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MY GREEK ISLAND PODCAST

MY GREEK ISLAND PODCAST

Μαρία Πιτράκκου, Γιώργος Τσούνιας

Μέρη & Ταξίδια

Welcome to the My Greek Island podcast, dedicated to take you, the wanderlust, on a journey through Greece. Join us, George & Maria, so we can share the wealth of knowledge gathered through the years, to give you insights and tips on your future travels to Greece. Along the way, you will also get to meet some local heroes and learn some Greek!

There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?

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 @mygreekisland 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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επεισόδια	84
διάρκεια	37 ώρες
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επεισόδιο	πριν 11 ημέρες
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31 Ιουλ 2023

Top hiking trails in Greece

On this episode, George and Maria, talk about some of the top hiking trails in Greece. Tune in to hear more! And if you have some trails you think should have been included on this list, get in touch and who knows.... we might come back with a part 2!Podcast Episodes:ChaniaChania Q&ATop islands without a carKarpathosThe Best of SantoriniA My Greek Islander in SantoriniLefkadaOrfia KefaloniaThe...

24 Ιουλ 2023

Dekapentavgoustos (15 August) - Re-release

The 15th of August is a very significant day for Greece, so since we are getting closer to August we thought to remind you why! This is a re-release of episode 7 of the podcast from Season 1...On this episode, George and Maria will discuss the biggest date in the Greek Orthodox calendar (other than Easter), celebrated in Greek communities all over the world but for us, synonymous with...

17 Ιουλ 2023

Top Greek Islands without a car

On this episode, George and Maria, talk about Greek Islands you can visit and don't need a car. Tune in to hear the top destinations for non-drivers and some top tips for each destination.Do you have more destinations in Greece you think are appropriate for non-drivers? If so, get in touch and who knows.... we might come back with a part 2!Things to note mentioned during the episode:Dedicated...

10 Ιουλ 2023

At the beach - Bitesize Greek

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. At the beach – Bitesize Greek 9. You will learn key vocabulary around spending a day at the beach whilst in Greece and ordering some basic food/refreshments. Make sure to head over to the instagram page @mygreekisland and check out the dedicated posts and story highlights for each of our episodes. Check out the...

3 Ιουλ 2023

Random things about Greece

On this episode, George and Maria, are going to talk about some random facts, traditions and in general all things Greek! Tune in to hear their top picks for the episode "Random things about Greece" and please get in touch if you have some more to share as we plan to come back with a part 2!Things to note mentioned during the podcast include:The Greek Coffee Culture: Blog post: The Greek Coffee...

26 Ιουν 2023

The Athens Riviera

On this episode, George and Maria will take you on a trip to the Athens Riviera. The lesser known part of Athens with many tourists who focus on seeing the Centre and heading off to an island.The Athens Riviera is the south-east coastline of Athens and host a range of beaches, seaside resorts and some historic sites. Along the Athens Riviera, you will find the gem that is Lake Vouliagmeni which...

19 Ιουν 2023

Folegandros

On this episode, George and Maria will take tell to a less known and one of the smallest islands in the cluster of the Cyclades called Folegandros. Tune in to hear all about the island, the top things to do, useful information to keep in mind for your visit, some tips and tricks and of course, as always, some verified MGI recommendations!Song by Eleni Fouriera mentioned on the podcast: words...

12 Ιουν 2023

Taking the taxi - Bitesize Greek

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. Taking the taxi – Bitesize Greek 8 You will learn key vocabulary around taking that taxi in Greece, how to ask for some recommendations and what to expect when taking a taxi from the airport in Athens. Make sure to head over to the instagram page @mygreekisland and check out the dedicated posts and story...

5 Ιουν 2023

My Greek Chef - Ioannis Kourtoglou

On this episode, George and Maria will introduce you to a local hero who will make their way to your heart through your stomach! Tune in to meet Ioannis Kourtoglou (or Yianni as we refer to him during the episode), a professional chef with over 10 years of experience and hear HIS story, his first cooking experience, how he links psychology to food and what his dreams are for the future.Also...

The Athens Epidauros Festival

On this episode, George and Maria will take tell you all about the Athens Epidauros Festival, an annual cultural festival that takes place in Greece during the summer months. welcoming music, dance and theatre from local and international scene, focusing on two main and historic theatres, the ancient theatre of Epidavros and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens.Tune in to hear all about the...

Lefkada

On this episode, George and Maria will take you to one of the most popular islands to visit in the Ionian sea; the island of Lefkada.Tune in to hear all about the island, the top things to do, useful information to keep in mind for your visit, some tips and tricks and of course, as always, some verified MGI recommendations!Greek phrase shared on the podcast "I am going sailing in Lefkada": Tha...

Taking the metro - Bitesize Greek

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on taking the metro and also include some useful information for a short trip to Athens around which tickets to get and which to look out for You will learn key vocabulary around taking the metro in Greece as well as some key words and phrases that can be useful for your stay in Greece....

Orfia Retreats and Glamping

On this episode, George and Maria will take you to some of the island of Kefalonia to meet a local hero; Christina - the owner of Orfia Retreats and Glamping. Tune in to hear more about Orfia, how the idea was born, what you can do there and how to book!Also tune in to the dedicated episodes on Kefalonia to learn more about the top things to do on the island.Check out the My Greek Island...

Top 5 Islands 2023

On this episode, George and Maria will inspire you and present to you 5 islands they have picked out for you for you to visit in 2023. Tune in to hear the MGI list for 2023 and some short and sweet tips for each of these 5 islands. Make sure to check out the stories on the My Greek Island Instagram page @mygreekisland, to see more information on the My Greek Island visit to Syros and Karpathos....

My Greek Easter

On this episode, George and Maria will take 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. Also, we answer the questions on Easter sent in by our listeners. And as always, we share a lot of useful information to keep in mind for your visit to Greece over Easter.Also...

Taking the ferry - Bitesize Greek

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. Taking the ferry - Bitesize Greek episode 6. You will learn key vocabulary around taking the boat/ferry in Greece as well as some key words and phrases that can be useful for your stay in Greece. Make sure to head over to the instagram page @mygreekisland and check out the dedicated posts and story highlights...

Sifnos

On this episode, George and Maria will take you to probably the most delicious greek island; the island of Sifnos.Tune in to hear why the island has this foodie paradise reputation, the top things to do, useful information to keep in mind for your visit, some tips and tricks and of course, as always, some verified MGI recommendations! Make sure to check out the stories saved on the highlights...

Kythera - Part 2

On this episode, George and Maria will take you to probably the least know Ionian island called Kythera. This is part 2 of the series of two episodes on the island. So make sure you listen to part 1 first.Tune in to hear the top things to do in Kythera, useful information to keep in mind for your visit, some tips and tricks and of course, as always, some verified MGI recommendations! And also...

At the café - Bitesize Greek

On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This is Bitesize Greek Episode 5 - At the cafeMake sure to head over to the instagram page @mygreekisland and check out the dedicated posts and story highlights for each of our episodes. Maria has also written a dedicated blog post about the Greek Coffee Culture. To read it click here. And for the dedicated...

My Greek Vegan

On this episode, George and Maria will interview a local hero and superwoman, Nicoletta Barbata, all the way form the secluded island of Anafi. She is a photographer, a blogger, a passionate wine lover and also VEGAN and onequartergreek! Click here to see her Instagram page.Tune in to hear all about the vegan scene in Greece, how it has evolved over the years, which Greek foods are vegan, and...