Visitors driving from Athens down to the Peloponnese begin their journey with a popular landmark – the Corinth Canal. It’s worth stopping to take a look – with its straight sides of approximately 100 meters in height and its narrow width of just 25 meters, this famous canal is a dramatic and photogenic sight. With the land distance separating the Saronic Gulf from the Gulf of Corinth being just over six kilometers, it is no wonder that it was long the dream to cut a canal through this narrow strip of land between the Peloponnese and the mainland in order to save ships the long navigation arou ..read more

Eleanna Tabouri is an emerging Greek fashion designer who has successfully managed to wow the industry with her bold, defining and standout blazer pieces. With a wealth of experiences under her belt, Eleanna is a fine example of an individual who isn’t afraid to follow her life’s purpose. Juggling two demanding and time-consuming careers at once, Eleanna shows us that everything is possible as long as you trust the timing of your life and stay true to your course.  She recently sat down with Fly Me To The Moon for this “Artistic Tales” interview to share her inspiring journey of how stud ..read more

As the food industry continues to evolve, innovative ideas and ever-changing trends reinvent familiar flavors by introducing novel tastes. At Fly Me To The Moon we love celebrating local talent, and for this “Artistic Tales” interview we step into the world of sweetness by introducing not one but two standout pâtissier who humbly apply their international experience to create bespoke flavors.  Noble Pastry is a shining example that with challenges comes opportunity. When talented people come together and combine their unique gifts, fueled by creative inspiration, the results are miraculo ..read more

Eleanna Tabouri is an emerging Greek fashion designer who has successfully managed to wow the industry with her bold, defining and standout blazer pieces. With a wealth of experiences under her belt, Eleanna is a fine example of an individual who isn’t afraid to follow her life’s purpose. Juggling two demanding and time-consuming careers at once, Eleanna shows us that everything is possible as long as you trust the timing of your life and stay true to your course.  She recently sat down with Fly Me To The Moon for this “Artistic Tales” interview to share her inspiring journey of how stud ..read more

Greece is a surprisingly mountainous country. While some of the mountains are world-famous, especially Olympus, home of the ancient gods, others are a wonderful surprise for the visitor. Let’s visit four of our favorites: Mt. Olympus – Thessaly Mt Olympus, at 2,917 meters, is Greece’s tallest mountain. It is also a towering cultural presence, the home of the twelve gods: Poseidon, Hera, Hestia, Demeter, Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Athena, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, and Ares. And, at the head of the Pantheon, Zeus. This was truly sacred land.  At ancient Dion, in the foothills of Mt. Oly ..read more

The Holiday season in Greece does not wrap up on January 1st – there is still more to celebrate here in this devout and festive country. In Greece, the holiday season comes to a finale a few days into the new year. On the 6th of January, all Greece celebrates Epiphany. This is the 12th day of Christmas, as in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Epiphany is the day celebrating the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist. The Holy Trinity comes together in this holiday: God the Father spoke from the heavens, God the Son was being baptized, and the Holy Spirit appeared, represented by a dove ..read more

As many friends of Greece know, the holiday season in Greece has many of the same elements of the holiday season elsewhere, just not necessarily in the same order. While many countries have Santa Claus visiting homes on Christmas Eve, in Greece there is Agios Vasilis – Saint Basil. Bearing gifts and good cheer, this red-suited gentleman arrives the eve of his name day – January first. Therefore, New Year’s Eve in Greece unites the Greek Santa Claus with traditional New Years’ parties and of course family dinners. And, this being Greece, there is of course also a special dish – the Vasilopita ..read more

Wishing you a beautiful Holiday Season! As Christmas and New Year approach, we’d love to share Greek traditions with our friends from around the globe. Holiday Greetings from Greece Greeks love to exchange kind greetings at any opportunity – even wishing one another “Happy Week” on Mondays – Καλή Εβδομάδα (Kali Evdomada). Merry Christmas in Greek is Καλά Χριστούγεννα (Kalá Christoúyenna). To wish someone a Happy New Year, it’s Καλή Χρονιά – Kalí Chroniá (that’s a soft ‘ch’ like in “Christmas”). For all festive occasions this time of year, and to extend good wishes to people of all faiths, we ..read more

Northern Greece is a woodland paradise. It’s filled with glassy lakes- each with its own cultural heritage, biotopes, wildlife, and scenery. Here are three unique Lake Towns and their surrounding regions that unite history, culture, and abundant natural beauty. Kastoria, the Gem on the Lake Kastoria is one of northern Greece’s most famously beautiful towns. Built like an amphitheater on the slopes of the peninsula on shores of the magnificent lake Orestiada, Kastoria combines absolute serenity with aristocratic elegance, making for a fine destination in any season, but the cooler months perha ..read more

There’s no time like autumn and winter to visit Northern Greece. In the cooler seasons, these mountainous and lush regions are at their very best, with their brilliant golden and red foliage in fall and romantic dusting of snow in winter. The rustic, elegant cuisine – so rich in dishes of wild game, foraged mushrooms, and other regional delights -suits brisk temperatures. Delicious local PDO wines accompany the dishes. Monasteries and wonderful Byzantine churches, plus a proud tradition of local long-established industry, offer meaningful experiences to connect with the area for a more person ..read more