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Why You Need to Visit a Periptero in Greece

The humble periptero (or plural, “periptera”) is a must-visit during your time in Greece. Usually, visitors to Greece think about major tourism sites like the …

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Moving From the Netherlands to Greece… And Managing Your Own Holiday Rental

Are you Dutch and thinking about buying a home on the Ionian Coast? You probably have many questions and unknowns: What are the biggest cultural ...
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Where Did Elxis Travel in June?

Where did Elxis travel in June? Elxis’s team traveled thousands of kilometers in total. With offices in Thessaloniki, Crete, and The Netherlands, and a network of properties spread over 50+

The Famous Rebetiko Quartet of Piraeus in 1934

What is Greek Rebetiko Music?

Does Greece have a “national” music? What’s that music I hear in Greek tavernas? What kind of music is played on the bouzouki? The answer to all of these questions

Camping in Matala, Crete

Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell once lived in the caves of Matala, Crete. What is so special about the people and the nature in this area of Southern

White and Blue Houses

Why are Greek Island Homes Blue and White?

Google “Greek islands” and the first pictures in the search results will likely be on Mykonos or Santorini. We’re all familiar with the white stucco walls and blue trim that

A representative beach of Karpathos

Top 4 Things To Do on Karpathos

In 2017, Athina and Vincent bought a house on the island of Karpathos using the services of Elxis. Now they live there permanently! Find out in this blog their favourite

Karpathos Travel Guide

Karpathos is a narrow, long island that is divided by a string of mountains with an altitude of 1200 meters. Karpathos is unique for its wild beauty, magnificent beaches, and

Why Do Greeks Break Plates?

Opa! Where did plate smashing in Greece come from? When did the tradition of breaking plates start? Where can I smash plates in Greece? Wedding Couple in Santorini Why are

Chania

Chania, Crete Travel Guide

What makes Chania the perfect place for foreigners? What makes Chania different than anywhere else in Crete? Where are Chania’s best beaches and days trips? In this article, we’ll answer

300 Spartans vs. Reality

The True Story of the 300 Spartans

With some of the best action scenes and characters larger than life, the movie 300 was a big hit. The story follows the 300 Spartan soldiers, an elite unit trained

Plakias, Crete Travel Guide

Why is Plakias one of the most underrated towns on the island of Crete? Why choose Plakias over the larger towns like Rethymno and Chania in the north? We’re biased,

Using App in Greece

mAiGreece: Greece’s New Safety App

Greece’s newest safety phone app will go live on June 10th and will be primary used by tourists. The app is called “mAiGreece” and it is a digital travel assistant.

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Where Did Elxis Travel in May?

Where did Elxis travel in May? Elxis’s team traveled thousands of kilometers in total. With offices in Thessaloniki, Crete, and The Netherlands, and a network of properties spread over 50+

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