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How Greeks Burn Livani or Incense and Why

Posted On July 26, 2023September 28, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

How do Greeks use livani incense, what does it symbolize and why are many returning to this ancient ritual? Learn more

Category: Destinations Greece/Experience Greece/Greece Culture & Heritage/Greece Travel/Greek Music

8 UNESCO-listed Heritage Traditions to Experience in Greece

Posted On June 26, 2023September 28, 2023 By Maria Paravantes8 Comments

Find out where or how to experience the Greek traditions, customs or practices included on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and recognized as significant universal expressions of heritage. Learn more

Hi! I’m Maria, a Chicago-born Greek-American living and working in Greece as a professional journalist for the past 30 years. Like you, I love traveling, eating, drinking, relaxing, and having fun, and I know exactly where and how to do just that in Greece. If you want to get the most out of your trip to Greece, then look no further. As a travel and tourism insider but also as a traveler myself, I know from firsthand experience Greece’s best-kept secrets and much more. So join me and let’s Travel, Learn and Grow… in Greece, together.