When it comes to alcoholic beverages, Greece is best known for ouzo. It’s widely considered the national drink with many a tourist, and local for that matter, falling victim to its high alcohol content and ability to give the most punishing of hangovers. There’s a couple other hard hitters in the form of tsipouro from […]
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One of the first things people mention when reflecting on their travels is the food they ate. If you visit a city or country and the cuisine is terrible it quite literally leaves a bad taste in your mouth and for many people it makes them question whether they would visit there again. When you […]
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This classic Greek sweet, made using oranges and filo pastry as major ingredients, is a favourite for not only me, but the crew of Mia Zoi as well. After we recently broadcast an episode that featured the making of Portokalopita we were inundated with request for the recipe. So here it is, straight from Captain Ioannis and […]
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Olives are synonymous with Greece. They’re grown across the islands and no matter where you are in the country, chances are you’ll find a tree or at least the tasty produce of them! Olives and olive oil have played a role in Greek life since ancient times. Whether they were eaten in homes of both […]
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Just off the east coast of the Peloponnese, in Laconia, is the tiny island of Monemvasia. Technically, it’s probably not considered an island anymore, as there’s a 200m long causeway that links it to the mainland. The name is actually derived from the fact there’s only a single entrance to it. Prior to the pathway […]
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