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Off-the-grid Greece: 5 Winter Travel Experiences

Posted On December 12, 2019April 26, 2022 By Maria Paravantescomment

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