To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here. On this episode Maria goes solo for a special episode dedicated to Yiannis Boutaris, the Father of Greek wine. Tune in to hear about his life and legacy, why he was so important to the world of Greek wine, but also his work, activism and initiatives beyond wine. Κυρ Γιάννη, αντίο. Ευχαριστούμε. Καλό Παράδεισο. (Sir Yianni, goodbye. Thank you. I wish you a good paradise). Check out the My Greek Island website...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here. On this episode, George and Maria talk about some Podcast & website updates, some old and some new! We talk about the panel of the National Geographic panel (late and overdue - I KNOW), some new features to the website and more. Tune in to hear more and what inspired the new features on the website. Greek phrase shared on the episode: I would like to book an appointment with Maria: Tha íthela na kleíso éna...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. As today is the 28th of October, we thought it would be a great opportunity to re-issue an episode which tells you all about the significance of this day to Greece and the Greeks worldwide. On this episode, George goes solo for this mini history session about the importance of Ohi day. Ohi day (‘No’ day) is celebrated annually on the 28th October in Greece and across the Greek speaking diaspora. Tune in to learn about the...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. A solo episode with Maria. We took a long break and have missed you, so thought to have a short and sweet intro back into the podcast. Tune in to hear what to expect in the upcoming episodes and how the podcast will evolve.... Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. A solo episode with Maria to say thank you as she is going to take a short break from socials. The podcast will be back soon with lots of interesting episodes and guests lined up! Make sure to head over to instagram and comment on today's post and tag a friend. The first three comments to find at least one of the episodes My Greek Island will visit this year will receive a gift once Maria is back from her social media break....

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. This episode comes with a discount code exclusive for our paid patreon subscribers. On this episode, George and Maria head to Epidaurus to talk to Chris Ward from Breakaway Greece, a small run business focused on Cycling and Outdoor holidays in the Peloponnese. Tune in to hear the story of Breakaway, what they offer and much more. To get in touch with Breakaway, check out their website and instagram account. Greek phrase shared...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here. On this episode, George and Maria talk about the uninhabited island of Spinalonga. Tune in to hear all about this island, its history and how it became famous. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Spinalonga: An island full of stories: Spinalónka: Éna nisí gemáto istoríes (In Greek: Σπιναλόγκα: Ένα νησί γεμάτο ιστορίες) Mentions: Spinalonga fortress an UNESCO World...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here. On this episode, George and Maria provide tips on how to decide which island to visit in Greece. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Which island(s) should we go to in the summer?: Se poió nisí na páme to kalokaíri?/ Se poiá nisiá na páme to kalokaíri? (In Greek: Σε ποιό νησί να πάμε το καλοκαίρι;/ Σε ποιά νησιά να πάμε το καλοκαίρι;) Mentions on episode: E-map with Marias top pick for Santorini. Click here to...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on visiting the ice cream shop.   Tune in to learn some key words and phrases needed when you visit the ice cream shop in Greece. Make sure to also tune into our episode with Django, one of the two natural Gelateria's in the world, with stores in Athens and the island of Syros. Check out the My Greek Island website...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria discuss visiting the second largest city in Greece - Thessaloniki, for a quick 2-3 day getaway or longer. Tune in to find out key information, top recommendations and more! Greek phrase shared on the episode: The White Tower of Thessaloniki: O Lefkós Pýrgos tis Thessaloníkis. (In Greek: Ο Λευκός Πύργος της Θεσσαλονίκης) Further Podcast Listening: CosmorentHalkidikiThings to do in winter in...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria head to Athens to talk to Marina Manola, the youngest member of the Manola family, who started off with a restaurant in the village of Kriopigi (Kassandra) and then expanded into the car hire business. Tune in to hear their story, tips and hidden gems from a local in the area of Kassandra and much much more. We have also obtained a discount code for all our listeners. Check out our patreon...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria explore islands close to Athens which you can visit either for a day trip or for a quick 2-3 day getaway. Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrase shared on the episode: We went to an island in the Saronic. It was very nice: Pígame se ena nisí sto Saronikó. Ítan polý oraía (In Greek: Πήγαμε σε ενα νησί στο Σαρωνικό. Ήταν πολύ ωραία) Further Podcast Listening: Top islands...

Greek Orthodox Easter is just around the corner and Maria has been getting a lot of questions on releasing an easter episode..... so George and Maria thought this would be a great time to re-release episode 29 and travel you to some of the most popular islands in Greece to spend the Greek Orthodox Easter. Tune in to hear about easter traditions and why the specific destinations are so popular. Also, we answer the questions on Easter sent in by our listeners. And as always, we share a lot of...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on top phrases for your first time in Greece.   Tune in to learn some key phrases when visiting Greece. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about Halkidiki and specifically the peninsula of Kassandra or the "first leg" as referred to in Greek, as it is the first of three peninsulas close to the city of Thessaloniki. Additionally, this episode is special! Tune in to find out why, our top recommendations and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: Like Halikidiki - no where!: San tin Chalkidikí den échei! (In Greek: Σαν την...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about the island of Serifos, an island so many of you have asked for a dedicated episode on - and as you can see, your wish is our command! Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: How do I get to the main square?: Pós tha páo stin plateía? (In Greek: Πώς θα πάω στην πλατεία;) Further Podcast Listening: SifnosSyrosKythnosAlternative islands...

On this episode, Maria talks about some new additions to the Podcast, the advertisements which thanks to all you listeners we were able to add to the podcast and the Patreon, offering access to exclusive content and ad free episodes. Patreon is a way for you to support the show with a small monthly contribution, and for us to give back to you in any way we can. We have created three Tiers for you; the My Greek Islander Tier, the My Greek Islander Wanderlust Tier and the My Greek Island...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on the Supermarket when you travel to Greece.   Tune in to learn key vocabulary around the Supermarket and how to ask for things in your essential list when visiting Greece. Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about Greece's national board game, known as Tavli. Tune in to find out more about this game, the history and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: Shall we play Tavli/Do you have Tavli please?: Tha paíxoume távli?/'Echete távli parakaló? (In Greek: Θα παίξουμε τάβλι;/'Εχετε τάβλι παρακαλώ;) Further Podcast Listening: At the cafe - Bitesize GreekThe Greek Coffee Culture Check out the My...

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. On this episode, George and Maria talk about what you can do in Athens in 48 hours, for those using the capital city of Greece as a base before heading off to an island, catching a cruise, having a city break or something else. Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrases shared on the episode: A bottle of water please/Can you please fill my bottle with water?: Éna boukáli neró parakaló/Boreíte na gemísete...

On this episode, George and Maria head to Athens to talk to Konstantinos Karakatsanis, from Gelateria Django in Greece, one of the two natural Gelaterias in the WORLD...although he will challenge you to let him know if there are any more truly natural Gelateria's in the world. Tune in to hear the background story of Django and much much more. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Let's go for ice cream: Páme gia pagotó (In Greek: Πάμε για παγωτό) Links to follow Django on social media: Django...

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on the Hotel when you travel to Greece.   Tune in to learn key vocabulary around the Hotel including how to ask for early check in, leaving your luggage and extra keys.   Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and...

On this episode, George and Maria explore destinations you can visit if you have children, but in an unconventional way.... that is, they do not focus on the big islands, but some other islands and destinations you might not have considered. Tune in to find out our top recommendations and more! Greek phrase shared on the episode: I am (we are) on holiday with the children: Eímai (eímaste) diakopés me ta paidiá (In Greek: Είμαι (είμαστε) διακοπές με τα παιδιά) Further Podcast...

On this episode, we deviate slightly from the theme of the podcast and head over to Mexico City to meet George Konstantinou, partner of Mentor, an authentic Greek restaurant and concept in the heart of Mexico City. Tune in to hear the background story of Mentor, who is behind the creation of this concept, what to expect if you visit and much more. Greek words shared on the episode: Hospitality, Memory: Filoxenía, Anámnisi (In Greek: Φιλοξενία, Ανάμνηση) Links to follow Mentor, George and...