Mediterranean Diet Archives

Category: Greek Food Culture & Traditions/Touched by Greece

Hands-on Learning About Food Traditions on Crete

Posted On May 2, 2023May 22, 2023 By Maria Paravantescomment

A Sanctuary of Love: Safeguarding Crete Food Traditions & Heritage

Long before the world understood the importance of culinary legacies, their impact on health and wellbeing, community prosperity and local economies, this US-born dreamer made her way to Crete and set up a humble refuge. Learn more

Category: Greece Culture & Heritage/Greek Food Culture & Traditions/Maria's Greek Tip of the Month

How to Live Long and Happy Like a Greek

Posted On April 24, 2023May 31, 2023 By Maria Paravantes2 Comments

15 Greek lifestyle tips that may bring health, happiness and wellbeing even if you’re in the heart of Chicago or in Greenland. 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.