Greece & Cyprus

What You Need to Know About Traveling in the Greek Islands

Traveling in the Greek Islands is relatively easy. There is a ferry system running all year between the large islands and an additional seasonal service in summer servicing and connecting the smaller islands. In addition there are airports on many of the large islands. Aegean Air and Olympic Air are the primary airlines in Greece and the Greek Islands. There are over 200 inhabited islands in the Greek Islands, the ones we hear about frequently are but a small subset … Read More

Traditional Crete- Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb

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Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb – A Classic Greek Recipe

Slow cooked leg of lamb fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. It’s one of winter’s great pleasures when it is cold outside, and you have a slow roasted leg of lamb gently cooking away in the background while you potter around. Not sure how to slow cook a leg of lamb? It’s easy! Our recipe runs you through it step by simple step. If you always wanted to try cooking lamb, this is the perfect recipe to start. You’ll definitely … Read More

Santorini in the Greek Islands is famous for it's stunning views and sunsets. Should you go? What else is there to do? 5 Great things to Do in Santorini for a First Visit www.compassandfork.com

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Visiting Santorini: 5 Things to do for First Timers

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Santorini is the stunningly beautiful Greek island so often featured in photos of the Greek islands. The setting is dramatic, scripted in a Hollywood movie, with villages set high atop steep, jagged cliffs. To add to this impressive facade, the cliff faces are black, as it is actually the rim of a volcano or caldera upon which these precarious, stunning villages have been built. Add the crystal clear turquoise waters, sunshine, and azure-blue skies – it is indeed hard to … Read More

Why Naxos is the Best of the Greek Islands Portara at Sunset www.compassandfork.com

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Naxos Greek Island – Why It’s The Best

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In Greek Mythology, Dionysus the god of wine, drunken merriment and fertility is said to have been born on Naxos. Which is a great reason to visit Naxos and see it for yourself, but that’s not why Naxos Greek Island is the best of the Greek Islands . . . Why Naxos is the Top Greek Island Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Islands and there is a lot to see and do. It’s less touristy than some of … Read More

Syros is the Best Destination in the Greek Islands www.compassandfork.com

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9 Reasons to Visit the Greek Island Syros

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Syros. Never heard of it? We think Syros is one of the best kept secrets in the Greek Islands. And I don’t think it is going to stay a secret much longer! Here are 9 great reasons to visit the Greek Island Syros and why it’s possibly best Greek island to visit in May for food, history, culture and so much more! Why Syros is the Best Destination in the Greek Islands There are several reasons, well actually nine, for … Read More

7 of the Best Barbecue Recipes for Summer www.compassandfork.com

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Authentic Greek Lamb Recipe – How to Make Lamb Roast at Home

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Is there anything more traditional than authentic Greek Lamb recipes? Not for a Greek, there isn’t. Celebrate Easter – or any other special occasion – with what is arguably the best meat you can roast, either in an oven, on the Weber BBQ or if you are lucky enough, on the spit (rotisserie). Today we cook Greek lamb, one of our favorite lamb dishes. Greek lamb roasted using traditional herbs and spices as a marinade – yum! Simple to prepare … Read More