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Hail Hydra: A Midwinter Weekend on the Saronic Isle
“I do.” No, there was no matrimonial interrogation in the air, just a jaded Athenian friend asking who in their right mind voluntarily sails off to the Greek islands in the middle of winter.
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Life
Zen and the Art of Driving in Greece
When I was first learning to drive, my father gave me one of the most valuable pieces of advice I have ever received: “Always drive as if the guy ahead is about to do the most insane thing imaginable.”
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History
Autumn in Pylos: An Expat’s View of the Battle of Navarino Re-Enacted
On a balmy Saturday night in late October, I sat comfortably on the small yacht of a family friend, staring from the Ionian into the Bay of Navarino waiting intently for one of the ships in the bay to burst into flames. But, that’s not what happened – at least, not initially. Two vessels first positioned themselves strategically and then circled one another like boxers in a ring. As the shadowy…
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Destinations
An Ermoupolis State of Mind: Notes from the Capital of the Cyclades
Caution is advised when visiting Ermoupolis on Syros, the aristocratic capital of the Cycladic islands: it just might slay your heart.
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Destinations
Homecoming, Greek-Style
The feast day of the church of a Greek village is not just the main event in the year’s social calendar; it’s a time to revive memories, to celebrate family and traditional culture, and to preserve this heritage for generations to come. In Greece, people celebrate their name days – the feast day of the saint for whom they are named. Towns and cities do the same, marking the celebration…
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Destinations
Hometown Update: Where to Go in Aegina This Summer
As opposed to wintertime on Aegina, when one must seek out the few pockets of life on the island, in the summer, the trick is the opposite: knowing where to avoid the crowds and which of the fully seated places are the best. While not crowded to the extent of the more famous island destinations, most beaches, restaurants and bars are busy – in August, part of your day is often…
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Life
What It’s Like to Be A Professional Photographer on Santorini.
George Ventouris, a professional photographer and permanent resident of Santorini on why the perfect sunset doesn’t actually exist.
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Destinations
Four Insider Secrets About Hydra
The editor in chief of Kathimerini’s Gastronomos magazine shares a few secrets about Hydra.
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