Podcast updates: Some old & some new

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode, George and Maria talk about some Podcast & website updates, some old and some new! We talk about the panel of the National Geographic panel (late and overdue - I KNOW), some new features to the website and more. Tune in to hear more and what inspired the new features on the website.Greek phrase shared on the episode: I would like to book an appointment with Maria: Tha íthela na kleíso éna rantevoú me ti María (In Greek: Θα ήθελα να κλείσω ένα ραντεβού με τη Μαρία)Mentions on the Podcast:Blog post: How to choose which Greek Island to visit on your next tripBlog post: The Greek Islands explained by clusterTravel consultation: Do you want to book a Travel Consultation with Maria? Click here.Travel tips, e-books and Top Picks: Click here.Read more about the National Geographic event here.Further Podcast Listening:How to choose which Greek Island to visit - click hereThe Athens Epidauros Festival - click hereAthens - A Greekend - click here48 hours in Athens - click hereIslands close to Athens - click hereAnd of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. As today is the 28th of October, we thought it would be a great opportunity to re-issue an episode which tells you all about the significance of this day to Greece and the Greeks worldwide. On this episode, George goes solo for this mini history session about the importance of Ohi day. Ohi day (‘No’ day) is celebrated annually on the 28th October in Greece and across the Greek speaking diaspora.Tune in to learn about the significance of this day, how it is celebrated and what to look out for if you are in Greece on this day.Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. A solo episode with Maria. We took a long break and have missed you, so thought to have a short and sweet intro back into the podcast. Tune in to hear what to expect in the upcoming episodes and how the podcast will evolve....Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. A solo episode with Maria to say thank you as she is going to take a short break from socials. The podcast will be back soon with lots of interesting episodes and guests lined up!Make sure to head over to instagram and comment on today's post and tag a friend. The first three comments to find at least one of the episodes My Greek Island will visit this year will receive a gift once Maria is back from her social media break. Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon. This episode comes with a discount code exclusive for our paid patreon subscribers.On this episode, George and Maria head to Epidaurus to talk to Chris Ward from Breakaway Greece, a small run business focused on Cycling and Outdoor holidays in the Peloponnese. Tune in to hear the story of Breakaway, what they offer and much more.To get in touch with Breakaway, check out their website and instagram account.Greek phrase shared on the episode: Let's go cycling in the Peloponnese: Páme gia podilasía stin Pelopónniso (In Greek: Πάμε για ποδηλασία στην Πελοπόννησο)Further Podcast Listening:CosmorentIslands Close to Athens48 hours in AthensNafplioTop hiking trails in GreeceThe Athens Epidauros FestivalBlog post reading:Trekking in Greece; 10 of the best hiking trails in GreeceCelebrating Art and Culture in Greece: The Magnificent Athens Epidaurus FestivalDon't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode, George and Maria talk about the uninhabited island of Spinalonga. Tune in to hear all about this island, its history and how it became famous.Greek phrase shared on the episode: Spinalonga: An island full of stories: Spinalónka: Éna nisí gemáto istoríes (In Greek: Σπιναλόγκα: Ένα νησί γεμάτο ιστορίες)Mentions:Spinalonga fortress an UNESCO World Heritage: https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5866/Victoria Hislop: https://www.victoriahislop.com/books/the-island/Related blog posts:Exploring Spinalonga: A Journey Through HistoryHow to choose which Greek Island to visit on your next tripThe Best Islands in Greece for Solo Travellers: Unleashing the Perfect Greek EscapeTrekking in Greece; 10 of the best hiking trails in GreeceOther:Do you need more information. Check out the below:7 day detailed itinerary for the region of Chania in Crete. Click here to purchase.Click here to book a Travel Consultation meeting with Maria.Further Podcast Listening:Greek Islands for solo travellersTop hiking trails in GreeceChania Q&AChaniaAnd of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode, George and Maria provide tips on how to decide which island to visit in Greece. Greek phrase shared on the episode: Which island(s) should we go to in the summer?: Se poió nisí na páme to kalokaíri?/ Se poiá nisiá na páme to kalokaíri? (In Greek: Σε ποιό νησί να πάμε το καλοκαίρι;/ Σε ποιά νησιά να πάμε το καλοκαίρι;)Mentions on episode:E-map with Marias top pick for Santorini. Click here to purchase.7 day detailed itinerary for the region of Chania in Crete. Click here to purchase.Click here to book a Travel Consultation meeting with Maria.Related blog posts:How to choose which Greek Island to visit on your next tripExploring the Greek Islands; Top Destinations for Non-Drivers. The Best Islands in Greece for Solo Travellers: Unleashing the Perfect Greek EscapeTrekking in Greece; 10 of the best hiking trails in GreeceFurther Podcast Listening:Ionian Islands: Kefalonia, Lefkada, Kythera (Part 1 and 2)Cyclades: Santorini, Syros, Tinos, Sifnos, Serifos, Kythnos, FolegandrosArgo/Saronic: Islands close to Athens, Top Greek Islands without a car, AgkistriDodecanese: KarpathosOther: Dekapentavgoustos (15 August), 48 Hours in Athens, Where to go in Greece in October, Athens - A Greekend, Alternative destinations with kids, CosmorentAnd of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon.On this episode, George and Maria continue their new mini series of Bitesize Greek. This episode will focus on visiting the ice cream shop. Tune in to learn some key words and phrases needed when you visit the ice cream shop in Greece.Make sure to also tune into our episode with Django, one of the two natural Gelateria's in the world, with stores in Athens and the island of Syros.Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration for your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the MGI adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, please leave a rating and review, and subscribe or follow to be notified as soon as future episodes are released. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon.On this episode, George and Maria discuss visiting the second largest city in Greece - Thessaloniki, for a quick 2-3 day getaway or longer. Tune in to find out key information, top recommendations and more!Greek phrase shared on the episode: The White Tower of Thessaloniki: O Lefkós Pýrgos tis Thessaloníkis. (In Greek: Ο Λευκός Πύργος της Θεσσαλονίκης)Further Podcast Listening:CosmorentHalkidikiThings to do in winter in GreeceAnd of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To support the show and for exclusive content become a Patreon.On this episode, George and Maria head to Athens to talk to Marina Manola, the youngest member of the Manola family, who started off with a restaurant in the village of Kriopigi (Kassandra) and then expanded into the car hire business.Tune in to hear their story, tips and hidden gems from a local in the area of Kassandra and much much more. We have also obtained a discount code for all our listeners. Check out our patreon (including the free version) to obtain it.To get in touch with Cosmorent, check out their website and instagram account.Greek phrase shared on the episode: We rented a car for the holidays: Noikiásame aftokínito gia tis diakopés (In Greek: Νοικιάσαμε αυτοκίνητο για τις διακοπές)Further Podcast Listening:HalkidikiThings to do in winter in GreeceThessaloniki (coming soon)Don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice. And if you have any requests for future episodes, feel free to drop us a DM.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.