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Local Lifestyle & Culinary Expert

Sofia Papandreou

Sofia is a food blogger and lifestyle influencer who celebrates the local flavors and traditions of the Greek islands. She offers an insider's view on where locals eat, shop, and live, away from the tourist traps.

Writing about travel
11+ years
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Greek Cuisine, Local Markets, Island Life, Hidden Gems
Languages
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Stories by Sofia Papandreou

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Santorini Wine Tasting: Assyrtiko, Vinsanto and the Island's Volcanic Vineyards

What makes Santorini's wines distinctive, which styles to look for, and how to plan a winery visit in the summer season.

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Autumn Harvest in Crete

When Crete's olive harvest happens, how the olives are picked and pressed today, and how visitors can see it for themselves.

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Chios Beyond the Port: Mastic Villages, Nea Moni and the Quiet North

Where to go on Chios once you leave the harbour: the fortified mastic villages, a UNESCO-listed monastery, an abandoned cliff village and the beaches of the south.

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Kos in 3 Days: Kos Town, the Asklepieion, Zia and a Nisyros Day Trip

A three-day plan for Kos that covers the ancient sites of Kos Town and the Asklepieion, the mountain villages and beaches, and a boat trip to the volcano on Nisyros.

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Greek Food Guide: What to Eat in Greece and How to Order Like a Local

A practical guide to eating in Greece: the dishes worth ordering, how tavernas and menus work, regional specialities, what to drink, and the customs around bread, sharing and tipping.

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Where to Stay in Athens: Best Neighbourhoods for First-Time Visitors

A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to choosing a base in Athens, from Plaka and Koukaki to Kolonaki, Pangrati and Piraeus, with transport links and what each area is really like.

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Best Beaches in Crete: West, South and East Coast Picks with Access Tips

A coast-by-coast guide to Crete's best-known beaches, from Balos and Elafonisi to Preveli, Vai and Chrissi, with how to reach each one and what to expect when you get there.

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Stargazing in Santorini

Where to find dark skies on Santorini, when to go, what you can see and how to fit stargazing around the island's evenings out.

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Easter on Patmos: Holy Week Traditions and How to Plan a Visit

What happens on Patmos during Orthodox Holy Week, from the Washing of the Feet in Chora to the Easter Sunday service at the Monastery of St John, and how to plan around it.