Heritage Features

Greek traditions of the pomegranate

The Greek Pomegranate: A Symbol of Luck, Life &...

Few fruits carry as much meaning in Greek culture as the vibrant red pomegranate, το ρόδι. Bursting with ruby seeds and ancient symbolism, it has long been considered a sign...

The Greek Pomegranate: A Symbol of Luck, Life &...

Few fruits carry as much meaning in Greek culture as the vibrant red pomegranate, το ρόδι. Bursting with ruby seeds and ancient symbolism, it has long been considered a sign...

The Hand Door Knocker

Knocking on History: The Story of the Hand Door...

I have to confess - one of my favourite films is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Every time I watch it, I find myself laughing out loud, because so many of...

Knocking on History: The Story of the Hand Door...

I have to confess - one of my favourite films is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Every time I watch it, I find myself laughing out loud, because so many of...

Greek briki

The Briki: Brewing Memories of Greek Coffee

For as long as I can remember, the smell of freshly brewed Greek coffee has meant home. As a child, visiting my family in Greece, I would wake to the...

The Briki: Brewing Memories of Greek Coffee

For as long as I can remember, the smell of freshly brewed Greek coffee has meant home. As a child, visiting my family in Greece, I would wake to the...

White Lake, Elafonisi: Discovering Cretan Salt With My Family

White Lake, Elafonisi: Discovering Cretan Salt ...

Just a short drive north of the pink sands of Elafonisi, my family and I came across a hidden treasure — White Lake (Áspri Limni). Nestled near Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, this...

White Lake, Elafonisi: Discovering Cretan Salt ...

Just a short drive north of the pink sands of Elafonisi, my family and I came across a hidden treasure — White Lake (Áspri Limni). Nestled near Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, this...

Godess Hestia symbol

Greek Goddess Hestia

Embracing the Spirit of Hestia: The Greek Goddess of Domesticity and the Hearth The ancient Greeks believed that every home, no matter its size or grandeur, was touched by the...

Greek Goddess Hestia

Embracing the Spirit of Hestia: The Greek Goddess of Domesticity and the Hearth The ancient Greeks believed that every home, no matter its size or grandeur, was touched by the...

Lafkada Traditional Weaving

Traditional Weaving In Lefkada, Greece

Weaving in Karia, a village in Lefkada, Greece, has a rich history deeply rooted in local tradition and culture. Dating back to ancient times, weaving in this region was primarily...

Traditional Weaving In Lefkada, Greece

Weaving in Karia, a village in Lefkada, Greece, has a rich history deeply rooted in local tradition and culture. Dating back to ancient times, weaving in this region was primarily...