Xematiasma: Getting Rid of the Evil Eye
So many accounts of cultural interactions between non-Mediterraneans and Greeks include a most curious episode: the protagonist is ‘spit’ on. There’s not any actual spitting, but there is an unmistakable, mock-spitting gesture, with an utterance to mimic the sound: “Ptou sou, ptou sou”. What can be the meaning of this? The gesture – almost a tiny...
Love travelling? Then, you are most likely to end up in a country that you do not speak the local language. Below you will find some useful tips to help with your visit abroad.
1.Learn essential words Learn at least 10-15 essential words in the local language such as, "Hello", "Thank you", "yes", "no", "Do you speak..?", "please", "stop", "help", etc.
2.Use...
Lefkada : A guide Lefkada is easily accessible. It is linked to the Greek mainland via a small bridge and remains one of the Ionian’s most unspoiled destinations. A heaven for many Greek and foreign tourists due to its glorious sandy beaches. The island is a touristic destination suitable for all people. For those who look for sea and relax, those...
A sailing trip was always something I had in mind. So, this September we said to try our first 3-day family getaway on a sailing boat. In the beginning, when my husband proposed to do this as a family trip, I was actually pretty reluctant. Sailing away with the kids onboard, seemed a little bit dangerous, as my youngest is...
10 Powerful Tricks To Get More Bookings In Mid and Low Season
It’s one of the biggest headaches for property owners; getting bookings in mid and low seasons. If you are involved in the property business , these are some tricks that will help you to boost bookings. #1 Allow for shorter stays
There’s no two ways about it; you have to be...
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