MY GREEK ISLAND PODCAST

Do you need help planning your trip to Greece? Then book a travel consultation with Maria. For more information click here . To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here . On this episode George and Maria discuss some neighbourhoods to stay in Athens on your first or subsequent visits! Tune in to hear which neighbourhoods we recommend and some key information for ea...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here . 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 Bou...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here . 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,...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here . 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...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here . 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 t...

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here . 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...

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 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...

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 Yian...

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 sha...

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 o...

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 in...

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 Is...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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 Πύρ...

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 mu...

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...

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. Als...

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 o...

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...

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...

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  Ti...

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.mygree...