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Greek Orthodox Easter and its traditions

Greek Orthodox Easter and its traditions

Wednesday and Thursday before Easter are two very important family bonding days for the Greeks. They are the days when we prepare our eggs and

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Coronavirus Outbreak is a Messenger, and the Message is Solidarity

Coronavirus Outbreak is a Messenger, and the Message is Solidarity

‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the epoch of belief, it

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8th of March, International Women Day

8th of March, International Women Day

In 1910 the German revolutionary Clara Zetkin proposed the 8th of March to be honored as a day annually in memory of working women. The

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The tear drops of Chios

The tear drops of Chios

You can chew it You can drink it You can eat it You can smell it You can apply it on your skin & hair   What is it?   Some people call

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Meze tales: A Greek saga

Meze tales: A Greek saga

Think of calm, turquoise waters, soft sea breeze, nibbles of delicious food on the side, and zips of cold drinks. You may have seen the

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Greek Herbs

Greek Herbs

The Mediterranean climate of Greece is not ideal only for holidays, but it also helps the earth to give birth to unique herbs. The majority

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Carnival, the Greek way

Carnival, the Greek way

Are you one of those travellers, who go against the mass trends? In other words, have you planned your trip to Greece off the season,

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Visiting Greece may help you live longer: Linking the arts to well-being and longevity

Visiting Greece may help you live longer: Linking the arts to well-being and longevity

Could a visit to the Acropolis hill, the Ancient Agora and the Acropolis museum make you, not only feel better, but also live longer? Scientists

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Christmas in Athens, 2019

Christmas in Athens, 2019

It is not only about the colorful ornaments and lights which graciously decorate the city; it is mostly about the warm ambience, which travels around

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The Olive Trees in Greece

The Olive Trees in Greece

Did you know from where Athens, the capital city of Greece, took its name? From goddess Athena of course, Zeus’ daughter, who symbolizes wisdom. Athena and Podeidon,

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The 15th of August in Athens

The 15th of August in Athens

August's full moon will shine on the 15th, and the Ministry of Culture and Sports will offer to the public the opportunity to enjoy a

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The sun never bothered us anyway

The sun never bothered us anyway

Being in Athens during July is an exciting experience, however, the warm weather can be tiring. In Athens Walking Tours we are aware of that

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