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LIFE & Culture Insights: decoding the Greek way of being



Seasonal Tourism Dependency: How Greece Can Become a Year-round Destination
Greece is globally known for its sizzling summer holidays, where travelers flock to its islands for sun, sea, and souvlaki. But what...

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Athena in the Modern World: The Professor of Wisdom
The lecture hall buzzed with the quiet energy of anticipation. Sunlight filtered through wide windows, casting gentle streaks of gold on...

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Even gods must pay here!
In the heart of modern Athens, amidst the hustle of the Monastiraki Flea Market, a tall man in a linen shirt and sandals moved with...

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The captivating Corfu Traditions
When you set foot on the lush island of Corfu, you’re not just entering a picturesque paradise but diving headfirst into a vibrant...

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Discovering the Divine Delights of Greek Cuisine
Here's a nice and descriptive ode to the greek cuisine, from a food blogger wo is a friend of ours... enjoy! ----------------------------...

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How a TV serial, changed my life
It was 20 years ago when I was going through a tough period, because I was in serious need of extra income. I wanted to work without ever...

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A few interesting things about ATHENS
Plaka, Anafiotika This is the oldest neighbourhood of Athens. Walking on its paved narrow streets you get the feeling that you are...

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Is Greece excessively OVERLOADED by foreign tourists?
Greece is currently enjoying a tourism boom , which is partly due to the amazing, diverse and unique landscape , and partly due to the...

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What ever happened to good old-fashioned tourism?
The tourism industry is moving at such a rapid pace. Facilities are being modernized, gadgets and mobile apps are changing the way...

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Whenever I feel gloomy, I check out these PHOTOS...
Whenever I feel that reality is leaning heavy on my shoulders, I check out some LIVE beautiful pictures from around Greece, seeking for...

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23 POSITIVE things that non-Greeks taught me, about Athens
I recently had a heated (but SO interesting) online exchange of arguments with a lot of people (Greeks and non-Greeks), regarding the...

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We don't like rain and clouds, in Greece!
That's absolutely true. We love our sunshine, our sea, our blue skies, our outgoing culture. We also love to accommodate foreign people...

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Thousands flock to see the restored Athens Metropolitan Cathedral
Thousands of Greeks and tourists are flocking to see the restored Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens in the city centre, after it opened...

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13th Thessaloniki International Book Fair
The 13th Thessaloniki International Book Fair is taking place at the Helexpo exhibition center (154 Egnatia) from May 12 to 15 with two...

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This coming Sunday is greek Easter Sunday
This coming Sunday is Easter Sunday, for ALL of us in the Greek Orthodox church. Easter has a special connotation for Greeks: it...

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Greece among top 10 destinations chosen by German tourists
Greece despite refugee crisis is among the top 10 destinations chosen by German tourists last year based on a research conducted by The...

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Mobile messages tell stories of refugees fleeing war
”Daddy, where are you now? In Turkey or Sweden?” a Syrian girl asks her father in her first voice message to him since he joined hundreds...

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Turning disaster into celebration
I own a small two-storey house in Mykonos, which I rent out during the summer, thus having the opportunity to meet people from all over...

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Europe on the path of decline
Anyone who thinks that Greece’s predicament is unique is kidding themselves, because the situation here is part of a larger global...

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Venture into the Unknown
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor...

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