Sofka Zinovieff

In Greece You Don’t Choose Your Village

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By Sofka Zinovieff

In Greece You Don’t Choose Your Village

Most Greeks have ancestral ties to villages they regularly visit. And, just…

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Why Are Greeks So Hospitable? An Anthropologist’s View

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By Sofka Zinovieff

Why Are Greeks So Hospitable? An Anthropologist’s View

Is there more to a spoon sweet than meets the eye? Anthropologist…

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The Mani Sanctuary of A Hero-turned Scholar

Peloponnese

By Sofka Zinovieff

The Mani Sanctuary of A Hero-turned Scholar

A modern-day Odysseus, Patrick Leigh - Fermor spent the most peaceful days…

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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

Mainland

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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a guide to falling in love with athens

Athens

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

Athens

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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exploring the historic old market of ermoupolis, syros

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exploring the historic old market of ermoupolis, syros

Syros’ Chiou Street, once a bustling artery of local commerce and cultural activity, now faces decline…

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