Olive feta & ouzo

A life of food thoughts and photographs on faraway shores

Olive feta & ouzo

A life of food thoughts and photographs on faraway shores

Welcome, I'm Amanda Settle

Join me on a journey into middle age as I experience life on a Greek island. With my husband, I'm exploring and getting to the know the cultures, food and languages that we find along the way. Follow us and bring a small piece of the Greek lifestyle into your home.

On The Blog

Moving from Greece to Spain

We have exciting news, after 7 years on the Greek island of Rhodes we are on the move. On Monday August 3rd we are leaving on a ferry at 5pm from Rhodes harbour and heading for Spain. We will be travelling in a van with 3 cats, 2 dogs and as many of our personal...

Rhodes: responsible tourism and the rise of all-inclusives

Visiting Greece is a privilege so many enjoy today, with the rise in all-inclusive resorts on Rhodes can responsible tourism still exist?

Celebrating 6 Years on a Greek island

We have reached the 6 year point in our Greek island adventure. I can’t quite believe it’s been 6 years since we stepped off a plane with 3 cats in tow. Now here’s a chance to celebrate with us.

Out & About

Rhodes: responsible tourism and the rise of all-inclusives

Visiting Greece is a privilege so many enjoy today, with the rise in all-inclusive resorts on Rhodes can responsible tourism still exist?

Experience the Orange festival on Rhodes

One of the larger festivals on the island and happening outside the tourist season, the orange festival is a traditional local festival. Free to enter, go with a group of friends and enjoy the atmosphere. Always popular with locals and expats coming from all over the island to help celebrate the orange harvest.

Carnival in Greece: the experience and traditions

Carnival is a wonderful time to be in Greece. Find out what’s going on, the traditions and experiences to expect during the 3 weeks of the festival and see how they celebrate carnival in a small village on the island of Rhodes.

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Tried & Tested

Veganuary food for thought

Veganuary. A different way of looking at the way we fuel our bodies and care for the world around us and how it’s given me vegan food for thought.

Μελομακάρονα Melomakarona recipe

As they are my favourite Greek Christmas bake I thought I’d share the recipe for melomakarona with you. A Greek honey cookie, soft, spicy and dipped in honey, eaten warm they are amazing.

How I made a gingerbread house

This Christmas, aged 50, I decided it was time to make my first gingerbread house, here’s how it went, the recipe and template to make your own.

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Olive, Feta & Ouzo

A travel & lifestyle blog with a focus on expat life. Written and photographed by Amanda Settle.

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