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If you are planning a vacation to Greece, but you don’t know where to start, maybe the experience of others will help you. TripAdvisor asked travelers about their favorite destinations. With that information, a list of the best places to visit in Greece in 2023 was born. Here’s how it works! Where are the best places to visit in Greece? Every year, Tripadvisor awards travelers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. That way, the Travelers’ Choice 2023 winners are decided by real travelers, families, couples, and…

Kid Friendly Restaurants in Athens | Top family-friendly restaurants & cafés in historic Athens | Best restaurants in Athens with a view of the Acropolis | Good places to eat in Athens with the family If you have kids, the struggle of dining out is real. If you are like me, you’d need to find the right mix of comfort, great food, and a child-welcome atmosphere. When you are on vacation, that perfect place is not always easy to find. Luckily in Athens, where family meals are an essential part of everyday life, there are plenty of options. I have…

Mama, when will it snow? A question that is heard a lot these days. It is January, and my kids rightfully remember that January could possibly mean snow in Athens! The Greek news is also speculating about the first snow for 2023. In fact, snow has already fallen in the colder parts of Greece. Temperatures in mountainous areas in northern Greece dropped to almost -8 degrees. So if you wonder, does it snow in Greece? Yes definitely! Does it snow in Greece? It does snow in Greece in many areas, some of them regularly! According to the Climate Atlas of…

New Year’s Eve is a time to reminisce about the past year, embrace the present, and look forward to the year ahead. People all over the world have their own unique New Year’s traditions they enjoy each year alongside family and friends. In Greece, you’ll be surprised by all the various ways to usher in a new year. So don’t forget to raise a glass at midnight and embrace these unique Greek New Year Traditions! Greek New Year Traditions 1. Agios Vassilis Saint Basil or Agios Vassilis is the Greek Santa. He arrives to Greek homes a week after Christmas and…

It’s Christmas Time! As we round the final corner to Christmas, we’ve got our last-minute online shoppers covered with our Christmas Gift Guide. But if you don’t make it on time, let the spirit of Christmas bring you joy and happiness. If you find yourself in Athens, let the city’s festive glories and Christmas markets offer you a wonderful holiday with our Christmas in Athens Guide. From all of us at Family Experiences Blog, we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 1 It’s Christmas Time | To do Athens is a magical place to…

Christmas may be celebrated around the world, but not everyone celebrates the same way. Different countries and cultures incorporate many unique traditions into Christmas, making the holiday special. If your family plans to spend the holiday in Greece, you may want to learn about Greek Christmas Traditions. Greek Christmas Traditions Karavaki Greece has a long-standing tradition known as karavaki, or Christmas Boat. Literally translated to mean “little ship,” this tradition embraces the practice of decorating sailing and fishing boats with lights for the holiday. While modern Greeks decorate their homes with lighted Christmas trees for the season, it was once commonplace…

Athens Christmas markets for Kids | Christmas in Athens | Things to do in Greece during Christmas | Christmas in Athens | Activities for kids during Christmas in Greece Christmas in Greece with kids is magical. The sun is usually shining, and the country is in a festive mood. Cities shine with sparkling lights and lots of fun is being organized. There are many activities in Athens for families during Christmas. In this post, we have listed the Athens Christmas markets for kids in 2022. Athens Christmas Markets for Kids From Friday, December 23rd, until January 6th, when the Greek…

The gift of travel is ultimately the one gift the whole family can share. A family trip can create lifetime memories for everyone. But how do you wrap up a travel gift? How do you put a trip or experience under the Christmas tree? And if a trip is the big splurge gift, how do you keep it from being the only present under the tree? Here are 3 ideas for making Christmas morning fun. Read on and find out how to give the gift of travel! 1. The gift of travel for kids: Gift certificates or hints In the…

Looking for the perfect gifts for Greek Mythology fans? We hope you love the products we recommend! We selected them we tried to be original and pick something for men, women, kids, and everything in between! Just so you know, we may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. That does not cost you any extra. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items are in stock as of the time of publication. PS. Double-check Amazon’s shipping information to ensure your gift will arrive in time for when…

Make memories exploring the city of water, eating pasta, and more with these best things to do in Venice with kids. Our Venetian family journey If there is one place in the world I love more than Greece, it is Italy. Italy is my home country, my muse, a place I love unconditionally and am very nostalgic about. I love everything about Italy. The history, the art, the food, the sense of fashion, and the language. My name means ‘heavenly’ in Italian, and Italy is heaven for me. Our home town is located in the province of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia. That is…

Are you looking for Greek myths books and games for kids? Is your child interested in Greek Mythology, or are you looking for Christmas gifts with an educational twist? Stories from Ancient Greece offer lots of learning opportunities. They are also great fun! That is why we have collected 5 Cyber Monday Deals on Greek mythology products. Related: The 30 best Greek Mythology Books for Kids 5 Great Cyber Monday Deals on Greek Myths Books and Games for Kids Below we have listed 5 Cyber Monday Deals on books, toys and games related to Greek Mythology or Ancient Greece. They…

Favorite games and toys deals…we just couldn’t resist… So we decided to make your lives a bit easier. We screened all Black Friday deals for families and kids and put our favorites in this blog post. These can all be found on Amazon, the company that we are affiliated with*. The 48-hour Black Friday event starts Thursday, November 24th at Amazon with more epic deals added on Friday. Shoppers will be able to take advantage of these favorite games and toy deals through Cyber Monday (11/28). Favorite Black Friday Games and Toys Deals Scanning through the deals, we’ve handpicked our favorite…