I needed a spark of joy in my life and I got it in the form of my friend’s big fat Greek wedding. The whole event felt like I was a protagonist in a Hollywood movie.
Category: Greece
My Friend’s Big Fat Greek Wedding Part III: A Perfect Day in Poulithra
My Greek friend is getting married! Opa! And I got invited to her wedding in Greece! Double Opa. Follow along as I document the fun, craziness and confusion of being a foreigner at a Greek Wedding. Good Morning, Poulithra The soft golden sunlight creeped through […]
My Friend’s Big Fat Greek Wedding Part II: My Odyssey Ends
My Greek friend Maria is getting married! Opa! And I got invited to her wedding in Greece! Double Opa. Follow along as I document the fun, craziness and confusion of being a foreigner at a Greek Wedding. Recap My friend is getting married in the […]
My Friend’s Big Fat Greek Wedding Part I: The Odyssey Begins
My Greek friend Maria is getting married! Opa! And I got invited to her wedding in Greece! Double Opa. Follow along as I document the fun, craziness and confusion of being a foreigner at a Greek Wedding.
A Wonderful Day in Paros
I spent a perfect one day in Paros. Despite the crazy wind, Naoussa proved to be a beautiful place.
Last Day in Naxos
My last day in Naxos was idyllic. It was a leisurely day marked with no plans, where activities were dictated by my mood and desires… and the wind, literally. Up Late I had planned to wake up early to profit from a long day… but […]
Day Trip to Delos and Mykonos
Today I took a day tour to the islands of Delos and Mykonos from Naxos. First, I did a trip in time to one of the richest cities of Antiquity, and then, I sailed across to a modern-day playground for the rich and beautiful people. […]
Naxos Day 2:Â The Theme is Xalara
Today was a day of pure xalara. If you haven’t been following, xalara is a Greek word I learned during this trip. It means something to the effect of “let it be” or “just let it flow.” It is a bit like hakuna matata. No […]
A Reunion in Athens and a Majestic Sunset in Naxos
View of Naxos Town
Katerini: Living the Greek Way
My second and third day at Katerini were easy going and very relaxing. Through Katerina and her friends, I have felt exposed to the Greek way of life. It’s a life were personal and familial relationships are crucial, where things move slow, and life is […]