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Greek Evil Eye: 6 Tips to Avert the ‘Mati’

Posted On October 16, 2020January 16, 2021 By Maria Paravantescomment

The Greek ‘mati’, or evil eye belief, dates back thousands of years in life traditions worldwide. If your own energy levels are low, you may be susceptible to negative energy ‘transmitted’ your way. So how can you ward off the bad vibes?

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Saving Greece’s Handmade Wooden ‘Kaikia’ Boats

Posted On September 25, 2020January 16, 2021 By Maria Paravantescomment
Greek kaikia boats

The Greek kaikia, handmade wooden boats and witnesses to the country’s vast seafaring legacy, are today being demolished under an EU decision and due to Greek government negligence.

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All You Wanted to Know About Greek Beers

Posted On August 21, 2020January 16, 2021 By Maria Paravantescomment
All You Wanted to Know About Greek Beers

From Mt Olympus to Santorini, innovative Greeks are making beers. But what’s the hype all about in a country that averages 36 liters of beer per person a year?

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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 seasoned travel and tourism professional 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.

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A new start: Every year, on January 6, Greece marks the Blessing of the Waters, known as Epiphany Day or Theophania which means “God Emerging in the Light”. Epiphany Day brings the holiday season to a close sending a message of spiritual rejuvenation and inner cleansing.

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Πανικός or “panikos” means “panic”. The word is ancient Greek and means a freezing fear, an extreme sense of terror and dread. The word is actually derived from a reference to Greek god Pan, half man half goat. Pan was the god of nature, the woods, the wild, the flocks, and the mountain, and is often associated with fertility and sexuality. The mischievous god was known…  Read more…

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