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The Wines Of Attica

To be enjoyed with all 5 senses Today I am going to write about one of my favorite subjects – wine. A master of wine told me that you have to enjoy wine with your five senses and I definitely … Continue reading

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The Parthenon: The Creation Of A Masterpiece

“That which gave most pleasure and ornament to the city of Athens, and the greatest admiration and even astonishment to all strangers, and that which now is Greece’s only evidence that the power she boasts of and her ancient wealth … Continue reading

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September Is The Best Month For Holidays In Greece

  September is the best month to go on holiday in Greece and those who can bear to wait out the two hot months of July and August are always rewarded with fewer crowds, better prices and milder weather. But … Continue reading

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The August Full Moon Festival – The Most Enchanting Festival Of The Year

The full moon in August is remarkable in many ways. People seem to become more spontaneous, more carefree, with less of a mind for work and more of a mind for fun, and for some lucky ones – romance! Greeks … Continue reading

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Star Showers In The Land Of The Gods

Magical Summer Nights Those of you who stayed up late last night along the Western Hemisphere and who were lucky to have clear skies, away from city lights will agree with me that it was a magical night. I am … Continue reading

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Make Your Visit To Athens Good Enough To Eat

It is no surprise to the Greeks that Greece ranked seventh on CNN’s top 10 list of countries that have the best food in the world. CNN wrote: “The secret? Lashings of glistening olive oil. Gift of Gods, olive oil … Continue reading

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The Wines Of Crete – World Class Wines In The Making

The History of Wine in Crete The vine in Crete has been cultivated for over 4000 years. The first wine press was found in the region of Vathipetro and was dated at being 3500 years old! The Minoans were making … Continue reading

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Light Like No Other

 Discover The Unique Light Of Greece I met a painter on the island of Paros one summer. He was German and in his 70’s. He had first come to Paros in his late 40’s and never went back. He lived … Continue reading

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Jewish Heritage in Athens – A Long and Rich History of Greeks and Jews Living Side by Side For over 2000 Years

In the heart of the Ancient Agora of Athens, a mere stone’s throw away from the Acropolis, stood an unusual building believed by some scholars to have been the first synagogue in Greece dating back to the 5th century B.C.E. … Continue reading

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3 Cheers for Athens – Part 3 – Take a Trip to the Athenian Riviera

Most visitors who come to Athens make the first mistake of providing a one or two day allotment for seeing the city. The second mistake that they make is that they never really get to see some of the best … Continue reading

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