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BY Maria Coveou

| Apr 19, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Sanne & Bart van Poll

Sanne and Bart van Poll, the Dutch couple behind the successful city guide publisher Spotted by Locals, are this week’s featured Out-of-Towners, offering us personalized views, insider experiences and know-how of Greek life.

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BY Maria Coveou

| Apr 11, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Marina Sarli

Marina Sarli is an Italian NGO veteran who found her Ithaca in Athens. She is this week’s featured Out-of-Towner, offering us personalized views, insider experiences and know-how of Greek life.

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BY Vassilis Masselos

| Apr 05, 2016

Life

The Disappearing Salepi Peddlers

Although it tastes nothing like it used to, salepi is undoubtedly the best hot drink you can enjoy on a cold winter’s day in Athens

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BY Alexia Amvrazi

| Apr 04, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Navine G. Khan-Dossos

Born and bred in London, compelling artist Navine Khan Dossos has made Athens her beloved home. She talks to us here just before the opening of her new exhibition, “Imagine A Palm Tree” at the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art in Thisseio.

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BY Alexia Amvrazi

| Mar 30, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Ali Ali

Ali Ali is a charismatic filmmaker who has made Athens his (seaside) base for travels around the world. ​He is this week’s featured Out-of-Towner, offering us personalized views, insider experiences and know-how of Greek life.

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BY Maria Coveou

| Mar 29, 2016

Life

Inside Ourselves Through the Abramovic Method

A first-time encounter with performance art through the exercises designed by the Serbian artist. “We live in a world of constant distraction, where taking the time to connect to ourselves is becoming more and more difficult. I have designed this experience to give the public the opportunity to be free from these distractions and to be connected with themselves, with each other, and with the present moment.” [Marina Abramovic] A…

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BY Maria Coveou

| Mar 24, 2016

Life

Your Sunday Best

A mini guided tour of the Greek Orthodox Sunday Mass and etiquette.

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BY Alexia Amvrazi

| Mar 22, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Sai Symphorienne

A busy mom of two, Sai Symphorienne has immersed herself in the Greek culture and tackled the linguistic challenges since arriving here 15 years ago for her university studies in business and economics. Here she shares experiences from her exciting life in Greece.

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