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Greek Honey: A Divine Gift of Health

Posted On May 15, 2020May 14, 2022 By Maria Paravantes2 Comments

From health experts and chefs to royalty and gourmands, everyone admits Greek honey is special. Find out all you need to know. Learn more

Category: Destinations Greece/Experience Greece/Greece Travel/Greek Food Culture & Traditions/Greek Music

Melijazz: The Eggplant, Music & a Festival

Posted On June 20, 2019February 3, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

For over a decade, the folks in the Peloponnese village of Leonidio pay tribute to their prized possession: the eggplant (or Tsakoniki Melitzana) with one of the most interesting festivals in Greece. Learn more

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