If your trip won't take you to every island, a new exhibit at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens will fill in some of the gaps. The facility is putting on a series of exhibitions focusing on the archaeology and current social conditions of some of Greece's less-visited islands. The first edition of this exhibit includes islands in the Dodecanese Islands group - despite the museum's name. It runs through April 23rd, 2012.

Islands Off the Beaten Track Exhibit
More on the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art

An unexpected side effect of the Greek financial crisis is a recent upsurge in locally-sourced traditional and gourmet food products. As foreign companies become more demanding on credit terms - if they offer them at all any more - some Greek companies are looking closer. What thrills me? Greek goat butter. After decades of neglect, it's finding a new home in many Greek grocery dairy sections. Knowing the delightful difference sheep's and goat milk make in real Greek yogurt, it could be the next international locavore foodie passion.

Other neglected local delicacies include Greek truffles and the excellent Greek saffron - which had its first vogue about 4000 years ago, as a cash and trade crop for the ancient Minoans.

Ekathimerini: Food Industry Turns to Greek Raw Materials

I'm pleased to announce that About Greece Travel is participating in this year's About.com Reader's Choice Awards. Nominations open at 12:01 am January 18th and continue through February 15th.

Then the real fun begins as readers get to vote on the distinguished nominees, with the winners announced on March 30th, 2012. There are no prizes except a very snazzy logo to display and the joy of recognition - which may indeed cheer the heart of your favorite Greek hotelkeeper or taverna owner, especially this year.

In 2012, the Readers' Choice Award categories include hotels, beaches, eating places, guidebooks and more. You can nominate in any or all of the categories.

About Greece Travel Readers Choice Nominations

1906 - Aristotle Onassis is born in Smyrna. He will later become one of the world's richest shipping magnates, and will marry Jacqueline Kennedy, widow of US President John F. Kennedy in a controversial marriage. The saying "If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning." is credited to him. He also founded Greece's Olympic Airways, the predecessor to now-defunct Olympic Airlines and its successor, Olympic Air.