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The music heard on this episode is called Nostalgia by Georgia Kombou. Click here to listen.

On this episode George and Maria talk about the musical instrument known as the Bouzouki, which is an integral part of the greek culture and music.

Tune in to hear about this musical instrument and also meet an award winning Bouzouki player from the island of Cyprus called Georgia Kombou.

To connect with Georgia, find her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Spotify.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Where can I find live bouzouki music please?: Pou boró na vro zontaní mousikí me bouzoúki parakaló? (In Greek: Που μπορώ να βρω ζωντανή μουσική με μπουζούκι παρακαλώ;)

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On this episode George and Maria discuss 5 (+1 bonus) destinations you should include in your 2025 travel plans to Greece.

Tune in to hear which destinations we recommend and some key information for each.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: This year I want to go to...(e.g. Ithaca, Tinos, Astypalaia-i, Rhodes, Amorgos, Cyprus): Fétos thélo na páo stin...Itháki,Tíno, Astypálaia, Ródo, Amorgó, Kýpro (In Greek: Φέτος θέλω να πάω στην...Ιθάκη,Τήνο, Αστυπάλαια, Ρόδο, Αμοργό, Κύπρο)

For My Greek Island Guides by destination (e.g. Santorini, Syros, Astypalaia, Karpathos) with all of Marias top picks click here.

Further Podcast Listening:

• The best of Kefalonia
• Orfia Retreats and Glamping - Kefalonia
• Lefkada
• Syros
• Astypalaia - Part 1
• Astypalaia - Part 2
• Karpathos
• The best of Santorini
• 48 Hours in Athens
• Athens - A Greek-end

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 TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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On this episode George and Maria dive into destinations you can visit in Greece over Christmas.

Tune in to hear which destinations we recommend but also watch out for some top tips from Maria.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Shall we go to Greece for Christmas?: Páme stin Elláda gia ta Christoúgenna? (In Greek: Πάμε στην Ελλάδα για τα Χριστούγεννα;)

Further Podcast Listening:

• My Greek Christmas & New Year
• Greece Ski Destinations (and more)
• Nafplio
• The Athens Bar Scene
• Thessaloniki
• 48 Hours in Athens
• Things to do in Winter in Greece
• Fine Dining in Greece
• Athens - A Greek-end
• The Athens Riviera

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 TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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On this episode George and Maria dive into the Athens Brunch Scene, the history of brunch and why brunch is so successful in Athens.

Make sure to listen to the end, where Maria interviews Katerina and Hemant from Ombrela Cafe Brunch Bar, in the neighbourhood of Pagkrati.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Until what time do you serve brunch?: Méchri ti óra servírete bránts (In Greek: Μέχρι τι ώρα σερβίρετε μπράντς)

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 TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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On this episode George and Maria dive into the Athens Bar Scene and talk about some award winning bars in accordance to the Worlds 50 best bars.

Make sure to listen to the end, where Maria interviews Nora Koufou, the Head Bartender of Line.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Let's go for a cocktail: Páme gia koktéil (In Greek: Πάμε για κοκτέιλ)

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 TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on visiting the museum.

Tune in to learn some key words and phrases needed when you visit a museum in Greece.

Note: The Acropolis Museum has free admission days on

• Melina Mercouri Day: March 6th
• Greek Independence Day: March 25th
• International Museum Day: May 18th
• Greek national holiday: October 28th
• First Sunday of the month: From November 1st to March 31st

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 adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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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 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 TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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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 rantevoú me ti María (In Greek: Θα ήθελα να κλείσω ένα ραντεβού με τη Μαρία)

Mentions on the Podcast:

• Blog post: How to choose which Greek Island to visit on your next trip
• Blog post: The Greek Islands explained by cluster
• Travel consultation: Do you want to book a Travel Consultation with Maria? Click here.
• Travel tips, e-books and Top Picks: Click here.
• Read more about the National Geographic event here.

Further Podcast Listening:

• How to choose which Greek Island to visit - click here
• The Athens Epidauros Festival - click here
• Athens - A Greekend - click here
• 48 hours in Athens - click here
• Islands close to Athens - click here

And of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, 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 TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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