Things You Should Know About Athens

You are planning a vacation in Athens and by now you probably have read everything you could get your hands on. Or you’ve book a flight to Athens (most likely because it was affordable) and plan to figure out what to do once you get to Greece. No matter which type of traveler you are,…

[VIDEO] How to Make Baklava

Baklava is probably the most famous Greek desert. You can find it all over the Balkans, Turkey and Middle East. While the Greek traditional recipe doesn’t call for pistachios, you will find variations of this desert which have pistachios spread on top or in the nuts mixture. If you have tasted baklava before, you probably…

Things You Should Know About Greece

You’ve planned a trip to Greece and you’ve probably read everything you could get your hands on about this country. Either this or you are the type who books a flight and then figures out what to do and what to see once you land in Greece. It really doesn’t matter which type of a…

Ochi Day in Greece

Ochi Day (Oxi Day) is celebrated each year on October 28. The day commemorates the resistance of the Greek during the World War II , following the Italian army’s invasion. Today, there are military and naval parades , as well as memorial services all over the country. History On October 28, 1940 Mussolini (the leader…

[VIDEO] How to cook Moussaka

Moussaka is considered the National Food of Greece. It is an eggplant dish cooked in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East; in each country you will find different ways to cook it. The ingredients for the traditional moussaka: eggplants, sliced ground beef or lamb tomatoes, cubed onions, chopped olive oil garlic bay…

Places to eat in Thessaloniki

Even if you are not a foodie, when in Greece it’s impossible not to be tempted to taste the Greek cuisine . Suitable for many dietary needs, it will make you understand the Greek culture even better. But when it comes to choosing a place to eat, things get complicated. In any large city, such…