Santorini is an island that every year hosts 2 million tourists (pre-COVID) between May and October. It’s a small place where only 20 thousand people live permanently, so this impressive wave of travellers brings joy, money (let’s be honest) but also some issues. These…
My first time in Santorini was in 2005, already 16 years ago! I was on a backpack alone trip to Greece. I actually didn’t want to come to Santorini and I thought about it for a long time. Santorini looked to me: touristy, expensive…
Every culture has its own sweets for Christmas, for Greece they are Melomakarona and Kourabiedes.From the beginning of December, these two Greek biscuits will appear in every bakery and pastry shop, and the aroma of Melomakarona and Kourabiedes will fill up almost every house…
COVID is still the reality of our days. Almost everywhere the virus is currently affecting our daily life, it won’t be here forever but it will have an impact on us. Sometimes changes need time, some others they happen quickly. Probably the most resourceful…
Xmas is coming and this year we all need something that will make us dream about our next travel. I’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for Greece, ideal for someone who loves beautiful, sustainable and unique items! You won’t find cheesy souvenirs, you…
Learning Greek is not an easy task, at least it was not for me. It took time and effort and a lot of patience! The best would be moving to Greece and I know that a lot of you are thinking about that, but…
One would think that a cookbook is about good recipes, compelling photos and clear cooking directions. Those are the kind of cookbooks I don’t like that much. In everything I do, reading, watching a movie, visiting a new city or country, I look for…
Syros is the place where you’d go for paperwork or to court if you live in the Cyclades. This summer I needed a break from Santorini and because of the COVID-19 situation, I was pretty free and able to travel when usually it’s no…
