Born into a French - Greek family, Melina found herself balancing between two rich and diverse cultures. Aromatic memories from her French family’s kitchen mixed with the flavors of traditional Mediterranean cooking, taught her very early that food brings people together and reduces distances. After studying Journalism and Drama in Paris she became a professional traveler leading trips and writing articles, thus having the chance to experience different places and tastes around the world. She also belongs to the new generation of handbag designers. She loves to meet new people and to share with them the secrets that make Athens unique. Her aim is to be a great culinary ambassador.