MY GREEK ISLAND PODCAST – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode George and Maria discuss the island of Ithaki, an island located in the Ionio and one Maria visited for the 4th time in May 2025. Tune in to hear more about this island featured as a top destination for 2025.

Bonus content for this episode available on patreon for paid subscribers.

Greek words shared on the episode: OIl, Olive oil, honey, honey with yoghurt, oregano, artichokes : ladi, elaiólado, méli, méli me giaoúrti, rígani, angináres (In Greek: λάδι, ελαιόλαδο, μέλι, μέλι με γιαούρτι, ρίγανη, αγκινάρες )

Ports shared on the episode:

• Pisoaetos (Ithaca), Sami (Kefalonia), Vasiliki (Lefkada)
• In the summer: Fiskardo (Kefalonia),  Nydri (Lefkada)
• Mainland: Patras, Astakos

To book ferries click here.

Mentioned on episode:

Sea taxis:https://www.ithaca.gr/en/home/planning-your-trip/how-to-come-here/

Trails: https://www.ithacatrails.gr/index.php/en/

Tours with Spyros Couvaras : s.couvaras@gmail.com

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On this episode George and Maria discuss the island of Rhodes. We had a lot to say, so we split the episode into 2 parts (and possibly also have a cheeky third one coming). Tune in to hear more about this island featured as a top destination for 2025.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: I'm going to Rhodes with friends (my close friends): Páo sti Ródo me paréa (me ti paréa mou) (In Greek: Πάω στη Ρόδο με παρέα (με τη παρέα μου.

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On this episode Maria briefly discusses wines in Cyprus before heading over to the village of Pelendri to talk to Ektoras Tsiakkas, viticulturist of Tsiakkas Winery, one of the multiple award winning wineries of Cyprus. To find out more about Tsiakkas Winery, visit their website and give them a follow on instagram.

And to see more information about the collections of Tsiakkas Winery, click here.

To learn more about Cyprus wine and the indigenous grape varieties, stay tuned for the relevant blog post available on the My Greek Island website.

This is part 1 of a two part episode on Cyprus wine routes, and one of a series of episodes on the island of Cyprus.

Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?

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On this episode, George and Maria will talk about the coffee culture in Greece and the different types of coffee you can get in Greece. They will both share valuable tips about how to order your coffee in Greece.

Click here to read the dedicated blog post Maria has written about the Greek coffee culture and download the Greek Coffee Guide.

Greek phrase shared on the podcast for "Shall we go for coffee": páme gia kafe (In Greek: Πάμε για καφέ)

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On this episode, George and Maria will take you to the region of Chania in Crete, an island Maria has visited many times and is one of her favourites of all Greek Islands. Through the episode, George will ask Maria to share with you valuable tips about the destination and her favourite things to do there. Places mentioned during the podcast can also be found on this dedicated instagram post. Make sure to save it and reference it when you visit Chania.

Interested in the Chania 7 day itinerary Maria has prepared for the My Greek Islanders? Click here. The proposed itinerary comes in the form of a mobile friendly ebook, accompanied by an interractive map and checklists.

Maria has also written a dedicated blog post about Chania. To read it click here.

Greek word shared on the podcast for Hospitality: Philoxenia (Pronounced: pʰi.lok.se.ní.a, In Greek: φιλοξενία)

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The My Greek Island Podcast, with your hosts, George & Maria! Here is our trailer to walk you through what to expect...

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On this episode George and Maria discuss the island of Cyprus, which although not a Greek Island, is an island our listeners have asked for additional information on, since its the island Maria has heritage from and grew up on, and one George has visited multiple times.

This is one of a series of episodes about the island! Tune in to hear about Cyprus, what we recommend and more.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Small plates for three please: Mezédes gia treis parakaló (In Greek: Μεζέδες για τρεις παρακαλώ)

Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?

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Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

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Do you need help planning your trip to Greece? Then book a travel consultation with Maria. For more information click here.

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On this episode George and Maria discuss some neighbourhoods to stay in Athens on your first or subsequent visits!

Tune in to hear which neighbourhoods we recommend and some key information for each.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Neighbourhood: Periochí, geitoniá (In Greek: Περιοχή, γειτονιά)

To download the 48 Hours in Athens episode guide for free, click here. And for more Guides by destination (e.g. Santorini, Syros, Astypalaia, Karpathos) with all of Marias top picks click here.

Further Podcast Listening:

• 48 Hours in Athens
• Athens - A Greek-end
• The Athens Riviera
• The Athens bar scene
• The Athens brunch scene
• At the museum
• Islands close to Athens
• Fine dining in Greece

Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.

There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?

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Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

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The music heard on this episode is called Nostalgia by Georgia Kombou. Click here to listen.

On this episode George and Maria talk about the musical instrument known as the Bouzouki, which is an integral part of the greek culture and music.

Tune in to hear about this musical instrument and also meet an award winning Bouzouki player from the island of Cyprus called Georgia Kombou.

To connect with Georgia, find her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Spotify.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: Where can I find live bouzouki music please?: Pou boró na vro zontaní mousikí me bouzoúki parakaló? (In Greek: Που μπορώ να βρω ζωντανή μουσική με μπουζούκι παρακαλώ;)

Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

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There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?

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Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

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On this episode George and Maria discuss 5 (+1 bonus) destinations you should include in your 2025 travel plans to Greece.

Tune in to hear which destinations we recommend and some key information for each.

Greek phrase shared on the episode: This year I want to go to...(e.g. Ithaca, Tinos, Astypalaia-i, Rhodes, Amorgos, Cyprus): Fétos thélo na páo stin...Itháki,Tíno, Astypálaia, Ródo, Amorgó, Kýpro (In Greek: Φέτος θέλω να πάω στην...Ιθάκη,Τήνο, Αστυπάλαια, Ρόδο, Αμοργό, Κύπρο)

For My Greek Island Guides by destination (e.g. Santorini, Syros, Astypalaia, Karpathos) with all of Marias top picks click here.

Further Podcast Listening:

• The best of Kefalonia
• Orfia Retreats and Glamping - Kefalonia
• Lefkada
• Syros
• Astypalaia - Part 1
• Astypalaia - Part 2
• Karpathos
• The best of Santorini
• 48 Hours in Athens
• Athens - A Greek-end

Check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.

If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.

There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?

#MGIPODCAST

See our online travel chats and in-person wine events in London here.

Need help planning your trip to Greece? Book your travel consultation here.

To support the show, sign up to Patreon.

Visit the website www.mygreekis.land for inspiration, itineraries and more.

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