Vasilopita – The Greek Cake of Good Fortune
As many friends of Greece know, the holiday season in Greece has many of the same elements of the holiday season elsewhere, just not necessarily in the same order. While many countries have Santa Claus visiting homes on Christmas Eve, in Greece there is Agios Vasilis - Saint Basil. Bearing gifts and good cheer, this
FLY ME TO THE MOON TRAVEL NEWSLETTER – VOLUME 79
Dear Traveler, Winter has bestowed upon us and as the holiday season is approaching we would like to reflect on all the blessings and opportunities this past year has gifted us with. First and foremost we are grateful for our valued guests who have entrusted us with planning their holidays to Greece. It is
Christmas Greetings from Greece
Wishing you a beautiful Holiday Season! As Christmas and New Year approach, we’d love to share Greek traditions with our friends from around the globe. Holiday Greetings from Greece Greeks love to exchange kind greetings at any opportunity - even wishing one another “Happy Week” on Mondays – Καλή Εβδομάδα (Kali Evdomada). Merry Christmas in
The Lake Towns of Northern Greece
Northern Greece is a woodland paradise. It’s filled with glassy lakes- each with its own cultural heritage, biotopes, wildlife, and scenery. Here are three unique Lake Towns and their surrounding regions that unite history, culture, and abundant natural beauty. Kastoria, the Gem on the Lake Kastoria is one of northern Greece’s most famously beautiful towns.
Western Macedonia – History, Nature, Wine, and Rustic Charms
There’s no time like autumn and winter to visit Northern Greece. In the cooler seasons, these mountainous and lush regions are at their very best, with their brilliant golden and red foliage in fall and romantic dusting of snow in winter. The rustic, elegant cuisine - so rich in dishes of wild game, foraged mushrooms,
FLY ME TO THE MOON TRAVEL NEWSLETTER – VOLUME 78
Dear Traveler, Autumn has come and it’s time to discover new seeds within ourselves that will bloom in the upcoming year. It is the perfect time of year to re-energize, recharge and connect with nature. In our One with Nature issue, we introduce you to some of our favorite active escapes. Fans of slower, contemplative
Walking and Hiking – Experiencing Greece in Autumn
For many people - Greeks included - Autumn is the finest season of the year. People from heartier climates farther north will find the Aegean and Ionian still perfectly swim-worthy. And everyone will find the weather for walking and hiking absolutely ideal. Fans of slower, contemplative travel, blended with a dose of wellness in some
Taking Autumn in at a Brisk Pace in Greece – Five Famous Runs
Autumn is the perfect season to really enjoy nature in Greece. There is still plenty of sweet sunshine, but the intense heat of midsummer has abated, and long sunny afternoons in nature abound. There’s perhaps no better - nor more truly satisfying - way to enjoy the Greek outdoors than to participate in an organized
FLY ME TO THE MOON TRAVEL – NEWSLETTER VOLUME 77
Dear Traveler, As autumn temperatures bestow upon us, and the season begins to change we reflect on the precious gifts of nature we’ve been graciously showered with to this day. Nature is our very existence and one of the noblest gifts we have ever received. The air we breathe, the earth we tread on, and the
The Art of Pottery in Ancient Greece
Of the objects of everyday life of Ancient Greece that are the most enduring and the most beautiful, pottery stands out. It combines utility with high art, and with the images and the vessels themselves tell wonderful stories, bringing the ancient world closer to understanding. The Most Important Pottery Workshops – Athens and Corinth It
