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Illustration of Thessalonike as a mermaid rising from the moonlit Aegean Sea beside a sailing ship

CultureJuly 31, 2026

Is There Really a Mermaid Legend in Greece?

Yes — Greek folklore tells of Thessalonike, half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became an immortal mermaid and questioned passing sailors in the Aegean.

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A glass of ouzo clouding to milky white next to a water carafe on a Greek taverna table.

CultureJuly 30, 2026

Why Does Greece's Most Famous Drink Turn White?

Add water to ouzo and it turns milky white in seconds. Here's the science behind the ouzo effect, why Greek hosts once treated it as proof of quality, and how to order it well.

3 min read

White volcanic cliffs and turquoise water at Sarakiniko Beach on Milos, Greece

BeachesJuly 29, 2026

What Greek Island Looks Like the Moon?

Greece has more than 6,000 islands, but only one is famous for looking like the surface of the Moon. Here's why Sarakiniko Beach on Milos deserves a spot on your itinerary.

1 min read

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