The brand Golden Goose is one of the most well known commonly worn, luxury brand for both men and women. Although most of the styles are very plain, the sneakers primarily give off a relaxed and stylish vibe. Recently, the Soho Soho boutique found in various Athens, Mykonos, and Spetses locations had a custom batch […]
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With just over a year hiatus with the ban of foreigners, Greece has recently opened its borders for tourists this summer. Many were left with a sour taste in their mouth as Countries such as the USA, a loyal tourist orgin country, were banned from entering during the covid-19 pandemic summer of 2020. Although much […]
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Thessaloniki’s Nearby Escapes
When thinking of Thessaloniki, many tend to think of a vibrant city filled with restaurants, bars, clubs, university students, families, the list goes on. It is totally understandable that someone would like to take a break from this lively city, and perhaps find something more quiet and peaceful. There are in fact places nearby that […]
The thought of Summer 2021 is starting to come to many’s minds, especially after such a chaotic year. We all deserve a break from the nonsense of COVID-19, and that is why you booked a trip to Greece this summer, correct? If being in a Country with low COVID-19 numbers and great safety measures was […]
Often the most difficult task for foreigners in Greece is ordering food. One can squeak by not knowing any Greek as all locations tourists visit have fluent level English speakers. This is because they rely on speaking English for work purposes for the summer months and fall tourist season. But what if one ventures to […]
Creating this guide needed to be done as throughout my studies in America I have been asked many questions (often foolish) about what Greeks are like. Having created this guide, one will find answers to all the stereotypical questions people often ask Greeks about their culture. This is not meant to critisize those who do […]
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 […]
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3 Traditions Unique to Greece
What separates Greeks from other cultures is their superstitious traditions, and holidays only recognized within the country. Name days, The Evil Eye, and the First of the Month are three main examples of holidays unique to Greece. These traditions have been passed on from generations and are celebrated, and followed as seriously as Easter, Christmas, […]
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