Ble, a exquisite pastry shop and cafe located on Agias Sofias in Thessaloniki has drawn attention from many locals and worldwide customers. What makes Ble a unique pastry shop is their dedication to their craft: Ble has some very rare ingredients used in their products, attention to detail, and perhaps the best looking (and tasting) […]
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The first thing many do before visiting their desired vacation spot is search for things to see and do there. Seeing the White Tower, walking along the water front, shopping at the stores, are all the mainstream activities that appear for things to do in Thessaloniki. Yet, those are actually not the most exciting things […]
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Το Κακο Ματι AKA “The Evil Eye”
As a Greek I do have to admit, we are a superstitious culture. What separates us Greeks then other nationalities in superstition is how they are actually believed and practiced within our population. For example; when seeing a black cat, one will have bad luck in the future, thus some of us (Greeks) wear the […]
With an Undergraduate Student popular over 200,000 people, and a larger sized city, a long with multiple Universities, Thessaloniki has a reputation to be the premiere “college town” within Greece. After spending a few months living in Thessaloniki, it is no surprise why the city draws such a large crowd of students. Prestigious Universities such […]
Greece to many is seen as a summer destination, but not many understand that one can have an excellent get away at any month of the year here. Although it is universally agreed that the islands are best visited during the summer, there are numerous destinations that operate with tourism year around. One does not […]
When asking Americans throughout my years studying and traveling who they recognize as famous Greek figures, they almost always respond with characters from Mythology, Giannis Antetokounmpo, or an actor from My Big Fat Greek Wedding. What many do not realize is that there are many popular names in the world of Entertainment, Finance, and Athletics […]
When most of us think of Greece, images of beaches, warm weather, nightclubs, and archeological sites come to mind. Yet, these nautical and lively environments exist primarily in the south of Greece, which is much more traveled than the north. If your summer plans include a visit to Greece, I urge you and your fellow […]
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Celebrating Easter in Greece
Easter is a staple in the Greek-Orthodox Religion, and in depending on who you ask, the most important holiday in the year. There are many cultural traditions specific to Easter, dying the eggs red, or known as κοκκινο αυγα, easter tsoudeki bread, midnight church services, family gatherings, amongst other cultural distinctions. One does not have […]
Although not as heavily populated as Athens, or filled with as much street art, Thessaloniki does have a street art scene itself. There are many murals that cover the sides of buildings and walls, and can be found walking throughout the city. These pieces are more relaxed, and not as politically oriented or grand as […]
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Words to Impress Your Greek Friends
There are many websites on the internet that teach basic Greek to those who seek it, yet they do not do a good job of diving into how the common person speaks. Although those websites do teach how to effectively communicate through greetings, commerce, ordering food, amongst other fields, they do not add words only […]
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