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Welcome to my page! My name is Efi, full name Efthymia and yes I am Greek. With my 4 kids we have lived in several countries including Turkey, Romania, New Zealand, Jordan, Lebanon and the Philippines. While living abroad I learned the importance of having a local's guidance and help. It is priceless. Being an expat I understand the hard way the challenges to live and explore a place. Greece, to many, is the dream vacation of a lifetime: the islands and beaches, the ruins and museums, the food and wine. I hear you! This is a beautiful say I read the other day ''𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕'' I am that type of a traveler that I always want to eat like a local. Meaning ..with them, trying their local food, wherever it's possible. Because they know! I know It's not easy to get that! Most of the time, you need a local to reveal the place, or invite you over to their backyard. In Greece, like in some other places, It is part of our culture and consider yourself lucky if you ever have this opportunity. Imagine clay pots with delicious food slowly cooked over the fire. Picture yourself near the water or even at the beach ..cooking and signing and letting yourself absorb the aura from the Aegean sea. Think of a group of people celebrating life, without any specific reason, just that ..getting together over the food. This is what I visualize when I hear the word ''authentic experience'' This is what I provide ..trips that include authentic experiences. Trips that will fill your mouth with tastes that you will crave back home and you will want to try again. I believe people travel to relax, to escape, to experience something different and they want the real thing, not a tourist fast food service. So, would you try to ''taste'' the culture when you come to Greece? PS. I have prepared several guides for you and I keep updating my list. So stay tuned! Feel free to contact me efi@definitelygreece.com

Hi there, your favorite French cousin here, to help you around Paris and have a lovely stress-free experience of the city! I am a Parisian for almost eight years now, and would absolutely consider myself a Left bank fan. I'd be happy to share my knowledge of this neighborhood and help you plan a perfect Parisian trip :) I'm a historian, a tourist guide and a food lover, so I have a lot a recommandations and stories to tell. I also love to travel around, so you may find some tips and guides for other countries here and there...

For me, travelling is about walking the same cobblestones as the people before us and the locals beside us. It's about feeling, tasting and breathing the local culture - dancing to its rhythm. So, if you're captivated by art, culture, history, great food and hidden gems—you've landed in the right place! Here, you'll find rich narratives and guides that breathe life into: 💡 Authentic local experiences, away from the tourist traps ✈️ Personalised itineraries you can actually use 🍲 Local Foodie Gems (No chain restaurants, I promise!) ⛪ Must-see Art and Historic Sites 🛍️ Shops I love, local Products and souvenirs you should bring home with you. A Bit About Me: 📍 Hometown: Born and bred on the stunning island of Crete, Greece 🌆 Current Residence: Heraklion, Crete, where I also work remotely for a UK company 🎓 Education: A degree in Cultural Technology and Communications and a Master's in Strategic Digital Marketing 🌍 Global Footprint: Lived in the UK for 5 years and explored cities in Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, and France! 📚 Interests: A keen interest in books, modern art, delicious food, and, yes, a dash of fashion! Let's experience the world together!