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5 Unusual Things to Do in Winter in Greece

Posted On November 23, 2023April 13, 2024 By Maria Paravantescomment

World travelers may know Greece for its fun-filled summers, but its winters are just as promising. This is why. Learn more

Category: Destinations Greece/Experience Greece/Greece Travel/Greek Food, Culture and Traditions/Greek Music

Melitzazz: A Famous Greek Eggplant and its Festival

Posted On June 7, 2023April 16, 2024 By Maria Paravantescomment

For over a decade, the folks in the Peloponnese village of Leonidio pay tribute to their prized possession: the eggplant (or Tsakoniki Melitzana) with Melitzzazz, one of the most interesting food festivals in Greece. Learn more

Category: Destinations Greece/Greece Travel

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Arcadia Greece

Posted On March 30, 2023December 26, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

Arcadia, Greece is the ideal playground for the alternative traveler seeking simplicity, authenticity, adventure and self-discovery. Learn more

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