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Greek yogurt (strained)
Date: April 19, 2016
Famous the world over, Greek yogurt has come to fashion during the last 15 years. It is strained yogurt (from cow’s pasteurized milk)...
The summer tastes of Naxos, deep fried fry
Date: April 10, 2016
Tastes that make you feel like you are in a beachfront tavern sipping some chilled ouzo as the sea breeze cools you down. Ah, the taste of ...
Naxos, Sailing into the Aegean Sea
Date: March 18, 2016
It had always been my dream to try one of the most exciting activities ever; sailing. I finally got the opportunity to go sailing on Naxos ...
My homecoming to Naxos
Date: March 02, 2016
It feels like yesterday leaving Naxos to find a job abrοad at the age of 18. Today, after several decades, I am visiting my homeland once again ...
Choosing Naxos Town hotels
Date: February 17, 2016
I’ve been to Naxos twice so far. Both times, I chose to stay in the capital, in the wonderful Naxos Town hotels, believing that it would be easier for me ...
A historic tour of Naxos
Date: February 12, 2016
The contribution of Naxos to the historical web of Greece is undoubtedly great. The proof is found in the ancient scripts of the first ...
The wine of Naxos
Date: February 8, 2016
Naxos has always been a wine producing island. The island is one of the alleged birthplaces of Dionysus, the ancient god of wine and ...
Farmlands of Naxos
Date: February 8, 2016
A drive through the countryside of Naxos actually reveals a very respectable farmland production base. The Tragea area is more of a ...
Moutsouna rocks!
Date: February 7, 2016
Our visit to this charming little fishing hamlet was absolutely fantastic. It is far enough from everywhere to be quiet. There is still ...
Oh sorry, I forgot my swimsuit …
Date: February 6, 2016
If there is anything I love about the beaches of Naxos it is the fact that due to the islands numerous beaches, skinny dipping is so ...
The 10 must see places on Naxos
Date: February 4, 2016
If this is your first visit to Naxos, then you would be wondering which are the best places to see, in order to get an idea of what Naxos ...
Why food on Naxos tastes so good?
Date: January 19, 2016
A place abundant in produce of all varieties is expected to have a rich and interesting cuisine. Naxos has both these qualities in its cuisine. It is ....
Naxos at a glance
Date: January 5, 2016
Naxos' unique character results from its strong bond with its glorious past and from its resistance to surrender to the influence of ...
Missing Naxos
Date: December 12, 2015
It’s been nearly 3 months since i got back from my holidays on Naxos and i already miss it. I miss the island and its people. I miss the long evening walks at ...
Buying herbs and spices from Naxos
Date: September 15, 2015
There is something special and unique about the Naxian cuisine. Aromas that awaken the deepest childhood memories, for those fortunate ...
Gathering seashells on Naxos
Date: August 07, 2015
This article is not about me; it concerns my 82 year old aunt whose origin is from Naxos and who has an absolute obsession with gathering seashells. Why? ...
Naxos, the biggest Cycladic island
Date: July 21, 2015
I am not known for my directional or geographic sense and hiking for me is basically going to the neighborhood deli and maybe walking the length of the ...
From Norway to Naxos
Date: July 20, 2015
The decision to visit Naxos was made after my wife Else saw some photos of Naxos on Pinterest and said to me “Eg har lyst til å besøkje Naxos ein dag” ...
Moutsouna - This quaint small port
Date: July 19, 2015
Port of Moutsouna - This quaint small port gave me the feeling of being in a black and white movie... I mean it’s a fantastic place to be at because it really takes you ...
Naxos, the family-friendly island
Date: July 15, 2015
I thought Greek Islands meant partying until my sister’s boyfriend mentioned that his brother and his family had spent summer in Greece on the ...
Kouros of Apollon
Date: July 15, 2015
Oh, this magnificent Kouros! This is no ordinary piece of marble, we are talking about a 10.5m marble statue!! That is 3.5 storey high!
Naxian cheese
Date: July 14, 2015
An island this may be but the variety of cheese to be tasted is pretty big if you consider that most places in the world specialize in ...
The most traditional villages of Naxos
Date: July 10, 2015
Speaking of traditional villages on the island I expected to see more but it seems that the Naxians have not been abler to hold onto ...
Big, bigger, biggest ...
Date: July 9, 2015
Portara – It is the biggest bloody doorway I have ever seen! These guys were trying to impress and they have surely succeeded! Those are ...
Strolling in the Old Market
Date: July 8, 2015
The old market is in fact the area within the old castle walls at Naxos town. The streets are typically narrow with stone built walls that are ...
The colourful village
Date: July 5, 2015
Halki was a pretty experience. I think that would describe the village best. What makes it colorful is literally the colours that the buildings have been ...
Seeking the shade in Halki
Date: July 2, 2015
If there is anything my skin cannot handle, it is too much sun. The problem is, I love being in warm sunny places. Consequently, I have had some really ...
The aromas of the Mediterranean
Date: June 29, 2015
Unlike my trip to India which must be aroma heaven or hell depending on where you are, the aromas of Greece kept making me hungry! I had the opportunity ....