SOLO TRAVEL GREECE
You may think Greece is for couples, families, or maybe even for groups of party-going friends, but it’s actually a fantastic destination for solo travellers. Being by yourself may be a daunting prospect, but solo travel Greece is quite viable — even for solo...
GREEK LAMB KLEFTIKO RECIPE – THE CLASSIC ‘STOLEN MEAT’ DISH
This dish is a another family favourite in our house and is often served for Sunday Roast. It’s very easy to make and hard to stuff up. As long as you follow the few steps in the Lamb Kleftiko Recipe you are guaranteed to have a tender, delicious crowd pleaser...
TOP 10 APARTMENTS, VILLAS AND AIRBNB’S IN MYKONOS – THE BEST IN 2025
PDF Button Choosing the best place to stay in Mykonos can be overwhelming with a huge array of accommodation to choose from. This carefully curated selection of Villas and Airbnbs in Mykonos helps you work out which are best for different needs – families,...
TOP THINGS TO DO IN THESSALONIKI – THE CITY OF GHOSTS
Layered with history, imbued with culture, and offering up some incredible cuisine, Thessaloniki is a port city that has all the vibrancy you’d expect from Greece’s second city. Once “the co-capital” of the Byzantine Empire along with Constantinople, the city is known...
AUTHENTIC PASTITSIO – OUR BEST GREEK LASAGNA RECIPE
This is probably the most popular dish in our house and is a speciality of my husband John who really enjoys making it. He sends off photos of his work to his Greek friends in an ongoing competition that spans the globe. This is his Greek ‘lasagna’ recipe...
THE BEST VILLAS, HOUSES AND AIRBNB’S IN SANTORINI
Choosing the best place to stay in Santorini can be incredibly overwhelming. With a plethora of hotels, villas, and houses on the island it is a huge task to work out which one may be right for you. This carefully curated selection of Villas, Houses and Airbnb’s...
HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT SANTORINI HONEYMOON
Santorini is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world, and it’s not hard to see why. The stunning and unique island has everything you could dream of to kick off your new life together and to have the most amazing Santorini honeymoon. Offering...
AUTHENTIC GREEK AVGOLEMONO SOUP RECIPE
This dish is a firm family favourite in our house, especially in winter. It’s so simple and easy to make and with every food group represented it is highly nutritious, which makes it the perfect comfort food. This authentic Greek avgolemono soup recipe will be a...
THE ELITE GREEK PRESIDENTIAL GUARD – THE REMARKABLE EVZONES!
Known for their distinctive uniform, Greece’s mysterious and flamboyant elite Greek Presidential Guard, the Evzones, may initially appear to be a novelty designed to attract tourists but there is a lot more to them than that. The Evzones are an elite military unit and...
THE BEST SOUTZOUKAKIA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE GREEK MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
This is my favourite Soutzoukakia recipe. These delicious meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are great year-round but especially on cold nights when comfort casseroles are so satisfying. This dish was originally from Smyrna ( now Izmir) in Turkey, hence the inclusion of...
YEMISTA – GREEK STUFFED VEGETABLES
A perennial favourite for visitors to Greece and a dish that everyone seems to love is Yemista – Greek stuffed vegetables. There are many variations of this dish and it is one of the best Greek dishes for vegetarians and vegans as it can easily be made without...
GREEK MYTHOLOGY PLACES TO VISIT IN GREECE
Greece is well known for its beaches, beautiful islands, and party towns. But this Mediterranean country has also had a significant impact on the Western world. Greece gave us philosophy, art, drama, literature, and even the principles of democracy! With its multiple...
A GUIDE TO SCHINOUSSA ISLAND IN THE SMALL CYCLADES | GREECE TRAVEL SECRETS
Just south of Naxos in the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea is a group of small islands known as the Small Cyclades ( and sometimes the Lesser Cyclades, although there nothing less about them!). One of the more popular ones is the island of Schinoussa, Greece. With...
OUR FAVOURITE GREEK BOUGATSA RECIPE – DELICIOUS CUSTARD PASTRIES
This Greek Bougatsa recipe is easy to make and they are impossible to resist. Make them as big or as small as you like and invite your friends for coffee just as you take them out of the oven. Yield: 6 large individual pastries Bougatsa Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook...
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PELOPONNESE BEACHES
It’s not only the Greek Islands which boast beautiful beaches. Located in the southern part of the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese has stunning beaches that rival any island. With azure waters and long horseshoe-shaped swathes of sand, and few crowds, the ...
GREEK PARTY ISLANDS
Are you dreaming of joining the well-heeled crowds and dancing the night away on a luscious Greek Island? You’re certainly not alone – the summer season always sees an influx of revelers, keen to watch nights become mornings on some of the top Greek party...
ONE DAY IN ATHENS – A COMPLETE ITINERARY
PDF Button Athens is one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in the world. The birthplace of Democracy, Medicine, Theatre and Philosophy offers a lot to see and do. Ideally you would have at least 3 days in Athens to really do it justice but for people who are...
WHAT TO PACK FOR GREECE – FOR WOMEN
Packing for a trip is exciting but often also overwhelming, particularly when visiting a new destination. Many people over-pack and then end up regretting the luggage they have to drag around especially when island hopping in Greece. There are also items that may be...
