So you’re planning on visiting Greece, have Greek friends, or want to go to a Greek restaurant and, of course, it all seems “Greek to you“.
Well, don’t fret. “Maria’s Greek Tip of the Month” explains how Greeks go about their lives, whether that’s eating out and drinking their drinks, how to boost your health with the famed Greek Diet, or even how to accept a “kerasma” (treat) or even celebrate Easter and Christmas.
So drop by this page regularly to learn some basic tips and insight into the Greek way of life and culture and prepare to immerse yourself into #yournextgreeceadventure for the complete Greek experience.
In the words of English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley:
“We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts have their root in Greece.”
Percy Bysshe Shelley
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