Greek food

Athens Honey & Olive Oil Tasting Tour: A 2025 Review

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Athens Honey & Olive Oil Tasting Tour: A 2025 Review So you’re thinking about Athens, and frankly, what comes to mind is ancient history and maybe some good souvlaki. I mean, most people see the Acropolis, wander through Plaka, and pretty much call it a day. But to be honest, you would be missing a massive part of what makes this city tick. Actually, the real spirit of Athens is found in its food, in its markets, and in the items that have shaped its culture for thousands of years. We recently went on the ‘Honey and Olive Oil Tasting …

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A 2025 Review of the Sweet Breakfast Class with Katy at It Is Greek Roof Garden

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A 2025 Review of the Sweet Breakfast Class with Katy at It Is Greek Roof Garden The Athens morning air, you know, felt a little different. I still wanted to begin with a bit of a story. I actually remember walking up the quiet street, and honestly, the sense of what was to come was building. Anyway, it wasn’t just any cooking class; this was, sort of, a promise of sweet Greek secrets on a rooftop, and frankly, I was more than ready for it. Actually, the idea of learning from a local person like Katy made it feel very, …

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Santorini Farm Food & Wine Tour Review: A 2025 Look

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Santorini Farm Food & Wine Tour Review: A 2025 Look Okay, so you’re probably picturing Santorini and, like, all you can see are those white buildings with the blue domes, right? And the sunsets. Honestly, the sunsets are talked about so much for a reason. But, as I was saying, after a couple of days of taking the same picture everyone else does, you might be looking for something with a bit more substance. You know, something that feels more real. That’s pretty much how we felt, and it led us to look for a different kind of activity. So, …

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Top 5 Exo Chora Cultural Tours: A Zakynthos Guide

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Top 5 Exo Chora Cultural Tours: A Zakynthos Guide So, you’re looking for a side of Zakynthos that’s a little different, right? Honestly, away from the postcard-perfect beaches and lively resort towns, there’s a quieter, more genuine part of the island just waiting. That part is, in a way, perfectly captured in the small village of Exo Chora. It’s the kind of place where time seems to move just a little bit slower, you know. Life here feels more connected to the land and to old traditions, and at the end of the day, that’s what many of us travel …

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Eating Our Way Through Rethymno: A 2025 Food Tour Review

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Eating Our Way Through Rethymno: A 2025 Food Tour Review So, we were looking for something a bit different to do in Rethymno, you know? Like, we’d seen the Fortezza and wandered through the Old Town’s lovely streets, but we really wanted to taste the place, to get to the heart of what makes Cretan food so special. That’s actually why we booked the Traditional Food Tour. Honestly, we went in with high hopes for 2025, just hoping it would be more than a few samples of cheese and olives. And well, it pretty much was. It all started near …

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Athens Christmas Food Tour 2025 Review: A Festive Feast

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Athens Christmas Food Tour 2025 Review: A Festive Feast Frankly, thinking about Christmas often brings up images of snow and German markets, you know? So, the idea of spending the holidays in Athens was, in a way, a little different for us. We were honestly looking for something a bit unique, a trip that felt less about the commercial holiday rush and more about genuine warmth and, of course, absolutely amazing food. Actually, we found this food and walking tour online and thought it seemed like a really perfect fit. It promised a peek into how Athenians celebrate the season, …

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 ‘Greek Meze Odyssey: Authentic Greek Food in a Cave Settlement’

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 ‘Greek Meze Odyssey: Authentic Greek Food in a Cave Settlement’ So, we’d been hearing a lot about this ‘Greek Meze Odyssey’ for a little while, and, to be honest, it sounded pretty much amazing. It’s almost a thing of legends, a chance to eat real Greek food, you know, not the touristy kind, but in a real cave settlement. The idea itself is, frankly, just a bit captivating. You’re getting this promise of something that feels really deep-rooted and genuine. At the end of the day, that’s what a lot of us are looking …

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Syros Cooking Class & Foraging: A 2025 Review

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Syros Cooking Class & Foraging: A 2025 Review You know, so many times a trip to a Greek island is about finding that picture-perfect beach and just staying put. But, like, what if you are searching for a little something more from your Greek getaway? Actually, a chance to really connect with the island’s heart, to understand its pulse, and maybe even taste it. As a matter of fact, that’s where this special day on Syros comes into play, a private food adventure that’s seriously more than just a regular lesson. It’s pretty much a deep, hands-on look at the …

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2025 Athens Food Tour Review: Eat Like an Athenian

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2025 Athens Food Tour Review: Eat Like an Athenian You know, Athens is a city where food is just part of the air you breathe; it’s practically everywhere you turn. So, I was honestly searching for an experience that cut through the noise of all the tourist spots. I mean, the 2025 ‘Eat like an Athenian’ tour just sounded like it could be the real deal. Basically, you want to taste what the locals are having, right? It seemed like a pretty good way to find the city’s authentic flavors, and at the end of the day, that’s what a …

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A 2025 Review: The Greek Cooking Class in Athens with a Rooftop Dinner

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A 2025 Review: The Greek Cooking Class in Athens with a Rooftop Dinner So, you’re thinking about a trip to Athens, right? And, you know, you’re looking for something more than just wandering through ancient ruins. Honestly, I get it completely. You want to feel the city, to sort of taste its pulse. I was, like, in that exact spot a few months ago, scrolling through countless lists of ‘top things to do’. That’s when I stumbled upon this cooking class, and to be honest, it promised a rooftop dinner with a view of the Acropolis. I mean, it was …

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