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…

Places to Eat in Athens

Rating the places to eat in any city is a challenge. We all have different tastes and there are few places which appeal to everyone. While most of the travelers who visit Athens appreciate the Greek cuisine and look for restaurants serving traditional food, others might want to experience other cuisines as well. Here is…

What to Eat in Greece

Even those who do not travel for the purpose of tasting the local food, will find the Greek cuisine interesting and quite healthy. The staples of the Greek cuisine include: olives, olive oil, feta cheese , fish, lamb and yogurt. The Greek cuisine is very diverse and although there are many common characteristics among the…

Naxos

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades group. Its fertile land allows for agriculture to be the main source of income for the locals. You’ll find most of the shops and restaurants in Naxos Town (or simple “Hora”). How to get to Naxos You can get to Naxos by plane from Athens. The flights…

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.

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…

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…