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87. Christmas Destinations in Greece
19:19||Season 3, Ep. 87To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode George and Maria dive into destinations you can visit in Greece over Christmas.Tune in to hear which destinations we recommend but also watch out for some top tips from Maria. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Shall we go to Greece for Christmas?: Páme stin Elláda gia ta Christoúgenna? (In Greek: Πάμε στην Ελλάδα για τα Χριστούγεννα;)Further Podcast Listening:My Greek Christmas & New YearGreece Ski Destinations (and more)NafplioThe Athens Bar SceneThessaloniki48 Hours in AthensThings to do in Winter in GreeceFine Dining in GreeceAthens - A Greek-endThe Athens RivieraCheck out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST
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86. The Athens Brunch Scene + Exclusive interview from Ombrela Cafe Brunch Bar
25:46||Season 3, Ep. 86To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode George and Maria dive into the Athens Brunch Scene, the history of brunch and why brunch is so successful in Athens.Make sure to listen to the end, where Maria interviews Katerina and Hemant from Ombrela Cafe Brunch Bar, in the neighbourhood of Pagkrati. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Until what time do you serve brunch?: Méchri ti óra servírete bránts (In Greek: Μέχρι τι ώρα σερβίρετε μπράντς)Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST85. The Athens Bar Scene + Exclusive Interview with Nora Koufou
40:35||Season 3, Ep. 85To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode George and Maria dive into the Athens Bar Scene and talk about some award winning bars in accordance to the Worlds 50 best bars.Make sure to listen to the end, where Maria interviews Nora Koufou, the Head Bartender of Line.Greek phrase shared on the episode: Let's go for a cocktail: Páme gia koktéil (In Greek: Πάμε για κοκτέιλ)Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST84. At the museum
12:35||Season 3, Ep. 84To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon.On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on visiting the museum. Tune in to learn some key words and phrases needed when you visit a museum in Greece.Note: The Acropolis Museum has free admission days onMelina Mercouri Day: March 6thGreek Independence Day: March 25thInternational Museum Day: May 18thGreek national holiday: October 28thFirst Sunday of the month: From November 1st to March 31st Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST83. Yiannis Boutaris
11:25||Season 3, Ep. 83To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode Maria goes solo for a special episode dedicated to Yiannis Boutaris, the Father of Greek wine.Tune in to hear about his life and legacy, why he was so important to the world of Greek wine, but also his work, activism and initiatives beyond wine.Κυρ Γιάννη, αντίο. Ευχαριστούμε. Καλό Παράδεισο. (Sir Yianni, goodbye. Thank you. I wish you a good paradise).Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST82. Podcast updates: Some old & some new
32:35||Season 3, Ep. 82To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode, George and Maria talk about some Podcast & website updates, some old and some new! We talk about the panel of the National Geographic panel (late and overdue - I KNOW), some new features to the website and more. Tune in to hear more and what inspired the new features on the website.Greek phrase shared on the episode: I would like to book an appointment with Maria: Tha íthela na kleíso éna rantevoú me ti María (In Greek: Θα ήθελα να κλείσω ένα ραντεβού με τη Μαρία)Mentions on the Podcast:Blog post: How to choose which Greek Island to visit on your next tripBlog post: The Greek Islands explained by clusterTravel consultation: Do you want to book a Travel Consultation with Maria? Click here.Travel tips, e-books and Top Picks: Click here.Read more about the National Geographic event here.Further Podcast Listening:How to choose which Greek Island to visit - click hereThe Athens Epidauros Festival - click hereAthens - A Greekend - click here48 hours in Athens - click hereIslands close to Athens - click hereAnd of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST81. 28th October (Re-release)
15:22||Season 3, Ep. 81To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. As today is the 28th of October, we thought it would be a great opportunity to re-issue an episode which tells you all about the significance of this day to Greece and the Greeks worldwide. On this episode, George goes solo for this mini history session about the importance of Ohi day. Ohi day (‘No’ day) is celebrated annually on the 28th October in Greece and across the Greek speaking diaspora.Tune in to learn about the significance of this day, how it is celebrated and what to look out for if you are in Greece on this day.Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST