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Tongue Tingling Cuisine of the Mediterranean

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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. Greek cuisine is very flavorful and has unique spices. Gyros are a very common dish which is lamb meat, lettuce, cucumber dressing, tomatoes and onions wrapped in a flatbread sandwich. It is very tasty and different.

There are many Mediterranean cuisine recipes that are different but very well put together. If you are interested in visiting Greece you may want to start out with a tradtitional gyro. This is a flatbread sandwich with thin lamb meat, tomatoes, onions and cucumber dressing. The sandwich is built like a taco and very tasty. The best places in Greece to find great Mediterranean Cuisine are often referred by locals. You can also find review sites for great places there.Take a look here to learn more: Long Island Dining Huntington: Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill – Review

Drinking in the Greatest of Greece’s Vineyards

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 have wine tasting at their exhibition booths. The festival has seminars dealing with everything in the industry. The festival also has a national sommelier competition. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste over 600 wines. Much of this festival is open to only professional Greek wine producers, but the general public is welcome to view the exhibits.
The other Greek wine festival, Dionyssia, is held at Zappeion Megaron in Athens. This event held yearly features over two dozen wineries. It is a great opportunity to learn about all the different Greek wines. It is sponsored by Vinetum, the major wine marketer in Greece. Particularly interesting is the Rio dessert wines, which are very sweet. This festival is a great way to learn about different wines from Greece.

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

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 fine, saying that he would not be a good citizen if he did not go with the will of the jury.I found some more information here.

His student was Plato and Plato wrote down many of Socrates’ ideas where the man himself had not. Plato’s dialogues were in the Socratic style, or question then answer, and so on. “The Republic” is perhaps Plato’s most well-known work and perhaps the beginning of political science. It is commonly regarded as a blueprint for the perfect society.

Aristotle then, was Plato’s student, and is often portrayed as disagreeing with Plato. But his philosophy was more practical. His was the theory of logic and the rejection of extremes. He believed that happiness was the main purpose of life.

Our Favorite Greek Islands

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 but you’ll never see a sight like this again elsewhere.
Crete: It’s a land of myth and legend and actually, a lot of history. If you need more from your Greek vacation than sunbathing and Greek food you’ve got to head to Crete to check out the labyrinth and the first remnants of indoor plumbing.
Mykonos: Mykonos is what you want Santorini to be, but with less crowds. It’s ancient and very romantic and you’ll find similar white and blue dcor here as well. It’s also the best foodie destination in all the Greek islands soOpa!

Finding Greece’s Most Gorgeous Island Beaches

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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, considered a sandy paradise, with dramatic imposing cliffs covered by trees.Want more? Click here/tag The name comes from the beautiful Monastery Panagia Myriotissa located right above it. Considered a popular beach on Corfu, don’t be put off by visitors to this seaside island, it’s never crowded as there are no hotels to interfere with the gorgeous landscape.
Alonissos Island is another amazing beach to check out when in Greece. Their spectacular beaches have turquoise crystal waters surrounded by pines and marble formations. It is also known for having one of the cleanest waters in all of the Aegean Sea. Although there are more unbelievable beaches in Greece to enjoy, give these beaches a try to start off your trip!

Nine Destinations Away from the Tourist Trap

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 the Greek islands, the rocks of Meteora in the Pindus mountains, wine tours on the island of Santorini, bicycle tours on the island of Crete, bird watching in Macedonia, and renting a vehicle to trek out on your own in the back country. All of these are fun destinations that will have your camera and mind full of wonderful memories to share with your loved ones.

With these nine destinations you have the ability to see many places and things that most tourists do not take the time to experience. You get a great taste of culture, history, and present day all rolled up into one trip.

Ten Can’t Miss Museums of Greece

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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. Olympia Museum

This center holds some of the best models from the ancient Greek Classical and Late Classical Greek art.

National Archaeological Museum

An amazing collection of history throughout the ages including Mycenaean gold, the Minoan site from the island of Santorini and marble interpretation of gods and goddesses is all on display.

Delphi Museum

This museum presents Delphi artifacts and patrons can view bronze statues along with the best art created during this era.

Archaeological Museum of Chania

A church from the Italian Renaissance era is the site for representative works created over thousands of years.

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Delicate gold wreaths, the gold star of Vergina and a gold box that is rumored to have held the bones of Philip of Macedon are on display.

Museum of Prehistoric Art

A diverse collection of artifacts from digs at ancient Akrotiri is waiting for patrons to discover it.

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

This unusual collection includes thousands of pieces of jewelry including a technology and biology section.

Finding the Hidden Highlights of Athens

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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 of Athens’ treasures and highlights, the Parthenon is a highlight that was erected many years ago. Furthermore, it is the temple of Athena the Virgin.

Victory Square is most certainly a prized joy of Athens. It is a unique, pleasant place that exudes the makings of pure paradise. The Cave of Aglauros is another beauty that is a popular treat in Athens. This sacred cave lies beneath the house of Arrhephoroi. Reserved mainly for sacred music and dancing, the Aglauros is the proud owner of sacred festivals.

Athens is a place full of amazing highlights and treasures. Jaunting to Athens is a memory that is bound to stick for a lifetime.