Author: Katina
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Returning to where it all began…The city of Florina, and the village of Ethniko
Read more: Returning to where it all began…The city of Florina, and the village of EthnikoLeaving the crystal clear beaches of Halkidiki behind us, we set out to explore the Papulkas homestead in Northern Greece, the town of Florina and the village of Ethniko. Florina is a short, approximately two hour drive from Thessaloniki, and is located in a mountainous area of Northern Greece. Florina is the main city of…
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Returning to our Mediterranean Roots!
Read more: Returning to our Mediterranean Roots!Four years felt like an eternity since we last soaked up the Grecian sun. The memories of our 2014 Mediterranean adventures – exploring Athens’ ancient temples, savoring figs fresh from the tree, and running laps in the ancient Olympic stadium in Olympia – were still vivid in our memories. Yet, the longing to be back…
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Guess Who’s Back!!
Read more: Guess Who’s Back!!Yes, we’re back! Wow, ten years goes by so quickly. It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since we embarked on our year-long #globalfieldtrip. Although our blog has been quiet… we have still been travelling along on some neat adventures… just not in a single solid block like we did in 2014-2015. Travel…
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Fantastic Food in Egypt!
Read more: Fantastic Food in Egypt!We are back home in Toronto and trying to stay warm during this blustery winter. As we recover from our jet-lag, our little family has been talking non-stop about our holiday trip to Egypt. Of course, we always talk about the food we ate while away. So here are some of the yummy dishes we…
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Magnificent Museum of Egypt!
Read more: Magnificent Museum of Egypt!We have travelled all over this amazing country and have learned so much in such a short period of time. What better way to consolidate our learning than to visit the celebrated Museum of Egypt (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities )! The museum is spectacular! It is bright with tall ceilings and lots of space for…