Did you know that Greeks celebrate a Name Day as well as their birthday? In this insight into Greek culture, we explain all about Name Days in Greece, which ones are the most popular, and more!
Greek Culture
Why are buildings in the Cyclades painted blue and white?
Think Greece, and pictures of whitewashed houses with blue windows will immediately come to mind. Have you ever wondered why buildings in the Cyclades are painted blue and white though? Read on to find out more!
Greek Easter Traditions – Greek Orthodox Easter Food and Customs
Visiting Greece during Easter is an interesting experience for anyone keen on Greek culture and traditions. Here’s some of the Greek Easter traditions you can expect.
Greek Customs and Habits That Make Greeks Who They Are
So, you are planning a trip to Greece – or you may have travelled to Greece a few times. Even better, you realized that you like this country so much, that moving here felt like a great idea. Here are some things you might find helpful when trying to understand Greek habits and customs.
Greek cats – Beautiful, independent, happy, unique!
Everyone that visits Greece ends up with a cat photo sooner or later! Greek cats are everywhere. Find out why in this insight into cats in Greece, facts, photos and more!
Religion in Greece – Churches, Greek Easter and Christian names
Religion in Greece is quite important, in comparison to most other European countries. It is tied to every aspect of the culture. Read on to find out more!
How to speak Greek – The Greek alphabet and 20 useful Greek words
In this basic Greek for beginners article, you can find everything you need to know about the Greek alphabet. We also show you 20 Greek words that you will find useful! It’s all Greek to me This is what most people say when they try to read the Greek alphabet for the first time. But don’t panic! Many … Read more
Ten things to know about Greece before you travel
These ten things to know about Greece before you travel will be helpful if you are planning a trip to Greece. Greeks take them for granted, but you might be annoyed, puzzled, or even shocked!