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03/06/2025

Early hours picking Santorini fava with Arsenios - moments from ‘Topos Santorini’ documentary Eudaimonia Tourism

01/05/2025

Welcome May! ☺️
🌼 Moment from St. George church in Ano Meria, Folegandros

20/04/2025

Χριστός Ανέστη! Happy Easter!
#καλοπασχα

18/04/2025

Προσκύνημα σε 7 επιτάφιους στο κέντρο της Αθήνας.
Seven epitaphs in Athens city center.

18/04/2025

Good Friday Greek customs and traditions. Click on the link and watch the video.

Good Friday Greek customs and traditions It is a mourning day, people visit their lost loved ones' graves to clean them and light the candles. On Good Friday Greeks cook simple food with no olive oil, seasoned with v

03/03/2025

Χρόνια Πολλά!
What is the Great Lent (Megali Sarakosti)?
What does Clean Monday mark, why is it called "clean"?
What is lagana and the links with ancient Greece?
Kyra Sarakosti, symbolism

Greek Orthodox Lent (Great Lent)In the Greek Orthodox Church, Great Lent (Megali Sarakosti) is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, self-examination, and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter (Pascha). It begins on Clean Monday and ends on Holy Satu

02/03/2025

The raw energy, dramatic storytelling, and deep symbolism make the Skyros Carnival one of the most mystical and meaningful celebrations in Greece.

Skyros island carnival video!

The island and Greek destination that comes to mind when talking about Apokries is Skyros. Located in the Sporades island complex with access by road to Evia...

01/03/2025

Skyros Carnival is one of Greece’s most fascinating and symbolic celebrations, blending ancient mythology, rural traditions, and Dionysian influences. Held annually on the island of Skyros, in the Sporades, known for its unique costumes, folklore performances, feasting, traditional music, and its famous ritual of the "Geros," the "Korela," and the "Frangos". It is a communal experience, uniting generations through shared history and celebration.

Skyros Carnival - A Timeless Tradition Worth ExperiencingSkyros Carnival is one of Greece’s most fascinating and symbolic celebrations, blending ancient mythology, rural traditions, and Dionysian influences. Held annually on the island of Skyros,

01/03/2025

Καλό μήνα! Best wishes for March!
Do you know Martaki - the March bracelet - its significance and link with ancient Greece?
#μαρτης #μαρτακια

A much-loved Greek tradition is wearing the March bracelet made of red & white threads on the 1st March. The bracelet is called Martis (March in Greek) or martaki. The white signifies purity and the red life & passion. The bracelet is prepared

17/01/2025

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Experience Greece with Purpose 💙🤍

We're thrilled to announce 'Responsible Explorer' by
Zorbabook. In partnership with eXplorins, we present, Greece's first loyalty ecosystem app dedicated to responsible tourism - a transformative step toward meaningful and impactful travel.

🌄 Travel is more than breathtaking views and iconic
destinations. With Responsible Explorer, you become a part of a movement that uplifts local communities, celebrates authentic traditions, and safeguards Greece's cultural and natural heritage for future generations.

🗺 How it works?
•Discover: Explore handpicked destinations - partners who are committed to responsible & authentic practices.
• Earn: Collect RE points by engaging with our partners and making meaningful, mindful travel choices.
• Redeem: Use your RE points for exclusive rewards and contribute to impactful local projects that support communities.

🧭 Travel with purpose:
Picture yourself staying in a cozy family guesthouse, unlocking the beauty of a local hiking trail, learning to cook with freshly picked local ingredients, visiting a folklore museum in a mountain village, or purchasing handmade artisan crafts. Every step you take supports the heart and soul of Greece while creating a positive, lasting impact.

✨Be the change:
By traveling responsibly, you'll uncover the true essence of Greece and contribute towards shaping flourishing destinations!

'Responsible Explorer' is your passport to travel with intention, offering tools to ensure every destination thrives because of your journey.

This isn't just travel - it's a movement. Together, we can rewrite the story and impact of tourism in Greece, one experience at a time ⛵️

Together, Zorbabook and eXplorins are reimagining visitor loyalty and engagement to create a meaningful and regenerative travel experience.

Join the ‘Responsible Explorer’ journey today and make every choice matter - because the way you travel shapes the world you leave behind. 🌏 fans

22/12/2024

Μοιραζόμαστε δύο ιδιαίτερες συνταγές για κουραμπιέδες, οι κουραμπιέδες των Αιγυπτιωτών με γέμιση πάστας χουρμά/καρυδόψυχας/σισαμιού & τους μικρασιάτικους με αμυγδαλόσκονη!
Αιγυπτιώτικοι κουραμπιέδες με άγγουα (γέμιση χουρμά) https://www.zorbabook.com/recipe/10242/aigyptiotikoi-koyrampiedes-me-aggoya-gemisi-xoyrma
Κουραμπιέδες Μικρασιατικοί με αμυγδαλόσκονη https://www.zorbabook.com/recipe/10368/koyrampiedes-mikrasiatikoi-me-amygdaloskoni

#κουραμπιεδες #αιγυπτιώτες

22/12/2024

Karavaki, the Greek Christmas boat custom and symbolism.

Greece has always been a marine country and Greeks have strong emotional and financial ties with the sea. Decorating a ship for Xmas symbolizes these strong ties with the sea and serves as a token of gratitude to the sailors, fishermen, and captain