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Hello! I am Katerina. I grew up in the beautiful island of Corfu in Greece and I came to Glasgow in January 2006 to complete my postgraduate studies (I am a qualified dietitian and nutritionist). Two years later I fell in love with a Scottish man (and I am the happiest girl in the world because of him!). Since then I am trying to build a life here, a life that is me and that has all the fun and exciting times that I miss from Corfu.The weather is something you cannot change, but friends, good food and wine and travelling can make all the difference. It took me a while but I am starting a new exciting life here embracing all the positives and trying to learn new things everyday.

This blog has emerged from my need to share this journey of getting acquainted with a different culture and I hope that my experiences may help other people who have found themselves in my position.

Welcome to the world of a Greek Girl in Glasgow!

+Frequently asked questions

1. Where did you learn how to blog?

It took me years and I still have a long way to go! I see it as an exciting everlasting process for the mind. I started blogging in 2006 and then I had a blog in Greek which I really loved. Greek Girl Glasgow is the evolution of this first attempt. I had to learn everything myself. Taking it step-by-step, I was asking at forums, and googling my questions helped a lot but did make me lose valuable time as I had to identify my future needs and looking it up as it came. Nowadays there are easier ways and I would highly recommend taking an online blogging course before you start your venture. You will find everything there organised and ready to go without the waste of time on things that are not useful. I have already finished the Secret Blogger’s Business course and I couldn’t recommend it enough (click and love it too at affiliate link below ;-))!

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2. What computer do you use?

I use a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display which I got my hands on and I am literally attached to it whenever I can! The screen is beautiful, clear and vivid and it is as light as a Macbook Air. It is also fantastic as it has an SD card reader so I can upload my photos directly on it. Since I have started using Mac I have never looked back!

3. What camera do you use?

My love for photography is one of the reasons I started this blog. I want to capture beautiful and colourful images that will always remind how wonderful life is! I use a Canon EOS 450D which I bought with the money of my first salary. Unfortunately Canon has discontinued this model now but lose no hope! There is a similar wonderful one that you can get your hands on finding the next best excuse on the planet (Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, Holiday, Celebration, etc.) and it is the new Canon EOS 700D. I use a favourite Canon EF 50mm – f/1.4 USM Lens with it most of the times as I love the blurred background the 1.4 aperture offers. I occasionally use also the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 (which Colin bought for me on one of his travels) but I definitely prefer the Canon if I can have it my way. I have recently also purchased the Photoshop CC license and I absolutely love it, I can spend hours on it making the photos looking great!

4. I am a company and I would like to advertise on your blog. What do you offer?

If you want to get your product, service, or blog in an advertising space in my blog then keep reading. I offer a variety of packages, from banner advertising to sponsored posts and giveaways. If you have something more bespoke in mind, I can work with you to create a bespoke package for your special and exciting campaign. Just ask for a copy of my super duper media kit! I am looking forward to working with you and your brand.

5. I am a company and I would like to get in touch with you?

If you would like to contact me I will be very happy to receive your e-mail here: katerina@greekgirlglasgow.com

6. What are the blog’s stats for 2014?

Like every other blog, I have started small but with a big vision. With more than 2000 followers already achieved on social media, greekgirlglasgow.com has received an average of 14,000 page views in 2014. I have over 2000 followers on social media (Bloglovin’ 1300+, Facebook 200+, Twitter 400+, Instagram 120+, Pinterest 70+, ) and a full strategy for doubling and more in the 2015.

7. Got more questions?

Just drop me an email here [katerina@greekgirlglasgow.com] and I’ll be happy to discuss further!

LEGAL

Terms of use

Introduction

Welcome to Greek Girl Glasgow [greekgirlglasgow.com]. This website is owned and operated by Katerina Vasilaki McKay. By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy (hereafter referred to as ‘User Agreement’), along with the terms and conditions as stated in our Privacy Policy (please refer to the Privacy Policy section below for more information).

This agreement is in effect as of May, 2009.

We reserve the right to change this UserAgreement from time to time without notice. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this UserAgreement periodically to familiarize yourself with any modifications. Your continued use of this site after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and agreement of the modified terms and conditions.

Responsible Use and Conduct

By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide for you, either directly or indirectly (hereafter referred to as ‘Resources’), you agree to use these Resources only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this User Agreement, and (b) applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted online practices or guidelines.

Wherein, you understand that:

a. In order to access our Resources, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself (such as identification, contact details, etc.) as part of the registration process, or as part of your ability to use the Resources. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.

b. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with any account you use to access our Resources. Accordingly, you are responsible for all activities that occur under your account/s.

c. Accessing (or attempting to access) any of our Resources by any means other than through the means we provide, is strictly prohibited. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of our Resources through any automated, unethical or unconventional means.

d. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Resources, including the servers and/or networks to which our Resources are located or connected, is strictly prohibited.

e. Attempting to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell our Resources is strictly prohibited.

f. You are solely responsible any consequences, losses, or damages that we may directly or indirectly incur or suffer due to any unauthorized activities conducted by you, as explained above, and may incur criminal or civil liability.

g. We may provide various open communication tools on our website, such as blog comments, blog posts, public chat, forums, message boards, newsgroups, product ratings and reviews, various social media services, etc. You understand that generally we do not pre-screen or monitor the content posted by users of these various communication tools, which means that if you choose to use these tools to submit any type of content to our website, then it is your personal responsibility to use these tools in a responsible and ethical manner. By posting information or otherwise using any open communication tools as mentioned, you agree that you will not upload, post, share, or otherwise distribute any content that:

i. Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, racist, or contains any type of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;

ii. Infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary right of any party;

iii. Contains any type of unauthorized or unsolicited advertising;

iv. Impersonates any person or entity, including any http://greekgirlglasgow.com employees or representatives.

We have the right at our sole discretion to remove any content that, we feel in our judgment does not comply with this User Agreement, along with any content that we feel is otherwise offensive, harmful, objectionable, inaccurate, or violates any 3rd party copyrights or trademarks. We are not responsible for any delay or failure in removing such content. If you post content that we choose to remove, you hereby consent to such removal, and consent to waive any claim against us.

h. We do not assume any liability for any content posted by you or any other 3rd party users of our website. However, any content posted by you using any open communication tools on our website, provided that it doesn’t violate or infringe on any 3rd party copyrights or trademarks, becomes the property of Katerina Vasilaki McKay, and as such, gives us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, exclusive license to reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, publicly display and/or distribute as we see fit. This only refers and applies to content posted via open communication tools as described, and does not refer to information that is provided as part of the registration process, necessary in order to use our Resources. All information provided as part of our registration process is covered by our privacy policy.

i. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Katerina Vasilaki McKay (greekgirlglasgow.com) and its parent company and affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, donors, agents, and licensors, from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of this User Agreement or the failure to fulfill any obligations relating to your account incurred by you or any other person using your account. We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this User Agreement. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by us.

Privacy

Your privacy is very important to us, which is why we’ve created a separate Privacy Policy in order to explain in detail how we collect, manage, process, secure, and store your private information. Our privacy policy is included under the scope of this User Agreement. To read our privacy policy in its entirety, click here.

Limitation of Warranties

By using our website, you understand and agree that all Resources we provide are “as is” and “as available”. This means that we do not represent or warrant to you that:

i) the use of our Resources will meet your needs or requirements.

ii) the use of our Resources will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or free from errors.

iii) the information obtained by using our Resources will be accurate or reliable, and

iv) any defects in the operation or functionality of any Resources we provide will be repaired or corrected.

Furthermore, you understand and agree that:

v) any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of our Resources is done at your own discretion and risk, and that you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer or other devices for any loss of data that may result from the download of such content.

vi) no information or advice, whether expressed, implied, oral or written, obtained by you from greekgirlglasgow.com or through any Resources we provide shall create any warranty, guarantee, or conditions of any kind, except for those expressly outlined in this User Agreement.

Limitation of Liability

In conjunction with the Limitation of Warranties as explained above, you expressly understand and agree that any claim against us shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for use of products and/or services. Katerina Vasilaki McKay will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary loss or damages which may be incurred by you as a result of using our Resources, or as a result of any changes, data loss or corruption, cancellation, loss of access, or downtime to the full extent that applicable limitation of liability laws apply.

Copyrights/Trademarks

All content and materials available on http://greekgirlglasgow.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, website name, code, images and logos are the intellectual property of Katerina Vasilaki McKay and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. Any inappropriate use, including but not limited to the reproduction, distribution, display or transmission of any content on this site is strictly prohibited, unless specifically authorized by Katerina Vasilaki McKay.

Termination of Use

You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of our website and Resources with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this User Agreement. Any suspected illegal, fraudulent or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your relationship and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Upon suspension or termination, your right to use the Resources we provide will immediately cease, and we reserve the right to remove or delete any information that you may have on file with us, including any account or login information.

Governing Law

This website is controlled by Katerina Vasilaki McKay located in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. It can be accessed by most countries around the world. As each country has laws that may differ from those of Scotland, by accessing our website, you agree that the statutes and laws of Scotland, without regard to the conflict of laws and the United Nations Convention on the International Sales of Goods, will apply to all matters relating to the use of this website and the purchase of any products or services through this site.

Furthermore, any action to enforce this User Agreement shall be brought in the federal or state courts located in UK, Scotland. You hereby agree to personal jurisdiction by such courts, and waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts.

Guarantee

UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSED, KATERINA VASILAKI MCKAY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments about these our Terms of Service as outlined above, you can contact us at:

Katerina Vasilaki McKay

katerina@greekgirlglasgow.com