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Cover Reveal – The Song of Youth, a supernatural romantic comedy

*Drum Roll* *Cover Reveal Alert* Hi, All! I am so excited to present to you today, The Song of Youth, my new novel featuring angels from The Amulet! It’s a standalone story! Emilia wished to be young again… And then it happened. Emilia feels she’s lost out on life and wishes on her 45th birthday […]

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FREE books, beautiful nature at Litochoro and a monastery on Mt Olympus

The monastery of St Dionysios of Olympus is situated in the perfecture of Pierria, 3 km from the town of Lithochoro. I had the pleasure to visit the monastery twice in the recent months (as well as the nearby town of Litochoro, which I’m also sharing about today). I first visited last December when I […]

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The Greek Martis bracelet tradition. When, what, and what for!

It’s March, folks! Time to wear the ‘Martis!’ My mother, Ioanna, was a seamstress. Every March 1st, when my sister and I were little, she would call us to where she sat at her sewing machine and hand us red and white thread for us to twirl them around each other and make our ‘Martis’. […]

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Women’s natural role in life. Reflections on International Women’s Day

Hello, All, and a special welcome to all you awesome women out there! March 8 today, and on International Women’s Day, I feel I must salute you all. Every single one of us is special and well worth celebrating. This is not a post about women’s rights, by the way. It goes without saying that […]

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FREE books! Plus, hungry pelicans and shy flamingos in Lake Kerkini, Serres

I visited Kerkini Lake during my stay in Salonica last month. This beautiful lake with the sparkling still waters is artificial – made in 1932 when a dam was constructed on Strymon River. Situated in the prefecture of Serres, the lake is near the famous Fort Roupel, and the border to Bulgaria. It is 17km […]

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The stunning monastery of Hosios Loukas and Greek bacon pastry pinwheels

Hosios Loukas, a spectacular Byzantine monastery It was a sunny autumn day when I discovered, much to my delight, this secret gem of Greece… Now, because of my strong faith, I have visited many monasteries in my life, but I had never heard of Hosios Loukas. I consider it very fortuitous, therefore, that my coach […]

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Sightseeing in beautiful Thessaloniki and Greek lamb roast

Hello, All! Today, I am thrilled to share my travel report from my super-short stay in Thessaloniki (aka Salonica) earlier this month. I had only 1 full day to explore it and managed to admire most of its major sights and popular quarters. Scroll down towards the end of this post to find out how […]

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Greek Epiphany swimmers, a scary santa, and how to learn Greek fast

Hi, All! Today, I am sharing about the Greek customs of Epiphany, and a little from Italy too. I am also sharing a great tip on how to learn Greek really fast and for FREE. Any language you want really! I am also sharing the link to my newsletter that’s packed with FREE books! Here […]

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FREE books, Christmassy Athens, stunning Macedonia, and a delicious hot drink

CHRISTMAS IN THE RAIN AND A BIT OF GUINNESS IN ATHENS SEE THE PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK Hubby and I picked the wrong day to visit Athens for our Christmas shopping this year and we weren’t even prepared for it. The weather forecast had promised dry weather, partly sunny skies even, and instead, we found ourselves […]

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A trip to Arachova, aka Mykonos of the Winter

  I recently had the pleasure to visit Arachova, a cosmopolitan town up in the mountains that the Greeks have nicknamed Mykonos of the Winter. The same VIPs that flood Mykonos all summer do the same all winter in Arachova. It heaves with tourists from all walks of life, every hotel bed occupied on all […]

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