SKORDO—The spice of life
From the olive groves of Gytheon, Southern Peloponnese, Greece to the cobblestoned streets of Old Port, Portland, Maine comes a shop like...
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Sarakosti: Greek Lenten Traditions
In the lives of Eastern Greek Orthodox Christians, Sarakosti, or Great Lent, is one of the most beautiful times of the year filled with deep symbolism, meaning, and traditions dating back centuries.
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Kalimera, Nafplio: Traditional Breakfast in Greece
The early morning light was enough to bathe the alleys in a soft glow the color of a seashell’s inner hollow, found on the shores nearby....
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Greece or Boston? Kava Neo-Taverna Transports Your Culinary Senses
With its white-washed walls, rustic floors, and straw chairs one can easily mistaken the few yards from the brick sidewalk to the front...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Sarakosti: Greek Lenten Traditions
In the lives of Eastern Greek Orthodox Christians, Sarakosti, or Great Lent, is one of the most beautiful times of the year filled with...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
200 Years of Greek Independence
Bouboulina. Karaiskakis. Kolokotronis. Mavrogenous. So much more than names I used to read about from a Greek school text book, after a...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Chasing Your Creative Essence
It's been way too long since I've updated (stay tuned for more this summer!), but I constantly have thoughts, ideas, stories, poems, and...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
How to Spark Inspiration When You’re Not Feelin’ It
Missing that sunshine, fresh air, or the absolute adrenaline rush in the pit of your stomach when you step on a plane in anticipation of...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Eze, The Jewel of the Côte D'azure
Merely a day before we were in Lucerne, Switzerland, taking the train back to Zurich and quietly sipping our morning cappuccinos. The...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 4 min
Little Havana: The Cuban Heartbeat of Miami
The Thursday sun shines bright on the designer handbags, gorgeous palm trees, and easy living of South Beach. But a Lyft ride away and a...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 1 min
To Paros with Love
With only 22 hours on Paros before my flight back to Boston, I tried to capture a glimmer of the island in the fleeting moments I had....
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 1 min
Mykonos 2017: A Story Without Words
I've been home from Greece for over two months and still haven't found the time to sit down and put these photos and words together....
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
It Takes a Village Kastania, Evritanias Greece
So much of who you are is the place you come from: your rizes, the Greek word for roots. The same word is also used for tree and plant...
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- Apr 10, 2021
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Mykonos Paradise Discovered Scorpios Bar
As a first time Mykonos visitor, a must-do is Scorpios Bar, located on the cliffs of Parga Beach and Kavos lagoons (and every bit as...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Kalimera Mykono
It’s 5 am and T drops me off at the port on the way to start his shift with the Hellenic Coast Guard. My espresso sloshes in its bright...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
My Greece, My Love
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Heart pounding, flushed cheeks, lump in my throat. The emotions that arise in your chest when...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
The Eternal City Under the Stars
The most perfect day has ended so quickly, and evening has set in Roma. After walking all around the cobblestoned streets from the...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
Roma in 8 Hours
Surprisingly, downtown Rome can be easily navigated. All the major tourist sites, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Trevi...
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- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
Goodnight Boston Good morning Roma
Step on a plane in one world, open your eyes in another. That time has come. When my suitcases are crammed, flirting with the 22 kg limit...
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