Slow Food Greece Slow-cooking recipe by Frini Katsouna STUFFED VEGETABLES We call them “Gemista” from the greek verb “Gemizo” which means “I stuff”. We start cooking this dish in the end of spring, when the vine leaves and zucchini blossoms are fresh and tender and it is a sign that summer is coming! You can …
A trip to immortality The Icarian secret of longevity Icaria (or Ikaria) island is worldwide famous for its long-living residents, the Icarians, who have found the ”recipe to immortality” and hold the world record for the largest number of people living over 90 years old! Icaria is located in the Aegean Sea, 10 nautical miles …
What is Slow Travel? Slow travel is a holistic approach to sustainable tourism, directly connected with the Slow Living philosophy and the Slow Food movement. Slow tourism is not a new phenomenon, since it describes the real meaning of holidays, an essential to life activity. ‘’Slow travel is about conscious decision-making.’’ Slow travel challenges stereotypes …
The great Greek outdoors How many National Parks are in Greece? What is a national park? A national park is a large natural area that is protected by national governments because of its wildlife, natural environment, native plants, and ecosystem. In almost every country around the world, there are National Parks where visitors may enjoy …
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Natural Building, Permaculture, and Bioclimatic architecture by Cob Social Cooperative Cob is a Social Cooperative active in natural building, sustainable agriculture, and responsible tourism. The Farm in Nessonas offers non-formal educational seminars & low carbon activities focused on earth house building, permaculture, bioclimatic architecture, and self-sufficiency. The Cob Social Cooperative introduces traditional build techniques and …
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Are you looking for an art residency in Greece? Meet Mathew Halpin. The visual artist from Australia whose art residency projects contribute to the revival of rural settlements in Crete. Mathew Halpin is an Australian visual artist counting many solo exhibitions worldwide and a qualified theatre set designer in operas, short films, dance and plays. …
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The exclusive vineyard of Aegean: Slow Travel destination -Patoinos – Terre de l’Apocalypse The bio-dynamic vineyard of Patmos island The Patoinos- Terre de l’Apocalypse vineyard is an initiative that preserves the Greek wine heritage and the revival of Greek viticulture in Patmos island, in Southeastern Aegean. Josef Zisyadis is the director and co-founder of Patoinos …
Are you a Slow Traveller? Thinking about planning your next trip in Asia and need some valuable travel tips through a local’s eyes? Meet Miriam, the founder of the Slow Trail Travel specializing in Slow trips in Australia, Africa, and Asia. Get inspired and plan your next Slow Travel experience in Asia now! The Slow Trail Travel …
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3 Hills Boutique – The Ranch Experience Eco lodge in Mount. Olympus 3 Hills Boutique is located in a rural area at Trilofos village, 300 meters above sea level, and 12 km from Katerini city. In 3 Hills Boutique four Luxury Glass Suite Cabins, Chris Thal restaurant, and Hermès Academy Equestrian Club provide luxury accommodation, gastronomic and …
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A stone-built settlement & a Stargazing hotspot – Slow Travel Destination: Ktistades Ktistades mountain settlement Ktistades is a picturesque mountain settlement in Arta region and a year-round Slow Travel destination for all nature lovers. Ktistades is built at an altitude of 730 meters and has less than 150 permanent residents. The stone-built settlement is named after the …
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