A Journey to Greek Hospitality

It has been a wonderful summer, but like all good things, it must sadly come to an end. Until next year of course. And while I sit back and reflect on all of the amazing memories, there is one in specific that tops them all: A journey to Greek hospitality. It was just another day exploring Crete with my

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Dormition Day: Greek Holiday Edition

   “Chronia Polla!” Or as we would say, “Many Years!” Name-Days are extremely important in Greek Orthodox religion; more so over Birthdays. Every Greek celebrates their Name-Day, which is a specific day addressed to someone who shares the same name as a Saint. Every Saint is celebrated, but none as gloriously as the Virgin Mother Mary. It is on August 15th

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First Impressions of Crete

Its been just about three months since I moved to Crete, Greece and here’s a few things I’ve come to notice so far:   1. Fanny Packs. They’re a thing. And mainly just for the Greek men. They all sport them like they never went out of style. Thank goodness too, because I love wearing mine. Although, I do get

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I was a Southern Californian girl

 I was a Southern Californian girl Not a valley girl, but a 30-year-old married San Diegan who loved living the SD lifestyle filled with gorgeous sunsets, great friends and fish tacos… not to mention an excellent micro brew selection. I lived in America’s Finest City for over 8 years with my husband, Dan, and our two pups, Ringo and Theodore. We

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