Wine making regions in Greece

Wine has been part of the Greek lifestyle for over 4,000 years. Read about the grape varieties and what wines they produce.

Foods to enjoy during the winter in Greece

Winter in Greece – or in other words any season which is not summer – is not only enjoyable but the food is excellent, as well. The real, traditional Greek restaurants serve dishes based on the vegetables that are in season. You’ll find dishes based on potatoes, cabbage, various stews and pies.

Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos [no longer exists]

UPDATE March 2019: Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites. Two ways to get from Thessaloniki to Kos are : bus from Thessaloniki to Bodrum then ferry to Kos flight from Thessaloniki to Rhodes then ferry to Kos ***** The Kos to Thessaloniki…

Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki (and return) [no longer available]

The Thessaloniki to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post. While there are plenty of ways to get from Athens to Thessaloniki – bus, train, car – , taking the ferry for such a long distance represents a very interesting experience. You’ll get a chance to talk to locals and fellow…

Fast & Easy Greek Salads – perfect for the summer heat

The Classical Greek Salad is very well known among those who love Greece and the Mediterranean diet. But there are plenty more Greek salads to enjoy, some more interesting than others. If you cannot stand the heat or just want to try something fast & easy, here are three recipes for you. All have in…

Easy to Make Greek Sweet Treats

I don’t like to admit it but sometimes the fruits don’t cut it when I need energy or when I just need something sweet. If you are like me and don’t like chocolate (even the most expensive kind), then you’ll find these Greek treats wonderful and the perfect “cure” for your sweet tooth. Try to…

Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes [no longer direct route]

The Rhodes to Thessaloniki ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. UPDATE April 2019: Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites. However, there is still a way to get between Thessaloniki and Rhodes only by ferry. You need to make…

My Top 5 Reasons to visit Greece

Having recently asked for a reservation at a hotel for our romantic getaway and contemplating the idea of either buying a Balkan FlexiPass or looking for a cheap flight to Athens (or Thessaloniki), I couldn’t help but wonder why our vacation plans lead to Greece. It was that hard to write my top 5 reasons…

LooknWalk Greece

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