On this episode George and Maria continue the discussion of Patmos, interview Irini Patrikarakou, president of Slow Foods and owner of Nektar in Patmos, a shop with selected products from all over Greece.

This is part 2 of a two part episode.

Greek phrase shared on the episode:

Religious tourism in Patmos: Thriskeftikós tourismós stin Pátmo (In Greek: Θρησκευτικός τουρισμός στην Πάτμο).

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On this episode George and Maria discuss Patmos, an off the beaten track island in the Dodecanese.

Tune in to hear more about this island.

This is part 1 of a two part episode.

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On this episode George and Maria discuss Naxos, a popular island to visit, great for island hopping as it is perfectly combined with many islands in the Cyclades!

Tune in to hear more about Naxos and enjoy some bonus content at the end with George and Marias top picks in Naxos.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclades: Náxos, to megalýtero nisí ton Kykládon (In Greek: Νάξος, το μεγαλύτερο νησί των Κυκλάδων).

Available Itineraries/Top Picks:

• Athens, Santorini, Paros (+ Antiparos) and the Athens Riviera
• Paros (+ Antiparos) Itinerary
• Paros (+ Antiparos) e-map - Free as bonus content for patreon subscribers

Further podcast listening:

• Paros/Naxos and the Small Cyclades
• Alternative islands with kids
• Amorgos
• Folegandros
• Tinos
• Syros
• Athens - A Greek-end
• Greek Islands for Solo Travellers
• Top Greek Islands without a car
• The Athens Riviera

Express Skopelitis: https://www.smallcycladeslines.gr/en/home/

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See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

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On this episode George and Maria discuss Milos, a popular island to visit because it has a never ending number of beaches and some of the best waters in Greece!

Tune in to hear more about Milos and enjoy some bonus content at the end with Marias top picks in Milos.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: I tried the Milos pumpkin spoon sweet and it was tasty: Dokímasa to kouféto tis Mílou kai ítan nóstimo (In Greek: Δοκίμασα το κουφέτο της Μήλου και ήταν νόστιμο).

Websites for festivals:

• https://milos.gr/en/home/
• https://www.e-kyklades.gr/travel/tourism/milos_events

Eurovision song by Giorgos Alkaios filmed in Milos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmeCC53FKes&list=RDbmeCC53FKes&start_radio=1

Further podcast listening:

1. The best of Santorini
2. My Greek Wine
3. Greek Islands for solo travellers
4. Where to stay in Santorini
5. Where to stay in Athens
6. Athens - A Greekend
7. Folegandros

See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

To support the show, sign up to Patreon.

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On this episode George and Maria discuss the Dodecanese, the other 'side' of Greece, that while it doesn't resemble the Cyclades which many are accustomed to, once you visit you get addicted.... ask us, we have been four years in a row! This is a general episode on the region, as expect more episodes in the next season.

Tune in to hear more about this region and make sure to get in touch to tell us what future episodes you would like us to cover, as we plan to be back with more.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: I want to visit the Dodecanese: Thélo na episkeftó ta Dodekánisa (In Greek: Θέλω να επισκεφτώ τα Δωδεκάνησα)

Available Itineraries/Top Picks:

• Rhodes (+ Halki)
• Astypalaia
• Karpathos

Further Podcast Listening:

• Karpathos
• Rhodes - Part 1
• Rhodes - Part 2
• The Acropolis of Lindos
• Astypalaia - Part 1
• Astypalaia - Part 2

See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

To support the show, sign up to Patreon.

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On this episode, George chats with Maria and dives into the Travel Consultation Service, designed to take the stress and guesswork out of planning your dream trip to Greece.

Discover the three consultation tiers and what makes each one unique:

• Pick My Brain: expert advice, tailored to your questions
• High-Level Itinerary: a structured plan you can build on
• Personalised Travel Plan: a complete, customised itinerary with maps, recommendations, and more

We also walk you through the add-on options available, so you can create a travel planning experience that fits your needs, your style, and your budget.

If Greece is on your bucket list, this episode will help you choose the service that's right for your next adventure! For more information click here.

See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

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On this episode George and Maria discuss the most rounded Greek island which is none other than Crete! This is a general episode, as so many of you have been asking for us to expand on Crete.

Tune in to hear more about Crete and make sure to get in touch to tell us what future episodes you would like us to cover on this island, as we plan to be back with more, deep diving into all regions.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Where can I hear mantinades?: Poú boró na akoúso mantinádes? (In Greek: Πού μπορώ να ακούσω μαντινάδες;)

Available Itineraries/Top Picks:

• Chania - Crete - 7 day itinerary
• Chania - Top picks e-map

Further Podcast Listening:

• Chania
• The best of Santorini
• Chania Q&A
• Karpathos
• Kythera - Part 1
• Kythera - Part 2
• Spinalonga
• Where to stay in Santorini
• Rhodes - Part 1
• Rhodes - Part 2
• The Acropolis of Lindos

See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

To support the show, sign up to Patreon.

Visit the website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration, itineraries and more.

Follow us on Socials @mygreekisland

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On this episode George and Maria discuss some islands many of you have been asking for episodes on and those are Paros, Naxos and the small Cyclades.

Tune in to hear more about these islands and if you would like us to come back with more episodes on them, get in touch!

Greek phrase shared on the episode: The colors of the Aegean are unique: Ta chró̱mata tou Aigaíou eínai monadiká. (In Greek: Τα χρώματα του Αιγαίου είναι μοναδικά.)

Available Itineraries/Top Picks:

• Athens, Santorini, Paros (+ Antiparos) and the Athens Riviera
• Paros (+ Antiparos) Itinerary
• Paros (+ Antiparos) e-map

Further Podcast Listening:

• Amorgos
• Athens - A Greek-end
• Astypalaia Part 1 & Part 2
• Greek Islands for Solo Travellers
• The Athens Riviera
• Top Greek Islands without a car
• My Greek Easter

Express Skopelitis: https://www.smallcycladeslines.gr/en/home/

Do you need help planning your trip to Greece? Then book a travel consultation with Maria. Click here.

See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

To support the show, sign up to Patreon.

Visit the website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration, itineraries and more.

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✨ EPISODE INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE OFFER for My Greek Island followers!

On this episode George and Maria join Maria Tsalkos from Magical Sunset, which offers luxury sailing experiences in Greece.

Tune in to hear more and make sure to stay tuned until the end, as Maria from Magical Sunset has an exclusive offer, just for My Greek Island listeners using the code MGI10.

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To learn more about Magical Sunset and their tours visit the website: https://www.magicalsunset.com/

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Ready for travel: Étoimoi gia taxídi (In Greek: Έτοιμοι για ταξίδι)

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On this episode George and Maria discuss Sailing in Greece focusing on the most popular island cluster to go sailing, the Ionion, which includes islands like Kefalonia, Ithaki and Lefkada.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Shall we go sailing?: Páme gia istioploḯa? (In Greek: Πάμε για ιστιοπλοΐα;)

Stay tuned as we have a surprise coming next week, with an exclusive discount for My Greek Islanders!

Further Podcast Listening

To learn more about the islands in the Ionion, tune in to our dedicated podcast episodes:

1. Kefalonia
2. Lefkada
3. Ithaki

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