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BY Maria Korachai

| May 20, 2016

Activities

Rendezvous in Thissio Every Friday
Night for Group Cycling

Freeday team is open to all It was ten in the evening. Roughly 200 of us had gathered. Another similar-sized group also happened to be cycling in the area.

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BY Greece Is

| May 17, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Dimitri Boulenger

Dimitri Boulenger is an Athens-based Osteopath of Belgium heritage who has lived in Brussels, Paris and Maidstone but makes no secret of his preference for Greece. As the featured Out-of-Towner this week, he shares his own experience of what he loves most about the country he now calls home. Name Dimitri Boulenger Profession Osteopath Life status Married with two children (13 and a half years of age and 16 years)…

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BY Alexia Amvrazi

| May 09, 2016

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The Out-of-Towners: Laertis Vassiliou

Albanian actor / director Laertis Vassiliou has made Greece his home away from home, gaining a strong following for his various theatrical projects,

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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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