There are many versions of this popular easy Greek Feta Dip, known as Htipiti or Tirokafteri. Some use sweet red bell peppers and cayenne pepper, others use spicy red pepper flakes or fresh spicy red peppers. Different varieties of vinegar (such as red wine vinegar or plain white vinegar) or added oregano or Greek yogurt …
Enjoying the food in Chania was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Crete. We’ve certainly been to places that we’ve enjoyed but don’t long to return to if the food was lackluster. That was certainly not the case with the food in Crete. We’ve put together our guide to Cretan Gastronomy, including …
Planning a visit to Athens? Don’t miss a chance to take an Athens to Meteora side trip. It’s well worth a visit and even an overnight rather than a rushed day trip. Here’s why! Arriving in Meteora Greece by Train When our train pulled into Meteora Greece our jaws hit the ground. It’s one of …
While in Athens we were thrilled to be invited to take a customized walking tour with Athens Insiders. And quickly after we met our guide, Yannis, we knew that this wouldn’t be your run of the mill walking tour. No scripted speech here. In preparation for the tour we were asked a series of questions about our interests. …
Before arriving in Athens, we heard a lot of about the graffiti that covers the walls of buildings throughout the city center. Athens street art can be an overwhelming sight. It’s so dense in some areas that it’s hard to find a small scrap of area on a wall that isn’t completely covered by cacophony …
We were treated to a wonderful introduction to Athens, Greece compliments of This Is My Athens. Not your typical tour, our guide, Katerina, took us to places that we never would have thought to venture off to on our own. What makes us so special to deserve this honor? Nothing at all. The tour is a …