Healing Baths and Waterfalls
By John Thomsen It was a perfect May Day in Macedonia, so I decided to head with friends to the Pozar Baths in Loutraki. I was a visitor in the area, however, and hadn’t a clue as to how many happy campers between 3 and 93 had the same brilliant idea and were already there […]
From Christ to Zeus in an Afternoon
By John Thomsen The author visits Veria and Vergina tracing St.Paul’s ancient route and discovering Macedonian History Even though we spent only a short time in the city of Veria, I had the opportunity, which was huge for a Midwest preacher’s kid, to sit on the same steps where St. Paul stood nearly 2000 years […]
In Memory of Michael Gaughn
By Theo Kalomirakis In just one month, the gr2me family lost another member. After the unexpected passing of my dear friend and gr2me contributing editor writer Maureen Jensen two weeks ago, Mike Gaughn, the first editor of gr2me, sadly lost his short battle with cancer, the same illness that took Maureen. I have known Mike […]
Spring in Naxos
A Memorable Pre-Summer Escape with Friends By John Thomsen Lunch on the beach in Aghia Anna I just returned from a fun and interesting end-of-summer getaway to the beautiful Cycladic Island of Naxos with friends! Naxos is stunning. We drove through several charming mountain villages and were delighted to see about 40 goats heading home […]
Greece Is Life
Aegina: Discover and Relax… By Maureen Jensen In memoriam We are saddened to announce the passing of Maureen Jensen, a pioneering Αmerican journalist in the field of hi-end electronics and the writer of this story. Maureen was a passionate lover of Greece, Gr2me, and her dear friend, our president, Theo Kalomirakis. We celebrate her spirit and legacy. […]
Not a day goes by in Greece without something to celebrate
By Diane Farr Louis Two years ago, I celebrated my Golden Anniversary: 50 years as a permanent resident in Greece. And last year marked 60 years since I first touched Greek soil, soon after having graduated from college At this stage in life—and you can probably make an educated guess what stage I’m at—every day […]
Join the Conversation: Why Your Comments Matter on Gr2me
At Gr2me, we’re passionate about sharing the rich tapestry of Greek culture, history, and lifestyle with you. We believe in creating an interactive space where every visitor can contribute their thoughts, interests and experiences. When you leave a comment after watching a video or reading a story, you don’t just engage with us; you help […]
My journey through Greek culture
My longstanding interest in contemporary Greek art and culture didn’t really begin until I was in my early 20’s. Until then, what I knew about the culture—and this was typical of Greek Americans growing up in the ’50s and ‘60s—revolved around my family.
Greece by Heart
A dedicated team transforms ideas into engaging stories for gr2me showcasing civilization where history and modern life interwine inviting the world to celebrate the country’s rich culture