How do say ‘thank you’ in Greek and express gratitude? Knowing a few kind words of Greek will endear you to these super-friendly people who love showing hospitality to new friends. There are two main ways to say thank you in Greek and in this article I’ll show you how to pronounce the formal and … Read more
Wondering what to wear to Greek Easter? That’s understandable because Easter is big in Greece – it is the most important religious event of the year and there are several public holidays in Easter week. In this article I explain in detail what to wear to a Greek Easter, the Easter “dress code”, what gifts … Read more
Greek Easter is the single most important religious and cultural holiday in Greece, surpassing Christmas in its significance, atmosphere, and the sheer scale of the festivities involved. I love this holiday period in Greece and in this article, I explain why Greek Easter means so much here, the most important Greek Easter customs and traditions, … Read more
Here’s a detailed guide to Greek Independence Day, March 25, a day when the whole country stands still. Greeks are big on holidays, especially when they have to do with their sense of nationhood or celebrating important dates of the Christian Orthodox calendar. The 25th of March does it both and does it spectacularly. It … Read more
Tipping culture is different in each country and it can be stressful not knowing what is expected, so here’s a complete Greek tipping guide for all everyday situations. This includes tipping in cafés, restaurants, tavernas, hotels, on tours, sailing excursions, and with taxi drivers, home delivery drivers, and more. Tipping customs and being polite in … Read more
It’s impossible to ignore the sheer volume of street art in the Greek capital. Behind the graffiti and street art are stories of recent Greek political history and cultural events and themes. Here’s a guide to the best neighborhoods to walk to find the best Athens Street Art. Discover where to find the best examples … Read more
The Athens’ street art scene is as full as it is vibrant, with its walls covered in the work of internationally famous graffiti artists. Here are the best Athens Street Art murals and graffiti from the 15 biggest names in street art and where to find their works. 1. Rtmone Originally from Nafplio in the … Read more
I love returning to Greece at Christmas time, almost as much as I love returning to the Greek Islands for summer! I’ve put together this guide on Greek Christmas essentials to help you navigate Greek Christmas traditions, food, decorations, and expressions, what to do in Greece for Christmas, and where to go to experience the … Read more
From annoying goblins, the pomegranate smashing, and street singing, all the way to the official blessing of the water, Greek Christmas traditions are a wonderful variety of cultural and religious activities undertaken all around the country during a month-long festive season. In this article, I explain the most interesting Greek Christmas traditions, Greek Christmas food, … Read more