The Heart of Greece

23/08/2026

It sure is hot here at the moment. 38 degrees today. 11pm now and it's still 31. And that is why we have siestas 😴

Greece faces a prolonged heatwave through midweek, with highs of 38 to 40C across many areas and temperatures potentially reaching 42C.

15/08/2026

Christmas Day of the summer- 15 August 🇬🇷

Thursday night, August 13, I turned to Karen. “Anything else we want to add to OurGroceries?” “OurGroceries” is an app we use that keeps reminding us what we need before Sunday morning…

27/07/2026

The Greek immigrant experience...similar to that in New Zealand too. Worth a read:

Jim Karabatsos reflects on growing up Greek-Australian between two cultures, recalling migrant family life, racism, identity, and how belonging to both Australia and Greece ultimately became a source of strength.

25/06/2026

Finally some clarity.

Greek authorities have ordered hotels and tourist accommodation providers to stop photocopying or photographing guests’ identity documents and payment cards, citing GDPR violations and privacy risks.

10/06/2026

Hmm a little surprised at this. Don't get me wrong, the food in Athens is divine but did they go to Thessaloniki? Absolutely the gastronomic capital of Greece 🇬🇷

Greek capital claims 9th place globally, solidifying its status as a gastronomic powerhouse. 🏛️🍽️

Athens has once again confirmed its place on the global gastronomic map, securing the 9th position among the world’s best cities for food in Time Out’s latest 2026 ranking.

The Greek capital outperformed dozens of major international destinations, emerging as one of Europe’s standout cities for exceptional dining experiences.

Read the full story and see the ‘Top 10’ list on greekcitytimes.com - link in bio.

07/05/2026

Looking for Greek movies on Netflix (global)?

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09/04/2026

Leaning tower of Pisa? Pffftt..... 😉🇬🇷

Discover Ropoto, Greece's secret village, where a dramatically tilted church defies gravity and draws curious travelers. Is this the new Pisa? Find out here

05/04/2026

Greece remains the top travel choice despite rising costs:

Greek tourism stays resilient despite higher airfares and energy costs, with strong demand and rising interest across key markets.

25/03/2026

Happy Independence Day Greece! 🇬🇷❤️

15/03/2026

Tha mati = the evil eye 😉