Greece

Birthday parties are a non-event for adult Greeks, as name days are far more important. For children however, birthday parties are imperative, which is of… Read More »Birthday parties

I have been living in Greece for six years, and even now it sometimes happens to me that I feel bewildered whilst dealing with usually… Read More »Trick of the trade

Greeks are extremely generous people. Sometimes when two different cultures come together, the outcome can be surprising. I am of German heritage, and before we settled… Read More »German # Greek hospitality

It is always an experience to travel with Greeks; my personal highlight is to travel with lots of Greeks on a plane. For most people,… Read More »Airplane

Greeks are often temperamental people. It is nearly impossible to drive through Athens without someone yelling at you or gesturing wildly at you. For me, this… Read More »Public shouting match

Greeks interpret even basic traffic regulations differently than most of us. Somehow the relaxed way of enjoying life does not extend to driving. Even worse,… Read More »Fast and furious

The average Greek citizen is very opinionated about politics. Seriously, people are genuinely interested in politics; it is a part of the Greek culture. So… Read More »General elections