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Greek phrase shared on the episode: Ready for travel: Étoimoi gia taxídi (In Greek: Έτοιμοι για ταξίδι)
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108. Paros, Naxos and the Small Cyclades
28:42||Season 4, Ep. 108To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode George and Maria discuss some islands many of you have been asking for episodes on and those are Paros, Naxos and the small Cyclades.Tune in to hear more about these islands and if you would like us to come back with more episodes on them, get in touch!Greek phrase shared on the episode: The colors of the Aegean are unique: Ta chró̱mata tou Aigaíou eínai monadiká. (In Greek: Τα χρώματα του Αιγαίου είναι μοναδικά.)Available Itineraries/Top Picks:Athens, Santorini, Paros (+ Antiparos) and the Athens RivieraParos (+ Antiparos) ItineraryParos (+ Antiparos) e-mapFurther Podcast Listening:AmorgosAthens - A Greek-endAstypalaia Part 1 & Part 2Greek Islands for Solo TravellersThe Athens RivieraTop Greek Islands without a carMy Greek EasterExpress Skopelitis: https://www.smallcycladeslines.gr/en/home/Do you need help planning your trip to Greece? Then book a travel consultation with Maria. Click here.
106. Sailing in Greece
21:25||Season 4, Ep. 106To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode George and Maria discuss Sailing in Greece focusing on the most popular island cluster to go sailing, the Ionion, which includes islands like Kefalonia, Ithaki and Lefkada.Greek phrase shared on the episode: Shall we go sailing?: Páme gia istioploḯa? (In Greek: Πάμε για ιστιοπλοΐα;)Stay tuned as we have a surprise coming next week, with an exclusive discount for My Greek Islanders!Further Podcast ListeningTo learn more about the islands in the Ionion, tune in to our dedicated podcast episodes:KefaloniaLefkadaIthaki
105. What we go up to this summer
27:10||Season 4, Ep. 105To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.Hello everyone! We are back!On this episode George and Maria discuss what they got up to on their annual My Greek Island trip, walking you through the thought process behind the itinerary and some brief info about each destination they visited.They also touch on what to expect in the upcoming episodes.Greek phrase shared on the episode: One of my favourite islands is..: Éna apó ta agapiména mou nisiá eínai... (In Greek: Ένα από τα αγαπημένα μου νησιά είναι...)
104. The Acropolis of Lindos - Rhodes
13:00||Season 4, Ep. 104To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode George and Maria return with a third episode on Rhodes, discussing one of the most popular attractions on the island... The Acropolis of Lindos.Tune in to hear more about this stunning and iconic ancient site, learn about the history, some myths, what makes it so special and some visiting tips and tricks.Make sure to also check out our Rhodes two part episode (with bonus content for patreon subscribers) and also if you are heading to the island of Rhodes check out the Rhodes top picks: https://www.mygreekis.land/product-page/rhodes-halki-top-picksIf you are a patreon subscriber, please reach out for your free copy.To check tickets and times to visit the Acropolis of Lindos click here.
103. Rhodes - Part 2
43:04||Season 4, Ep. 103On this episode George and Maria continue their discussion on the island of Rhodes. Tune in to hear part 2!The voice heard throughout the episode is Nikos Thyris.Bonus content for this episode available on patreon for paid subscribers.Do you want to learn all of our top picks on the island of Rhodes (and Halki), then click here to purchase the Rhodes top picks - free for premium patreon subscribers.Greek phrase shared on the episode: The deer of Rhodes: To eláfi tis Ródou (In Greek: Το ελάφι της Ρόδου).
102. The best of Ithaki
33:55||Season 4, Ep. 102On this episode George and Maria discuss the island of Ithaki, an island located in the Ionio and one Maria visited for the 4th time in May 2025. Tune in to hear more about this island featured as a top destination for 2025.Bonus content for this episode available on patreon for paid subscribers.Greek words shared on the episode: OIl, Olive oil, honey, honey with yoghurt, oregano, artichokes : ladi, elaiólado, méli, méli me giaoúrti, rígani, angináres (In Greek: λάδι, ελαιόλαδο, μέλι, μέλι με γιαούρτι, ρίγανη, αγκινάρες )Ports shared on the episode:Pisoaetos (Ithaca), Sami (Kefalonia), Vasiliki (Lefkada)In the summer: Fiskardo (Kefalonia), Nydri (Lefkada)Mainland: Patras, AstakosTo book ferries click here.Mentioned on episode:Sea taxis:https://www.ithaca.gr/en/home/planning-your-trip/how-to-come-here/Trails: https://www.ithacatrails.gr/index.php/en/Tours with Spyros Couvaras : s.couvaras@gmail.com
101. Rhodes - Part 1
23:48||Season 4, Ep. 101On this episode George and Maria discuss the island of Rhodes. We had a lot to say, so we split the episode into 2 parts (and possibly also have a cheeky third one coming). Tune in to hear more about this island featured as a top destination for 2025.Greek phrase shared on the episode: I'm going to Rhodes with friends (my close friends): Páo sti Ródo me paréa (me ti paréa mou) (In Greek: Πάω στη Ρόδο με παρέα (με τη παρέα μου.