Drafting the new year’s resolution list has grown into a favorite habit. It has become more like an annual ritual that stirs our imagination and boosts our dreams. After all, setting yearly goals and ambitions… New Year’s Resolutions for Travelers
Greek Easter hymns are among the most beloved, spiritual and esoteric hymns of the Orthodox Church Liturgies. To the Greek Orthodox Christians the Holy Week centers on the hymns and the Church. The hymns from… Greek Easter hymnology: Experience the rhythm of devoutness and spirituality
Each day during Holy Week has a special meaning, and understanding what each day represents can help making attending all those church services a lot more meaningful! It is really worthwhile to go to the… Easter Holy Week: the symbolisms behind the Greek Orthodox Church
The religious significance of lamb began in the Old Testament, particularly in Genesis, when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. Abraham obediently obeyed God and made his preparations for his sacrifice. When Isaac saw… The silence of the lamb: from the Jewish Passover to Greek Easter
The celebration of Easter in Patmos is certainly a unique life experience. Mainly because of the Holy Monastery of Saint John the theologian in Chora (a UNESCO world heritage site), which is a reference point… Easter in Patmos : The spiritual experience
A typical Greek Easter food, so delicious though, is eaten throughout the whole year. Try to taste it for breakfast or accompany your evening coffee/tea. Also try to alternate the recipe by adding chocolate or… Greek Easter bread “tsoureki”: a delicious recipe for the whole year!
At least 95 percent of all Greeks claim membership in the Greek Orthodox Church, part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, as the official state of Greece dictates. Until 1054, the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic… Greek Easter Tsoureki & red Eggs : Ancient era and Christianity “marriage”
Easter is the most important religious holiday of the Orthodox Church marking the resurrection of Christ and the chance of rebirth for mankind. Falling always on a different date, Easter signals the end of the… How Easter is celebrated across Greece? Unique Traditions to explore!
The “burning of Judas” is a unique tradition which revives in areas of Greece every Easter, attracting crowds of people who want to admire the “punishment” of the avarice traitor. Nowadays, this tradition can express… Easter in Greece: The “burning of Judas” tradition
Couple or family, alone or with company, seeking for fuss or calmness, Monemvasia’s beaches can cover every taste. Enjoy the journey and choose the best among lonely-couple ideal, child friendly or adventurous-to-find beaches. Beaches of… Swim in the blue of Monemvasia
A unique, unpolluted environment, the absence of factories and a strong farming tradition have provided ideal conditions for the growth of organic farming and livestock breeding in Monemvasia. Local organic producers of high quality products,… Local high quality products of Monemvasia
When it comes to food in Monemvasia, there are two main attractions – first of all the traditional regional recipes and secondly the excellent products from Laconia’s farms and the surrounding seas. Throughout the municipality… Tasting trips in Monemvasia and a recipe to try!
There are three museums in the Municipality of Monemvasia, the most important being the Monemvasia Archaeological Collection in the Monemvasia fortress, showing the town’s historical development from the early Christian era until the Turkish occupation.… The cultural treasure of Monemvasia
The large number of historic churches and monasteries in the Municipality of Monemvasia bears witness to the region’s long religious tradition. These places of worship attract many pilgrims and other visitors every year. They are… The long religious tradition of Monemvasia
Monemvasia is a Gibraltar-like rocky island off the east coast of the Peloponnese in the prefecture of Laconia, in Greece, and it actually constitutes a medieval fortress with a town next to it. The island… Monemvasia the Gibraltar of Greece
Kinsterna ;one of the most beautiful hotels experience in Greece! A 13th century manor house in the hills near Monemvasia turned into a luxurious spa hotel with a great swimming pool and a restaurant serving… Kinsterna Hotel Experience
There are many restaurants in Folegandros, they are quite simple and usually have few tables. It is always best to check the prices and try and understand if the products are fresh or frozen. You… Where and what to eat in Folegandros
A great way to explore Folegandros The island of Folegandros is undeniably a hidden gem. As it used to be overlooked by tourists, who frequently chose its better known Cycladic neighbors as a destination, Folegandros… Hiking in Folegandros
Folegandros is one of the most traditional Cycladic islands. On Folegandros you will not see any neon signs, plastic chairs or crowds of tourists, instead most stores, restaurant and café signs are hand painted on… Folegandros, the well-preserved Cycladic island
If you find yourself on Folegandros you will be amazed by the amount of options you will have to explore the island as well as its surroundings! There are local boats that operate from Folegandros,… How to explore Folegandros island