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My top picks for pistachio treats in Aegina
Visiting Aegina without trying its signature product, the famous all over Greece Aegenitian pistachio, is inevitable. There’s no better or healthier snack than a bag of roasted pistachios when you arrive at the port or when you relax at one of the sandy beaches and...
Patounis Soap Manufacturer keeps alive a brilliant tradition of ancient routes
In the stunning town of Corfu, history is evident and obvious all around and it’s exactly this element that charms and attracts visitors from all over the world. Its cultural heritage, its architectural wealth, its numerous museums and sights as well as its various...
The sweet side of your trip to Corfu: 4 must visit patisseries
People who know me, readers of my posts and subscribers to my blog acknowledge two facts about me: Fact no 1: Local gastronomy and original tastes of a destination is an important part of any trip of mine. It’s my solid belief that food is a part of the culture of a...
Mon Repos: The elegant palace – symbol of Corfu and its vast gardens
The highlights of Corfu are not just walking around the gorgeous paved alleys of the old town, having a coffee under the elegant Liston arcade or enjoying the unique traditions of Easter. The beloved Ionian island that's at its best during springtime, is full of...
The imposing remains of the Temple of Apollo in Kolona and the Archaeological Museum of Aegina
As ships and sailing boats reach the vivid port of Aegina, with the elegant neoclassical houses stretching behind the calm waters and the colourful fishing boats, the imposing ruins and a sole column of the ancient Temple of Apollo welcome the island's visitors....
Dionysios Solomos museum: the great Greek poet’s residence in Corfu
If Corfu, and especially its old town, looks like a geographical and cultural mosaic, then its stones and colours have been a contribution of many European nations' influence and cultures. But equally significant has been the impact of important personalities that...