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An Expert’s Advice on What to Do and See in Kos
I first visited Kos in the spring of 1981, on my second journey around Greece. I stayed, as many backpackers did back then, in an unlicensed domátio (room) touted at the harbor. My main memories from that year are of the Asclepieion archaeological site, assorted beaches and, of course, the Castle of the Knights.
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10 Reasons why I Fell in Love with Nisyros
From natural hot springs to ancient fortresses seemingly built by giants, there are countless reasons to keep coming back to Nisyros.
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An Art Curator’s Thessaloniki Picks
Where does Eirini Papakonstantinou go when she’s not working at the State Museum of Contemporary Art? “Thessaloniki has been a cultural melting pot since it was founded, and the weight, the gravity of history is visible everywhere. It is this juxtaposition between the historical and the contemporary, a contrast that is at the same time an alliance, which makes the art scene here so compelling.” The State Museum of Contemporary…
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Thessaloniki’s Perfect Mixed Tape
Sounds of the city compiled by Cayetano, composer and music producer
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Poros, a Quick Island Fix
This Saronic Gulf gem, located just a stone’s throw from Athens, is perfect for an off-season break.
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Alonissos, My Homeland
Since making it her home, Bente Keller, a Danish artist and gallery-owner, has written two popular walking guides about the lush island.
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Velvento: It Takes a Village
I remember my former colleague and avid traveler Dinos Kiousis often saying: “The only way to experience true hospitality is to visit Velvento.”
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Lydia Carras: For the Love of Patmos
It’s all about the architecture, the long walks and those little tavernas by the sea…
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