Serifos: The Zen-Like Cycladic Island

Serifos: The Zen-Like Cycladic Island

Serifos, a small, quiet slice of heaven tucked away within the western Cyclades, stays certainly one of Greece’s lesser-explored islands—no less than for now. Serifos doesn’t attempt to impress you. And someway, that’s precisely what it does. Its untamed rocky...
FLY ME TO THE MOON TRAVEL NEWSLETTER VOLUME 117

FLY ME TO THE MOON TRAVEL NEWSLETTER VOLUME 117

Pricey Traveler, Kalo Mina and welcome to March — a month that carries each renewal and remembrance. As spring slowly awakens, it additionally reminds us of Greece’s enduring spirit, particularly with Independence Day simply across the nook. On this month’s problem...
The Red Eggs and the Ritual of Renewal

The Red Eggs and the Ritual of Renewal

The custom of dyeing eggs is an important ritual of Greek Orthodox religion—one that’s embraced by most households throughout the nation every year. This glorious custom, like most in Greece, carries with it centuries of symbolism and devotion. On Holy Thursday,...