Alex King

Unspoilt Beauty: Epirus Lights the Path to a Sustainable Future

Mainland

By Alex King

Unspoilt Beauty: Epirus Lights the Path to a Sustainable Future

In this wild and mountainous region of northwest Greece, pioneering individuals and…

Read more

The Kypseli Neighborhood: A Queen of Reinvention

Athens

By Alex King

The Kypseli Neighborhood: A Queen of Reinvention

This central Athens neighborhood’s fortunes have risen and fallen over the decades.…

Read more

Why Athens is Becoming a Magnet for Young Expats

Editor's Pick

By Alex King

Why Athens is Becoming a Magnet for Young Expats

From tech gurus and start-up entrepreneurs to cultural workers and restaurateurs, some…

Read more

Where to Go in Plaka: A Guide to the Neighborhood of the Gods

Athens

By Alex King

Where to Go in Plaka: A Guide to the Neighborhood of the Gods

A guided stroll (with map!) through the most famous neighborhood in Athens,…

Read more

Creativity in the Countryside: How Art and Tech are Revitalizing Epirus

Mainland

By Alex King

Creativity in the Countryside: How Art and Tech are Revitalizing Epirus

Three inspiring initiatives are drawing on art, tradition, and open-source technologies to…

Read more

Five Reasons you Should Check Out the Syros International Film Festival

Islands

By Alex King

Five Reasons you Should Check Out the Syros International Film Festival

A short guide to Greece’s most intimate eclectic and film festival.

Read more

The Bike and the Beast: Pedaling around Crete

Crete

By By Alex King / Photos Angel Ballesteros

The Bike and the Beast: Pedaling around Crete

Why hopping on your bike and getting off the beaten track is…

Read more

Beat the Heat in Athens: Fill in the Squares

Athens

By Alex King

Beat the Heat in Athens: Fill in the Squares

Natural meeting points year round, in the summer, you'll likely end up…

Read more

Most Popular

heatwaves and the tourism miracle of athens

Athens

heatwaves and the tourism miracle of athens

Unprecedented heatwaves and record tourist numbers in Athens are challenging daily life and straining city resources.

Read more

7 greek islands for the ultimate autumn escape

Editor's Pick

7 greek islands for the ultimate autumn escape

Escape to Greece this fall and discover serene islands with fewer tourists, beautiful weather, and authentic…

Read more

peloponnese unveiled: 3 idyllic weekend getaways

Peloponnese

peloponnese unveiled: 3 idyllic weekend getaways

Only a few hours’ drive from Athens, the most diverse region of Greece offers countless opportunities…

Read more

discover sifnos: a perfect 3-day island getaway

Islands

discover sifnos: a perfect 3-day island getaway

Beaches, historical sites, and local cuisine: discover the best of the Cycladic island of Sifnos in…

Read more

discovering the diverse charms of naxos

Islands

discovering the diverse charms of naxos

Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, demonstrates how tourism can complement cultural heritage and primary…

Read more

aegean balcony: 8 island bars with unmatched views

Islands

aegean balcony: 8 island bars with unmatched views

Imagine watching the sunset over the sea while sipping a cocktail. These bars on Syros, Paros,…

Read more

who were the amazons?

Editor's Pick

who were the amazons?

Who were the fierce Amazon warriors of Greek mythology, and why did they captivate the Greek…

Read more

the harvest, the hearth, and the heart of karpathos

Islands

the harvest, the hearth, and the heart of karpathos

In Olympos, a remote village on the island of Karpathos where tradition reigns, Kalliopi plants, harvests…

Read more