When I saw the small blue and white island, just two miles west of Sfakia, in the south of Crete, I thought I must be dreaming! But no, “Loutro” is a hidden Cycladic paradise of the Libyan Sea.
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Commonly used in every day as part of the Greek language, when many Greek idioms are translated literally the results are often very puzzling and sometimes hilarious for non-Greek speakers. Here are some of our favourite and funny Greek one-liners.
Although we often associate loukoumi with Turkey or Cyprus, one of the best places to…
Meet the new party wear designer on the block: Georgia Constance. Georgia Constance is a boutique party wear brand based in Sydney, Australia that launched in 2020. Drawing on her Greek heritage, founder and designer Georgia Constance owes her concept to the island of Mykonos.
Traditional recipes in Santorini are based on authentic local produce and due to the enriched…
The Region of Thessaly in Northern Greece has announced an awe-inspiring tourism project entitled ‘Routes of Faith’, an initiative which aims to connect two landmark sites of Orthodox Christianity, the Meteora and Mount Athos.
The gorge of Samaria is situated in the National park of Samaria, in the White…
Like a scene straight out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chris Koikas grew up directly next door to his Greek grandparents. However, instead of working in his parents’ travel agency like the protagonist in that film, he’s become one of the youngest barristers in NSW.
“Defibrillators are a must to help the number 1 played sport in the country and for all codes.” A household name and one that is synonymous with football, Andy Paschalidis is fighting hard for defibrillators to be on-hand at all sporting grounds across Australia.
There is nothing more delightful than a light and fluffy Greek lemon sponge cake (Ravani) with…
With the Australian federal election fast approaching, Anthony Albanese MP, lead of the Australian Labor Party, sends an important message to all Australians.
The Australian Labor Party has pledged a 1.8 million dollar commitment for the GCM’s Greek Centre Hub project. This funding acknowledges the integrality of the Greek community to the thriving multiculturalism in Victoria and will allow for the expansion of Greek Community of Melbourne’s cultural, educational and community programs as the nation emerges from the pandemic.
Kolokythakia Tiganita (in Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά)- fried zucchini chips are delicious as a starter, side or…
Everyone loves fries. Whether they are skinny, chunky, crinkly or cut into wedges, they are…
The reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures may be a step closer with the revelation by…
Young Greek graduate designers had the opportunity to shine in the recent New Generations Fashion…
After 32 years, effectively since the fall of communism in Europe, McDonald’s announced that it…
Musician Leonard Cohen and many other celebrities have fallen head over heels for captivating Hydra, known widely as one of the most captivating islands of Greece.
Tourlou Tourlou is Greece’s answer to French ratatouille, however more liberal with the vegetables and extra virgin olive oil content. Full of hearty veggies and extra virgin olive oil goodness, this vegan dish is delicious and perfect to make any time of the year.
Aric Prather, a sleep scientist at UCSF says that sleep is so critical for so many parts of our body and our mind. “It strengthens the immune system and helps regulate metabolism. It can cleanse the body of toxins that build up in the brain and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Sleep is like the dishwasher of the brain.”