Greek culture, traditions, customs, and cuisine shape everyday life in Greece in ways visitors rarely see. In this section of The Greek Vibe, I take you beyond Greece’s beautiful beaches to explore local traditions, authentic food, picturesque villages, and the stories that define daily life in Greece.
#yournextgreeceadventure begins here!
- Time for Greece’s Open-air ‘Therino’ Cinema
In Greece this summer? Make sure to catch a movie under the stars at a a ‘therino’. The ultimate Greek summer night-out! - Tinos: A Greek Island Where Miracles Still Happen
August 15 is one of Greece’s most important religious holidays. This is why thousands of pilgrims travel to Tinos and even crawl to the Church of Panagia in hope of a miracle. - All You Wanted to Know About Greek Beers
Greek beer? From Mt Olympus to Santorini, beer lovers in Greece are making some pretty great Greek craft beers. This is all you need to know. - How to Eat Vegan or Vegetarian in Greece
All you need to know about eating and ordering vegan or vegetarian foods and dishes when you’re traveling to Greece. - Beautiful Greek Wedding Traditions Made Easy
Planning a Greek wedding? All you ever wanted to know about Greek wedding traditions, the symbolism, meaning and the history. - Three Great Greek Poets You Should Know and Love
I invite you into the world of modern Greek poetry through the essential works of three great Greek poets worth adding to your collection. - Pontic Greeks: From Silence to Klavdia
Music and dance was and continues to be the Pontic Greeks’ link to their homeland, from which they were forcefully displaced. - Petimezi: The Health-Boosting Natural Sweetener from Greece
Looking for a natural sweetener? In Greece, we often use petimezi, a Greek molasses. This is all you need to know. - Agia Fotini: A Unique Greek Church in the Heart of Arcadia
Agia Fotini in Arcadia in the Peloponnese, may be an Orthodox church but it is the most un-orthodox church you’ll ever come across in Greece. - Best Ways to Meet Locals When Traveling Solo to Greece
12 ways to meet people while traveling solo to Greece, tips for success, and Greek words to meet locals and break the ice. - Traveling to Greece? 25 Things You Should Know Plus Basic Greek Words for Each Occasion
The Top 25 things you should know about before traveling to Greece to make sure it’s carefree once you get here! - Apokries: Where to Get the Best Greek Carnival Experience
Greek carnival is a major celebration across the country. What is Apokries all about and where to get the best authentic experience. - Erotokritos: A Cretan Tale of Love
Erotokritos is an epic poem written in the 17th century by Cretan poet Vitsentzos Kornaros about undying devotion and love. - The Enduring Legacy of the Authentic Cretan Knife
Discover the artistry and history behind Crete’s iconic handmade knives and where to find the authentic knife for you on Crete. - Eiresione: An Ancient Greek Tradition that Inspired the Christmas Tree
Did you know that the Ancient Greek ‘Eiresione’ branch tradition may have inspired the Christmas tree we all love and have today?