Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center: A Cultural Jewel of Athens
Athens is a city where ancient history harmoniously coexists with modern innovation, and there’s no better place to experience this than at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). From its contemporary architecture to its significant role as a learning, arts, and sustainability hub, the SNFCC is a cultural jewel in the heart of Athens.
Crete in Fall: A Refined Escape of Nature, History, and Elegance
When people dream of Crete, they often think of sun-drenched beaches, ancient ruins, and windswept olive groves. Yet, it’s the island’s ability to embrace you with its understated elegance that lingers long after the journey ends. In autumn, Crete reveals a side of itself that feels both personal and profound—a world of crisp mountain air,
Spanakopita: Greece’s Iconic Spinach and Cheese Pie
Spanakopita, Greece’s beloved spinach and cheese pie, is a delightful mix of crispy layers of golden phyllo dough and a rich, savory filling. The name itself comes from two Greek words: spanaki (σπανάκι), meaning “spinach,” and pita (πίτα), meaning “pie.” Together, they create "Spanakopita" – literally, "spinach pie." But this dish is so much more
The Greek Tomato – Greek Cuisine’s True “Golden Apple”
When people daydream about Greece, the humble tomato ranks surprisingly high, right up there with the beaches and the sunshine. This is because we associate Greece with elemental, classic and simple pleasures. And the Greek tomato is certainly one of these. Achingly sweet, bursting with flavor, and rich in color, it is impossible to imagine
Greece’s Caretta Caretta- the Majestic Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Greece’s natural beauty is astounding, and it extends to its animal kingdom. One of the oldest inhabitants of the seas, the majestic Caretta Caretta sea turtle, calls Greece home. This magnificent creature, which is also referred to as the loggerhead sea turtle, adores the Mediterranean, and Greece in particular: over half of its nesting sites
Greek Panigyri: The Tradition of Celebrating Saints and More
One of the great highlights of the Greek Summer for Greeks themselves are the many “Panigiri”. The word means a great festival going on all around us. A Panigyri is in honor of something specific, and something traditional. They can, for instance, be celebrations of regional music and dance, or perhaps they celebrate a harvest
The Athens – Epidaurus Festival: The Cultural Highlight of the Summer
The summer months in Athens are alive with culture as performances from the classical to the avant-garde are held at historic venues. The Athens Epidaurus Festival is a huge highlight for visitors interested in culture. Let’s have a look! Where it Happens- the Athens Epidaurus Festival Venues Four stages host this famous festival, three of
Xanthie Argiris Talks About The Kasos Maritime Archaeological Project
The underwater excavation (2019–2021) of three shipwrecks from the ancient and medieval times, which were located off the island of Kasos - have unlocked a treasure trove of history, setting the stage for further groundbreaking revelations. As the first chapter of underwater exploration which was carried out during the pandemic concluded, a new journey began.
Greek Carnival Traditions – Celebrating the “Apokries” in Greece
As winter ebbs and the trees start to blossom, a season of festivity begins. Millennia ago, this was the season of the “Dionysia” - celebrations dedicated to the Ancient Greek god Dionysus - a god of many things that go well together: orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, and festivity. He is also the god of
Experiencing the Splendor of Arcadia, in the Peloponnese
In any season of the year, Arcadia is a wonderful destination. Arcadia really has it all - a varied terrain rich in mountains, gorges, a wetland, even a cave. Cultural treasures span the wonders of Ancient Greece, through historic monasteries and the proud and beautiful villages of the Greek War of Independence. Meanwhile, Arcadia’s gastronomy