May 13, 2012 | Leo | Adventure, Art and Culture, Getting Around, Nature and Outdoor, Santorini, Sights | No Comments
Want to know which is a traditional village that is closer to Santorini? It is the Karterados. This village is inside two rivers, if you do not know it, you might even know its existence. It is invisible from everywhere, thus its name ‘hidding spot’ or Karterados and it is an ambush point. There are beautiful traditional Santorini architecture for a great photography opportunities. The vil... [read more]
TAGS: Ancient Thira, Kamari, Karterados, Perissa, Pyrgos, Santorini nearest villages, South of Fira, Steps of Galaios April 30, 2012 | Leo | Anafi, Beaches, Eat and Drink, Los, Nightlife, Tours | No Comments
Los island has three major villages, namely Ormos (Yialos), Hora and Milopotas. The most beautiful beach of them all is the Milopotas. For Hora, sometimes it is known as Chora has very small alleys and all around are white-wash houses. It may seemed like a quiet place in the day, but at night, it became a main party zone. Thus, you must see what it has to offer for its nightlife and also the a... [read more]
TAGS: Anafi, Hora, Katsouni, Klisidi, los, Megalos Roukounas, Milopotas, Ormos (Yialos) April 27, 2012 | Leo | Art and Culture, Athens, Family and Fun, Seasonal and Events | No Comments
Summer is a great season to visit Greece as it has lots of cultural events not limited to just dance performances to offer. Be warned that if you are on the mainland, it is a climate of hot to very hot. Coastal or island areas are cooler, though many places are generally hot. Expect temperatures up to 28ºC if you are in Athens, Crete is two degrees cooler. People still enjoy outdoor cinemas o... [read more]
TAGS: dance performances, events, Propylaion gate in Acropolis, the Hellenic Festival 
Want to know which is a traditional village that is closer to Santorini? It is the Karterados. This village is inside two rivers, if you do not know it, you might even know its existence. It is invisible from everywhere, thus its name ‘hidding spot’ or Karterados and it is an ambush point. There are beautiful traditional Santorini architecture for a great photography opportunities. The village next to the stream in a ravine dates back to the 17th century. Cave houses are built as the kin... [read more]
Los island has three major villages, namely Ormos (Yialos), Hora and Milopotas. The most beautiful beach of them all is the Milopotas. For Hora, sometimes it is known as Chora has very small alleys and all around are white-wash houses. It may seemed like a quiet place in the day, but at night, it became a main party zone. Thus, you must see what it has to offer for its nightlife and also the archeological museum there. There resides the Homer’s tomb, an open-air theater, the Old castle Pal... [read more]
Summer is a great season to visit Greece as it has lots of cultural events not limited to just dance performances to offer. Be warned that if you are on the mainland, it is a climate of hot to very hot. Coastal or island areas are cooler, though many places are generally hot. Expect temperatures up to 28ºC if you are in Athens, Crete is two degrees cooler. People still enjoy outdoor cinemas other than the art festivals and some local festivals.Propylaion Gate, AcropolisWhether it is spe... [read more]
eek SpanakiSome Greek food had different philosophical and religious meanings. The main Greek food are barley, wheat bread, olive oil, wine, apples, figs, cheese, lentils, salt, fish, lamb and pork. To be honest, the Greek never eat meat unless it had been sacrificed to the god. And the other time when they will eat the meat is when it had been hunted in the wild. The main belief is that it is wrong to kill. And must less to eat a domesticated animal that is tamed, thus it has to be sacr... [read more]
The small town on Ionian coast called Parga in Greece is a nice relaxation destination. It is between Preveza and Igoumenitsa which lies in the region of Epirus. This is central and northern Greece and the historical castle is a draw. Other than the Krioneri beach, there is the Valtos beach, and the Lichnos beach. The scenic beauty of Parga is well-known, this is where the friendly people are around and you get to see a real Greek town. Local tourism is common in Parga too, most of the fello... [read more]
Sightseeing is a must in Greece, need to say more? Well, eating and drinking is the other. The Greek Culture has a lot of explorations for a newbie, whether you are from Europe or from Asia, this place has one of the most beautiful beaches around. Active tourists will also like the sports and recreational activities available. However, be aware of the special events in Greece though, you don’t want your holidays to be held back by the locals who are preparing to go home for the Holy Week. ... [read more]
The is so much history of the Ancient Greece, and from 499 BC to 488 BC, there was the Greco-Persian between the Great empire of Persia and the Coalition of Greek city-states. Greece today that had went through Ionian Revolt, the first major Persian War, we learnt about Cyrus the Great as well as how there was the First Persian War. Greece really gone through a lot, from the Pelopponnesian War to the Archidamian War, then to the Sicilian war and later on the Ioninan or Decelean War. The rema... [read more]
Vassilio's or Vasillis originated from Basil, in medieval context it is Basileios which directly came from ‘Kingdom’. In the tradition, gifts were brought to children on the first of January. This day is St Basil’s Day when traditionally, serving of vasilopita is a practice. Vasilopita is a kind of rich bread that is baked with a coin in it. Part of the custom is to sing New Year’s carols and an extra place at the table is set for the Saint Basil where he is like the eastern Santa Cl... [read more]
6500 years ago marked the first and earliest evidence of Greek wine. Wines exported from Crete and Monemvasia in the medieval times fetched great prices in the northern parts of Europe. The various wine regions in Greece other than Crete are: the Aegean Islands, Central Greece, Epirus, Ionian Islands, Macedonia and Peloponnese. There are several interesting red wine grape varieties: Agiorghitiko, Xinomavro, Mandilaria, Mavrodaphne and Kotsifali. Agiorgitiko has an interesting name, it is a h... [read more]
Romaine lettuce is one of the key ingredients in the Greek salad. Ripe tomatoes cut in wedges, cucumber, red onions, pitted Kalamata olives, crumbled Feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, ground pepper, pinch of salt, and one whole lemon freshly squeezed juice. This lovely summer salad dish when added with the berries of capers from the Dodecanese islands makes it such a wonder. Some people also add the rocket leaves, green bell peppers for an... [read more]
