One Greek Easter I introduced my brother to traditional holiday foods. Maybe ignorance is bliss. Read on to learn more. Continue reading…
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Storms Aren’t People – So Why Are We Naming Them?
I wonder why storms get named. One named Elias gave us a run for the money. I’ve got a better name for him. Click through to find out. Continue reading…
Mud, Mess, and Miracles: The Kindness of a Greek Village
In our Greek village, it all began with the kind of storm that makes history. The worst in over a century, they said. Keep reading to find out what happened. Continue reading…
From Knitted Trunks to Azure Waters: A Journey Through Beaches & Life
Today, my beach holidays look much different than those of my childhood. But each has given me something I’m grateful for. Read on to find out. Continue reading…
Travelling with Alex in Lefkada: A Masterclass in Risk and Regret
We had decided to spend two “relaxing” weeks touring on the island of Lefkada and in the northern villages of mainland Greece. And by relaxing, I was imagining leisurely drives, lazy lunches, plush hotels every evening, and perhaps a cocktail or two by the pool. You know, the type of holiday where the most stressful… Continue reading…
I Miss My Greek Mother-in-Law
Today I pay tribute to my Greek mother-in-law, Debbie. I truly miss her. May her memory be eternal. Continue reading…
How Many Mountains?
Greece offers more than just sunny beaches and relaxing tavernas. By venturing beyond the traditional resorts, we can discover the true beauty of Greece. And that means taking to the mountains. Watch out for storms This morning, we sat on our balcony enjoying the breathtaking sight. The sun was rising over the majestic mountains… Continue reading…
The Not-So Ancient Battle of the Sexes
Living in Greece with a Greek wife has truly opened my eyes. Greece, after all, is the home of philosophy, and I can’t help it if I absorb a little of it. I’m talking about the not-so ancient battle of the sexes. Continue reading…
The Beauty of an Anglo-Greek Marriage
I talk a lot about my Anglo-Greek marriage—I’ve published a few books about it. Read on as I share the beauty of it. Continue reading…
Don’t Eat the Oranges!
But the oranges looked so good! Oranges and fruits of my youth As a boy growing up in England, fruit was a luxury. We had satsumas in our Christmas stockings; we had stuff like tinned peaches and pineapple, and nobody had bowls of fruit in England unless there was illness in the house. In England,… Continue reading…