Evija, a popular destination among tourists, also hides a spiritual gem - the monastery of Saint John the Russian in Neo Prokopion. In the text, discover more about the saint, miracle-worker, and his place in the hearts of believers. Saint John the Russian, a miracle-worker deeply connected to Greek tradition and faith, holds a special place in the hearts of believers across Greece and the world.

The life and dedication

Many times we enter a local shop in Greece and see various plants packed in jars or bags but we do not know what is inside. Due to the unfamiliarity of the language for both us and the sellers, we cannot even find out, so in the end we give up. We buy what is somewhat familiar to us....

Sea fennel or rock samphire is probably one of those things.

Having spent

Discover all about the types of olive oil, the meaning of labels on the label, and the health benefits that this liquid gold of the Mediterranean brings.

Everything you need to know about the types and labels of olive oil

Olive oil is more than a mere ingredient in the kitchen - it is the essence of the Mediterranean diet and a symbol of health. Whether you use it for cooking,

What is to us the French fries, that is in Greece the salted fish gavros. It is served everywhere as a salad or meze, and everyone has their "secret" way of preparation and seasonings. Have you tried this specialty and how did you like it?

What is gavros?

The fish gavros is anchovy . Their Latin name is Engraulis encrasicolus.

Compared to sardines, which are usually thicker, gavros is characterized by its

Interesting is the significance of laurel, how strong it has remained through the centuries, and how our culture is still imbued with its symbolism today.

The expressions "take the laurel" and "rest on your laurels" are used even today. The words "baccalaureate" (bachelor) and "poet laureate" originate precisely from the name laurel and are still used today. They come directly from the Latin name for laurel, Laurus nobilis, **and signify the

Vacationing in Greece sometimes allows us to catch a glimpse of a seal, and if we are exceptionally lucky, we might even spot the Mediterranean monk seal, a species that is the most endangered and numbers only 400 individuals in the world. In the text, find out why this species is endangered and what we can do to prevent it from disappearing completely.

What is the Mediterranean Monk Seal and

"Author: Željko Petrović"

And finally came 10/08. It was 03.15am when we begin the road to Thassos, the end station Potos. The road through Serbia I know by heart and in no time we arrived at the border at our "former brothers" who call themselves Macedonians. Their customs officer, whether because of drowsiness, whether for something else, barely gave us the look.

The drive through Macedonia was just as easy, just go

In Halkida, on the island of Evia, only 80 kilometers from Athens, there is a unique natural phenomenon that has enchanted visitors for centuries - the so-called "crazy waters" in the Evripus Channel.

This narrow strait, only 39 meters wide and 8.5 meters deep, separates the island of Evia from the mainland, creating a natural stage for a spectacle that is rarely seen elsewhere in the world.

A Phenomenon Defying the