The Greek Vibe

Discovering the Best of Crete in Authentic Sitia

If you’re the adventurous type who’s looking for a more authentic experience of Crete, then Sitia is the place in Greece you should visit next.

5 Unusual Things to Do in Winter in Greece

World travelers may know Greece for its fun-filled summers, but its winters are just as promising. This is why.

A Pomegranate Full of Wishes for Greek New Year

It is tradition in Greece to smash a pomegranate on the first day of the New Year because it brings abundance, good luck and prosperity.

Category: Greece Culture and Heritage/Learn/Maria's Greek Tip of the Month

What Do Greeks Do for Christmas

Posted On November 3, 2023November 7, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

What do Greeks do for Christmas? Family and friends gather around the dinner table, where all the holiday action takes place. Learn more

Category: Destinations Greece/Featured/Greece Travel

Loutraki: More Than Just a Perfect Weekend Escape from Athens

Posted On October 30, 2023November 25, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

Want a perfect weekend escape from Athens all year round? Visit Loutraki. This is all you need to know about what to see and do. Learn more

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

8 Unique Heritage Traditions You Shouldn’t Miss in Greece

Posted On October 26, 2023November 16, 2023 By Maria Paravantes8 Comments

Find out where or how to experience unique Greek traditions, customs or practices included on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural 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.