Experience the wild flavors of Mount Olympus at the 1st Mushroom & Truffle Festival Olympus in Skotina, Pieria, Greece. On May 16–17, 2026, visitors will discover truffle hunting dogs, mushroom gastronomy, forest walks, live music, and authentic local culture beneath the legendary slopes of Olympus. Mount Olympus Awakens with the 1st Mushroom & Truffle Festival […]

Walking with a Stray Muse A March morning in Dion, where a dog became my guide and Olympus watched quietly. March 1st, 2026 — Dion, Pieria · by Giorgos Gizelis Early March light at the Archaeological Park of Dion. © Giorgos Gizelis / ExperiencePieria.info On the first Sunday of March, I visited the Archaeological Park […]

Fire, Cedar & Memory The Tsagkala Carnival ritual in Skotina, Pieria — where flames speak older languages than words. 22 February 2026 — Skotina, Pieria · by Giorgos Gizelis Cedar trunks rising into flame — Tsagkala, Skotina, Pieria. © Giorgos Gizelis / ExperiencePieria.info In the village of Skotina, under the watchful presence of Mount Olympus, […]