted prolific teachers at the time with probing questions. Socrates was eventually sentenced to death for not believing in the state gods. He refused any manner of pardon, even though he was offered the chance to pay a Continue reading A Journey of the Mind: Discovering Greece’s Greatest Thinkers

Finding Greece’s Most Gorgeous Island Beaches

Greece is a country with almost 6,000 islands in its archipelago to choose from to spend a relaxing beach soaked vacation. Here are some beautiful places, which will seduce you to stay and visit again and again.
On the island of Naxos, considered to have some of the best beaches there’s Agios Prokopios. With its long bay and powder fine sand, you can enjoy the crystal clear waters almost all to yourself. In Corfu, you have Myrtiotissa Beach, Continue reading Finding Greece’s Most Gorgeous Island Beaches

There are many great destinations away from the typical tourist traps in Greece, and I want to share nine of my favorite with you. Almost everyone who visits Greece wants to go to Athens, Olympia, Crete, and similar places. Although these places are fun, your visit can quickly become overwhelmingly expensive. So, why not see some of the other great destinations in Greece without the tourist trap prices?

Here are nine of the best destinations away from they typical tourist traps in Greece: the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, the Kallimarmaron stadium in Athens, isolated beaches on Continue reading Nine Destinations Away from the Tourist Trap

Greece is a country that is immersed in history and has the museums to prove it. The ten best are:

New Acropolis Museum

This beautiful structure features the historic wealth of past Acropolis such as artistic sculptures, statues and 35 of the original 115 frieze panels.

Heraklion Museum

This site presents examples from the first European civilization and remnants from that time.

Vergina Royal Tombs

The Great Tumulus was constructed at this site during ancient Greece to protect the resting place of the Macedonian King Phillip II along with other deceased individuals. Continue reading Ten Can’t Miss Museums of Greece

Traveling to Athens should be reserved for one reason only. Anything other than finding Athens hidden treasures should be banished. With that said, Athens is renowned for many things, especially festivals. Recreating the classics of ancient Greek, the Epidaurus Festival has been at it for well over forty years. This treasure may not be hidden, but it surely is worth visiting.

In addition, the Cave of Pan is another highlight of Athens. This cave is indeed the largest cave that was highly sacred to the shepherd god pan. Continuing the list Continue reading Finding the Hidden Highlights of Athens