Greek Celebrations – Apokries – Carnival in Athens Greece
Greek celebrations
Greece has many celebrations throughout the year, Greek Easter being one of the most popular. But before Greek Easter, a period of fasting (Lent) for seven weeks before occurs, ie: no meat and...
Where to find Christmas lights in Athens – Greece
Greece isn't so big on Christmas - Easter is their big celebration. But Greece does do Christmas lights and every year, in some form or another, in Athens - Syntagma Square is the best place to...
Alkyonides days – the Greek myth. Why visit Greece in the winter
Everybody imagines Greece as being a sun and sand destination with Greek islands the only place to head to. Indeed, I have shared an Insiders Guide to the Greek islands to help you choose....
Greek Dishes – Top Things to Eat and Drink in Athens, Greece
The land of the Ancient Gods and the city that introduced Democracy to the western world knows how to celebrate life, and that’s through food. Eating Greek dishes isn’t merely an activity to fill...
“Kalimera” and “Koukla mou” – Greek greetings you’re sure to hear when you visit
We've looked at some odd Greek superstitions such as why Greeks might spit at you when you visit (truly! But don't worry, it's a compliment). There are also some really helpful tips about Do's...
Do’s and Don’ts in Greece – Greek Customs and Etiquette from an Athens resident
As a resident in Athens, LifeBeyondBorders presents to you a post about some Etiquette in Greece - a useful read to prepare yourself for your vacation to this beautiful Mediterranean country.
Best Souvenirs From Greece
You've come to Greece for your holidays and your friends and family are good-naturedly envious. You feel obliged to bring a Greek souvenir back for them as a gift, and also for yourself because there's...
Ftou Ftou Ftou: Why Greeks might spit at you
I love the contradictions in my adopted country of Greece sometimes. Here's a great one related to superstitions and the 'ftou ftou ftou' and the ftou ftou meaning - or rather, Greeks spitting for...
Al Hammam Turkish Baths – Athens
Turkish Baths are not a new phenomena. According to Wikipedia, Turkish Baths:
... a place of public bathing associated with the Islamic world
With Greece's history, it is no surprise to know that modern day Turkish...
Greek island all round packing list
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Many people head to the Greek islands in the height of summer, when temperatures can hit up to 33 C (91 F) or, in...
Travelling Responsibly in Greece – some tips by locals
One of my most popular posts on this site is my Do's and Don'ts in Greece - Greek Customs and Etiquette by an Athens Resident where I offer you some advice as to what...
Greece with a movie star – Jason Flemyng
Mate, I'm so sorry! The plane was early
exclaims my guest as he exits the Arrivals Hall at Athens airport. Before I can start to feel nervous, he plants a matter-of-fact kiss on the top...
Vorres Museum Athens Greece
Located in six acres of lush gardens in Paiania, the Vorres Museum near Athens Airport, Greece was founded in 1983 by Ian Vorres in order to promote Greek art and culture through a diverse range...
British vs Greek Culture
The British vs Greek Culture debate could be considered by some as controversial. I'll be looking at various topics that I consider make up cultural differences, and aim to look at why (even if...
Impact Hub – Athens
You're a travel blogger, a remote or location independent worker. You're coming to Athens, Greece for a short or mid-period of time and whilst you may've rented a great AirBNB apartment to base yourself,...
China Meets Greece at Grecotel Pallas Athena
Saturday 16th May 2015 saw another coming together of the Travel Bloggers Greece to meet new members and exchange ideas.
This time, we were hosted by Grecotel Pallas Athena Hotel again, and treated to the...
Celebrating Cretan Art and Food
Sunday 15th March 2015 saw another Travel Bloggers Greece meet up to discuss and share ideas, how we can positively promote Greece and work together. This time we were invited to Grecotel Pallas Athena...
Artist Mathew Halpin talks politics & Greece through his amazing art
Who is Mathew Halpin?
His short bio from his site describes him as:
“…an Australian visual artist and qualified theater set designer. His theater work had him designing in opera, short films, dance and plays. Mathew...
Portes Magazine – a piece of Greece
I heard about Portes Magazine through a friend of a friend, but wasn’t entirely sure about its background or what to expect. So when I was offered the chance to interview one of its...
An oasis in Athens city on a hot day
A glorious 28 degrees today - but I am in the middle of the city! I love the southern beaches, but they're a bit too far to venture out to by the time I...
