Greek Bougatsa
The weekend is here again which means another baking session. I’ve gone Greek today and have made a Μπουγάτσα (Bougatsa), typically served at breakfast in Greece. Continue reading
Greece
A-Z of My Favourite Holiday Destinations: Thassos
The Northern most island in Greece is my destination of choice for T. Thassos, where I first went 19 years ago, has no airport and but can be reached by ferry from either Kavala or Keramoti. Continue reading
A-Z of My Favourite Holiday Destinations: Ioannina
Ioannina, the capital of Greece’s Epirus region. So much has happened since I was there at the start of February! That was a great weekend. Continue reading
A-Z of My Favourite Holiday Destinations: Galissas
Galisass (Γαλησσάς), the small village on the Greek island of Syros in the Cyclades. I enjoy Syros so much that after first visiting in 2013 I have been back 3 more times in 2014 and 2015 – and in 2019… Continue reading
A-Z of My Favourite Holiday Destinations: Athens
I’ve been inspired by Victoria Hislop’s current project on Twitter – She’s tweeting an A-Z of her favourite places in Greece. Many places I’ve been to, many I haven’t. Continue reading
My 2020 Holidays Are Booked!
With 2020 now well under way I’ve more or less booked all my holidays for the year ahead. Continue reading
Around the Island :: Γύρο από το Νισή
Today I’ve done my own self-guided tour of Thassos and have driven a whole lap of the island.
47 Days to Go…
In slightly more than a month, I set off on my 3 week holiday which will take me further than I’ve ever driven before. After work on May 17th I leave for Greece!
Rainy, Stormy Halkida
What great weather we’ve had today… NOT! It is that time of year when the weather in Greece is starting to turn. On the plus side, I did see a sort of sunset tonight.
Greek Referendum
This time last year I was in Athens. One year ago today I visited the Acropolis and I went to the beach in Glyfada. When I see the images of Athens in the news and hear about it on the… Continue reading