The wedding

The wedding of two wonderful people and the marriage of two beautiful places that have the same name took place a week ago in Naoussa, Paros, Naoussa of Paros and Naoussa of Imathia. Continue reading →

The Pelion the mountain that was praised so much by Homer, not only has the richest mythology and the most legends than any other Greek mountain, but it was - again according to Greek mythology - the field where the most important events took place, such as the Argonautic expedition, the occasion for the provocation of the Trojan War, and the centaurion, the battle of the Centaurs and the Lapiths. Continue reading →

And how the poem "What is our homeland?" by Ioannis Polemis that we learned at school in the 60s, 70s - I don't know if this wonderful poem is still taught in today's schools -, turns into "what is the gastronomy of our homeland?" The reason for this literary game was my participation in 15th Melitzazz Festival on Leonid Kynourias!

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Η I was rope is one of the smallest islands of the Small Cyclades with an area of ​​only 9 square kilometers. It is located southwest of Naxos and a short distance from Koufonisia and Heraklion. Low hills, sandy beaches with deep blue waters and a Chora that develops along a road. Continue reading →

In the Cyclades, there are no continuous flow rivers (except maybe a few exceptions in Naxos and Andros). The rivers are torrents or streams, as they say, and are filled only with heavy rains, because with the simple rains the thirsty soils suck the waters and do not let them flow in the rivers and then in the sea. Continue reading →

At school, along with "eight sparrows fell on a grapevine", we learned about first rains of autumn όμως But come that in recent years the times in the Cyclades have changed. And while since October you hear about rains and storms, in the Ionian Islands and Western Greece, in the Cyclades the rains, year by year, decrease.

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Η Kythnos, although so close to the capital, is in a nutshell, the Cycladic island of absolute simplicity and peace. Its harmonious landscapes, numerous and beautiful beaches, picturesque settlements, impressive natural landscapes offer travelers this unique feeling of tranquility. Continue reading →

Saying goodbye to 2020, I would like to write a few good words about two small hotels in the Greek region, which honor the Greek hotel. Two hotels that are models for example, because it is a great proof how the careful, rich and local breakfast can take off the reputation of any hotel, but also that the taste, the love for the local gastronomy is a huge capital, as long as one take advantage.

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Ο Amvrakikos Gulf got its name from the ancient Amvrakia, city ​​with an important history, built on the banks of Arachthos, on the site of today's Arta. It is one of the most important 17 national parks in Greece and this is due to the closed sea of ​​the gulf, but mainly to the diversity of habitats that exist on its northern side, where the two rivers, Arachthos and Louros, flow. Continue reading →

Things in Paros seem to have gotten worse, the coronavirus is hitting those who defied it, those young and old who were crowded in Naoussa, Antiparos Continue reading →

For the unique Hydra so much has been said! Impressive, unique, aristocratic, charming, cosmopolitan. An island of insurmountable charm that inspired dozens of artists who made it a source of inspiration, but also a refuge of their lives, an island with history and great naval tradition, with the traces of its naval culture in every part of the settlement.

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In the "Makelo"Of Chios we endorse the excellent text of George and try to specify its definition…"against Makelon gastronomy».

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Eating and consuming food do not only cover our biological needs, to get the necessary nutrients we need to stay alive and healthy. Continue reading →

Few hotels in Greece can be proud of their history, cosmopolitan profile and course over time, their distinguished guests and VIP guests, as much as the legendary Rhodes Palace, the emblematic hotel of the City of the Knights.   Continue reading →

On Tripolitsiotis family at Vine of Paros, I have known her for 35 years and I believe that her life and ethos come from other eras. It is no coincidence that in my book "Paros, Travelogue in place and time" (2008) I had done for them, as well as for other 8 Parians (like the forgiven ones Captain Linardos, or the sunArmy) an extensive tribute.

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A walk in new york of course and can not fit in an article. I will dare not to lose my memories, but also to share them with my friends.

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Our visit to the museums of New York began with the Museum of Modern Art in New York (Museum of Modern Art or MoMA) located in the Manhattan area. The MoMA is considered to hold today one of the most important collections of modern art in the world, with works by the most important painters of the 20th century.  Continue reading →

On March 21, the day of the vernal equinox, I celebrate 65 years of life, a significant day, because I typically retire, with all the collateral benefits, reduced tickets at the public transport, museums, etc. and the many more collateral losses, such as "tell me George" cut, from now on "sir Pitta ”, the last concession of“ Mr. George ”… Continue reading →

We have been hearing the best about restaurant cuisine for twenty years Short hair. But something unexpected was happening and the visit did not take place. This time, once we were in Macedonia, we took a road, left a road, and from Naoussa we headed northwest to go to Amyntaio, in Sour Water, where the famous restaurant. Continue reading →

We met Tassos at the party "Naoussa city of Wine", where he told us about his effort and invited us to his place. We liked him, we did not want much to travel 100 kilometers north and get to know the famous Pozar baths.  Continue reading →