Culture Shock
A Norwegian-Portuguese and a Greek walk into a bank in Greece. A short story of culture, life, and privilege.
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Meteora: The Most Underrated Instagram Hotspot in Greece
Greece is one of Europe’s most underrated winter holiday destinations. But perhaps not for long… As places like Meteora become Instagram hotspots, more and more people are flocking to see the “stone forest”.
Mykonos to Delos: What You Need to Know Before You Visit
This tiny island was once the commercial, religious and cultural centre of Ancient Greece. Today, Delos is an unforgettable day trip from Mykonos you should not miss. Read on for top tips and everything you need to know in order to make the most of your visit.
Where To Find Paradise in Kefalonia, Greece
Kefalonia is paradise. Forested, secluded, exclusive. Compared to Mykonos, it’s so much quieter, bigger, cheaper.. but you should never compare the Ionian islands with the Aegean. It’s like salt and pepper, each has their own unique flavour.
Hypnos the Greek God of Sleep
My husband, his father and I sit outside on the veranda of their Mykonos summer home, sipping ice-cold frappes and debating which beach to go to, when our rather jet-lagged family friend emerges. He has just woken up and takes up his seat at…
Yakiniku Cuisine in Kolonaki Athens
Red Door is the first yakiniku ‘grilled meat’ bar restaurant in Athens. Dine in just your socks, no shoes allowed. Draw the curtain shut for privacy or leave it open and watch as the bar fills up and transforms into a club.
Athens: Balthazar Restaurant and Bar
Balthazar is among my top picks for dinner and drinks in Athens, serving modern Mediterranean cuisine with a Japanese twist inside a beautiful mansion house since 1973. The house opens year-round, with a stunning garden open during the summer.
Noel in Athens
Noel: Where every day is Christmas Around the world, people are getting ready for Christmas. But by the end of December it will be all over, except at Noel in Athens. Noel is a Christmas themed restaurant and bar in central Athens, on the…