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Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki » Vrasna May 14th 2023

The second largest city in Greece is Thessaloniki, in the far north. It is known for its fabulous food, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful scenery. It is a year round destination, known for its youthful energy, ancient archaeological sites, and bustling port. Also known as Salonika, or Saloniki, is home to some of the greatest musicians, poets, thinkers, and artists. First, let's start each morning with some bougatsa, flaky layers of filo pastry, with warm custard filling, then topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The recipes at each bakery are a deep, family secret. But best of all, a cup of strong Greek coffee goes perfectly each morning. But don't stop at breakfast. The restaurants here are known for their creative street food, as well as fine dining. The flavors are bold, and pair perfectly with ... read more
Red, white and blue
Thessaloniki at night

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki September 11th 2022

The eyes of the hare are not the same as the eyes of the owl… ~ Greek Proverb HE SAID... Today we were travelling north from Athens to Thessaloniki– by train. Having checked out of Hotel Attalos earlier in the day, we caught a taxi to Larissis Station in the mid-afternoon, made our way to the open-air platform and waited for our train to arrive. The platform soon began to fill with people, and by the time our train pulled into the station, there was a rush to board. Once we found our carriage, we settled into the less than comfortable seats and waited for the air conditioning to kick in – which unfortunately it didn’t. We pulled out of Larissis Station at 3:30pm, and we were due to arrive in Thessaloniki around 7:30pm. It wasn’t ... read more
larissis station
trio of dips
grilled eggplant

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Polychrono September 3rd 2022

Peninsula Kassandra, bratul Sithonia, statiunea Polychrono. Prima oara am ajuns aici la Sun Hotel cu autocarul cu Christian Tour prin 2015. Mi-a placut si hotelul si camera, era si aproape de plaja. Si avea si piscina, iar in zona existau bananieri imensi. A doua oara am ajuns la Hotelul Polychrono beach, direct pe plaja, un hotel mai vechi dar vederea la mare. Camerele cu nr 16, 17, 18, 19 au vedere la mare la tarif de 90 euro. Dar mare plina cu arici de mare.... read more
gradina interioara
interior camera
vedere din balcon

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Asprovalta June 1st 2022

Grecia. Grecia de Nord. Aproape de Romania, se ajunge in cateva ore 14h. Dar pensiunea Makedos merita orice drum pana la ea. Pentru rasarit, pentru pozitie, pentru barul si cafeaua-freddo expresso renumita pe plaja, pentru muzica de seara de la malul marii. Iar in statiunea Asprovalta in zona Nea Vrasna pentru gastronomie, recomand Votsalakia pentru fructele de mare. Camera dubla, mare cu vedere la mare la tarif de 80-90euro, parcare aproape, minibar.... read more
Interior camera Makedos
vedere balcon
Exterior

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki July 2nd 2018

Spectacular concert. What a memorable evening of music led by Emily Ellsworth with Anima,, Sarasota, and two Greek choirs. Sharing the stage, making music together is powerful. The house was packed. The audience included a group of kids from Village Philyros. What a wonderful reunion afterwards. We started our day at the pool with swimming and a a Greek pizza party. Oh what a day we have had. Packing and bed.in progress. ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki July 1st 2018

It was quite a day visiting the Children's Village of Philyros. We learned about the orphanage and sang a fun song for them. Then we found a common song- everyone knows "if you're happy and you know it , clap your hands". We all then put a fresh coat of paint on the playground equipment. Lots of red, blue, and yellow paint applied and also on on our appendages It was a spectacular experience. Some sightseeing. Plenty of good Greek food and water. And a rehearsal with all the festival choirs Sleep will feel very good tonight ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki June 30th 2018

Two rehearsals were bookends to a wonderful day here in Thessaloniki. Breakfast was quite fantastic. Everything anyone could ask for from eggs to crepes to 10% Greek yoghurt. Breads and sweets and fruit and yes Dolmades and many other Greek traditional foods Morning rehearsal brought our Greek choir friends to join us and Sarasota Young Voices We walked to a charming square for lunch. Many great looking plates of food consumed at outdoor cafes. A trip to the Byzantine Museum (the history of early Greece) was very interesting with enthusiastic guides. And then- dinner. Greek porkchops with ice cream for dessert before returning for another rehearsal to end the day All in all a good day in Greece. Now for some sleep! ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Sithonia October 5th 2017

Friday 22 September We were met at the Sofia airport (Bulgaria) by daddy's friend, Vasco, but not before discovering my pram was not on the conveyor belt! After searching everywhere in the tiny arrivals area, we discovered through the lost and found desk that it had never left Paris! So we arranged for it to be sent to Vasco's parents place. Daddy looked so happy to see his friend and gave him a ginormous hug! They had first met when daddy was living in New Zealand where Vasco had sailed all the way from here in Bulgaria... wow!! Vasco drove us and all our luggage (except my pram) back to his little apartment where we met his delightful wife Alina. She fed us lots of yummy fruit and brought me some trucks and cars to play ... read more
Lunch with Vasco and Alina at Kallithea
Lunch
Playing with Alina

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia June 3rd 2017

30th May to 2ndJune Paralia Pandeleimona (Olympos) Camping Poseidon is described as a traditional Greek family campsite which means it is full of long stay caravans that have been added to over the years with various shed type extensions and covered in huge tarpaulins to shade them from the ferocious summer sun. We have stayed at similar Clampett style campsites in Portugal and Spain. There are a small number of touring pitches down by the beach and we were lucky enough to get the last one. Rather than Greek families, it would appear the majority of the holiday makers are Macedonians. The whole coast is clearly tourist heaven (or hell depending on your outlook!). We cycled to the nearest main resort called Leptokarya where the beach was full of bodies frying in the sun. You can ... read more
River Enipea
Lunchtime
Our canine companion

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia May 17th 2017

As the last few days of frantic windup, packing for departure ended, beautiful Seda dropped by to take a few plants. Seda offered the best hope for the survival of Therese’s (Evan’s mother) autumn crocus which had been smuggled in from Australia after Therese died in 2014. The final panic of departure caused us to forget a couple of things, principally, Therese's croci which I had planned to distribute to friends and rellies across Europe so that her spirit might live on – later! Leaving mid-morning we took the recently completed Eurasia Tunnel, a great new exit point from Asia to the European side of the city. The traffic was not bad so we ignored the GPS and we found our own way easily through the mid-morning turmoil of Istanbul. Finally, we were on ... read more
A room with a view
Nastou View view




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