So you’re planning your vacation to Greece, have Greek friends, or want to go to a Greek restaurant, of course, it all seems “Greek to you“.
Well, don’t fret. “Maria’s Greek Tip of the Month” explains how Greeks go about their lives, whether that’s eating out and drinking their drinks, how to boost your health with the famed Greek Diet, or even how to accept a “kerasma” (treat) or even celebrate Greek Easter and Christmas.
So drop by this page regularly to learn some basic tips and insight into the Greek way of life and culture and prepare to immerse yourself into #yournextgreeceadventure for the complete Greek experience.
In the words of English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley:
“We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts have their root in Greece.”
Percy Bysshe Shelley
- Agia Fotini: A Unique Greek Church in the Heart of Arcadia
by Maria Paravantes
Agia Fotini in Arcadia in the Peloponnese, may be an Orthodox church but it is the most un-orthodox church you’ll ever come across in Greece.
- Best Ways to Meet Locals When Traveling Solo to Greece
by Maria Paravantes
12 ways to meet people while traveling solo to Greece, tips for success, and Greek words to meet locals and break the ice.
- Traveling to Greece? Things You Should Know Plus Basic Greek Words for Each Occasion
by Maria Paravantes
The Top 25 things you should know about before traveling to Greece to make sure it’s carefree once you get here!
- Fun Things to Outdoors in Greece
by Maria Paravantes
Fourteen fun things to do outdoors in Greece and a local’s tips on enjoying every minute of your vacation.
- 10 Perfect Greece-inspired Gift Ideas
by Maria Paravantes
Looking for great gift ideas for your loved ones inspired by Greece? Here are 10 presents that will make them smile.
- Fantastic Greek Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
by Maria Paravantes
You can always carry a bit of Greece in your heart with these 16 fantastic Greece-inspired gift ideas for friends, family or even yourself.
- How to Enjoy Coffee Like a Greek
by Maria Paravantes
The unwritten rules and the art of drinking coffee in Greece. The secret? It’s all about sharing and being present.
- How to Drink Ouzo, Raki or Tsipouro
by Maria Paravantes
Tried and tested tips on how to enjoy Greece’s favorite ‘spirits’ ouzo, raki, or tsipouro like a Greek by a Greek.
- Meet A World Famous Greek Raisin
by Maria Paravantes
The Greek raisin: juicy, tangy and sweet! This naturally sun-dried tiny wonder unique to Greece is also known as the Corinth currant.
- How to Pick the Greek Island that’s Perfect for You
by Maria Paravantes
The Top 10 tried-and-tested tips on how to choose the perfect Greek island or islands for your vacation to Greece.
- 10 Unique Gift Ideas for Greece Lovers
by Maria Paravantes
Ten fabulous Greece themed gift ideas that are easy to find and just perfect for your family, friends and yourself.
- What Do Greeks Do for Christmas
by Maria Paravantes
What do Greeks do for Christmas? Family and friends gather around the dinner table, where all the holiday action takes place.