Pantelis Boukalas

Strangers from the Sea: Greek Hospitality in Poetry Through the Ages

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By Pantelis Boukalas

Strangers from the Sea: Greek Hospitality in Poetry Through the Ages

Pantelis Boukalas, recipient of the 2019 State Literary Award for Best Essay…

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Venizelos, Kazantzakis, Xylouris: 3 Legendary Cretans

Crete

By Pantelis Boukalas

Venizelos, Kazantzakis, Xylouris: 3 Legendary Cretans

Eleftherios Venizelos, Nikos Kazantzakis, Nikos Xylouris: three larger-than-life personalities who represent the…

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The Art of Drinking: Bottoms up

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By Pantelis Boukalas

The Art of Drinking: Bottoms up

Through the millennia, wine has been the defining component of sociability for…

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

Wagamama brings its signature blend of traditional Asian flavors and modern twists to the vibrant heart…

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christmas in epirus

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christmas in epirus

Whether it’s the charming town of Metsovo or the picturesque villages of Elati, Paramythia and Vourgareli,…

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

A visit to the thermal waters of Pozar Baths in Aridaia is an invitation to unwind…

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“they are waiting for you every day”: caring for the stray cats of athens

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“they are waiting for you every day”: caring for the stray cats of athens

For almost 20 years, Nine Lives Greece has been feeding, nurturing and neutering thousands of the…

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a guide to falling in love with athens

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a guide to falling in love with athens

Explore the timeless beauty of the Greek capital, where ancient myths meet contemporary discoveries.

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thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

Thessaloniki

thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

Now that Thessaloniki has, at last, a subway system, we propose a unique history tour that…

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how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

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how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

Wine bars are now a cornerstone of Athenian nightlife, as an international trend goes local with…

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what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Events, openings, and all things new in Thessaloniki.

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