The Lion of Amphipolis – Pretty Big for a Hidden Gem
Driving home westbound on the Egnatia freeway from a full day at the beach, near Kavala, I managed t…
Same Name, Different Bite – Three Greek vs Italian Food False Friends
If you’ve ever wandered between a Greek taverna and an Italian trattoria, you may have noticed…
The Dairy Nation of Greece—Goat-Powered Since Forever
It wasn’t until a coworker from India mentioned her travel plans that I started thinking of Greece a…
Tomatoes, Cleavers, and Community – Our Local Bazaars
There’s something about bazaars that speaks to a time before supermarkets and shopping malls. A time…
A brief history of Cappadocian Greeks
The Cappadocian Greeks were one of several Greek-speaking communities who lived for centuries in wha…
Draining the Lake of Giannitsa: From Malaria-Ridden Swamp to Lush Farmland
The Lake of Giannitsa—historically known as Loudias Lake—was once a vast, shallow marshland in Centr…