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KOSTERINA

We recently had the privilege of chatting with Katerina (Katina) Mountanos, the founder of Kosterina. We talked about Greece, the Mediterranean lifestyle, dancing, olive oil, Broadway dreams, and so much more. Katerina makes us proud to be Greek. Check out the conversation here. 

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HALF GREEK

Mina Stone and Amy Sedaris are both half Greek, but their conversation is full Greekness. 

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BRAVO SOU AWARDS

Firstly, bravo sas to this couple for saving a dog. 

Secondly, bravo sas to the good folks who generously and selflessly kicked in to help rebuild a Bethpage, NY Greek church that was mostly destroyed by a fire. 

Know someone who makes a positive difference in their community? Nominate that person to receive the Antonios Kounalakis Award!

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HOW DO YOU SAY “ALWAYS RAINING” IN GREEK?

This magical, hidden gorge in Greece has the answer. 

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MUSIC

Listen to the Greeks who have competed in Eurovision the last decade or so here. The last song in this video, “Die Together,” may have you singing along, a little teary-eyed, hopeful, nostalgic, lonely. Or maybe that was just our emotional Greek DNA kicking in. 

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IS IT SUMMER YET? 

Because you had us at “located on an olive oil tree-cultivated hill in south Koroni, Peloponnese… an unobstructed view of the sea and the green Messinian landscape.” We’re guessing the view is magical during every season.

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HOOP DREAMS

The NBA may be playing a game in Greece before too long. 

And here’s Giannis dropping 50 points on the Pelicans. That’s the fifth time in his career he’s scored 50. His teammates gave him a shower afterward.

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WHERE DO BABIES COME FROM?

Ancient myths may not be that helpful here, it turns out. 

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TAKE A HIKE

Ten of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, and Greece takes the fifth spot on this list.

Speaking of lists, Greece came in 7th on TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice most popular destinations list. 

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DON’T BE SHIA

Be bold. Be a Greek goddess. 

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Take care of yourselves and one another!

Opa!
Peter and the Greece Is The Word Crew

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