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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 07:00
Anthony Bourdain's Love Of Greece
The unexpected loss of Anthony Bourdain shocked many people across the world, as the eccentric American chef had visited every corner of the globe to taste local delicacies. And, naturally, Greece was one of his favorite gastronomic destinations.
Every time Bourdain was doing a show in Greece, his eyes sparkled with love and admiration for the country. Whether he was watching a village woman making fyllo for bougatsa or a fisherman showing his catch, the acclaimed chef acted like a child gazing at the window of a candy store. Watch the video below!
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Tuesday, 05 June 2018 19:08
June 5th - A Summer Escape
Greek summer never fails to impress! The country has once again been voted as the absolute best destination for a ''Sunny Escape'', it's crystal clear waters have been ranked amongst the cleanest in Europe and discover how many countries are trying to create their own little version of Santorini island!
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Monday, 11 June 2018 18:53
May 29 - Inspiring Women Around Greece
What an exciting week dedicated to women! If you're having trouble with getting to know the beautiful city of Athens, you might want to take a glance at some tips from a foreign travel blogger living in the City, an exclusive Q&A with an aspiring portuguese theather performer who also made Athens her home and why not meet the two Greek women climbing some of the world's highest peaks?
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Monday, 11 June 2018 18:37
May 23rd - Summertime News
While most Greek islands are famous for their magical beaches or crazy nightlife, discover how one island hit the spotlight by winning an alternative award. Also learn about which Athens University became the first one to offer undergraduate courses fully taught in English and don't forget to take part in the Navarino Challenge, an exciting event full of sports and acivities for the whole family!
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Monday, 11 June 2018 09:57
FokiaNou Art Space ~ “Cosmos – Paradise on Earth” Βy Tomoko Shirakumo & Cadatta
FokiaNou Art Space is pleased to present a collaborative art project between the Japanese visual artist Tomoko Shirakumo and the Greek musician and photographer Cadatta. Tomoko Shirakumo will exhibit eleven paintings from her series “The New Creation – 7”, which inspired and informed Cadatta‘s musical production, the album “Cosmos – Paradise on Earth”. The music will run as a soundtrack to the visual exhibition.
Shirakumo’s colorful natural world is full of energy, a calligraphic synthesis of fantastical flora, archetypal symbols and divine signs from the cosmos, rendered in watercolor, colored inks, Japanese Gansai, Japanese black ink, acrylic paint and glitter, as well as contemporary materials such as non-toxic nail polish and glass beads. Cadatta's ambient music reflects this synthesis and the continuous flow of a transcendental world while evoking in the viewer familiar memories and senses.
Tomoko Shirakumo was born in Japan where she currently lives and works, having spent 20 years in other countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and the U.S.A. She studied Fine Art at the University of California, Irvine. Upon returning to Japan, she worked in graphic arts at Nippon Design Center and other companies. Her work has been shown in many cities in Japan as well as Italy and Taiwan. She is vice-chairman of Earthship, a non-profit organization which aims to spread the concept of “Wa”, (which means "concord, harmony" in Japanese) through art and music.
Cadatta (Panagiotis A. Stefanou) is an alternative music artist from Athens. He has been producing music since 2003 and from 2005 has made many albums and remixes in the electronic music scene, for companies such as Café del Mar, Etoka Records, Pure Substance, Muak Music, DeepWit Recordings. He has worked with artists such as Hideo Kobayashi, Maria Voumvaki, Ilias Katelanos, nikosf, Alvaro Hylander and Tomoko Shirakumo. He performed frequently in Athens and London from 2007 to 2013 and at parties with Kerrri Chandler, Osunlade and Phonique. He manages the recording company DeepWit Uncovered.
With the kind support of Polis Grand Hotel, Athens.
Hours: Tuesday 19/6 to Saturday 23/6 and Thursday 28/6 to Saturday 30/6, 17:00-20:00.
Artist Talk: Tuesday, 19 June, 19:00
Hours: Tuesday 19/6 to Saturday 23/6 and Thursday 28/6 to Saturday 30/6, 17:00-20:00.
Artist Talk: Tuesday, 19 June, 19:00
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Monday, 11 June 2018 08:17
Oh Mama Brunch And Cocktails
Located in Glyfada on Kyprou street, Oh Mama is a laid-back brunch spot that seems to always be poppin' according to Athens Coast. With its cool decor, like those love-seat velvet bar stools, and its industrial flare, Oh Mama is definitely a brunch spot to check out this summer!
Oh Mama’s brunch is the real deal. Some menu items include chicken and waffles, fried eggs, hash browns, and of course, pancakes! The brunch menu is served from 10am-6pm, and then they switch to a dinner menu.
The prices are reasonable by Glyfada standards and the staff is attentive and friendly. Summer evenings here are perfect! But don’t be deterred to hit up Oh Mama in the cooler months, they enclose the patio area and there is a party going on inside all year long, with DJs performing on weekends.
Address: Kyprou 48
Telephone: 210 898 6049
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Monday, 11 June 2018 07:00
Mobile Library Brings 'Books Everywhere' To The City Of Athens
As part of the World Book Capital initiative and Athens‘ role as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2018, the municipality created a mobile library and is bringing books to every neighborhood in the city.
The areas of Zapio, Agios Panteleimonas, Petralona, Avdi square, Pagkrati and Syntagma Square are just some of the locations the library will visit in June.
The mobile library is offering residents and visitors the opportunity to become members and borrow up to two books at a time for free. Books offered are in Greek, English and French.
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Saturday, 09 June 2018 11:55
George Condo At The Museum Of Cycladic Art
The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens has the special honour to host the exhibition of George Condo, an artist who was vital in reviving the movement of figuration in America in the 1980s. He is also considered one of the most important American figurative sculptors and painters to this very day.
His first large personal museum exhibition in Greece, will present a total of 30 works (including paintings, drawings and sculptures) which span over the past 20 years of the artist's career.
Also displayed for the first time, is a series of paintings and drawings created in 2017, featuring a suite of self-portraits titled Self portrait in Paris 1-3 (2017) and Me, Myself and Him (2017).
Also displayed for the first time, is a series of paintings and drawings created in 2017, featuring a suite of self-portraits titled Self portrait in Paris 1-3 (2017) and Me, Myself and Him (2017).
Rather than a chronological display of George Condo's oeuvre in the form of a retrospective, his exhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art (in the Stathatos Mansion) is a selection of artworks that implore us to explore the human figure. A principal theme of the museum's contemporary exhibitons program.
What the artist aims to showcase is the references, ideas and mastered skills collected by him over time. Condo's work, infused with deep literary, musical and art historical knowledge seems to be a reflection of his character. A charismatic, insightful and cultivated man with a great sense of humour.
The exhibition is curated by Atalanti Martinou and is accompanied by a bilingual catalogue. Guided tours will be organized every Wednesday at 11:00 (in English) and every Thurday at 19:00 (in Greek).
Opening hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00
- Thursday: 10:00 to 20:00
- Sunday: 11:00 to 17:00
- Tuesday: Closed
Opening hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00
- Thursday: 10:00 to 20:00
- Sunday: 11:00 to 17:00
- Tuesday: Closed
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Friday, 08 June 2018 17:01
Kimolos Trail Running Race
The 1st Kimolos Trail running race was successfully organised, for the first time, on Sunday 3 June 2018. Besides the running routes, the Kimolos Trail event had an educational seminar and a movie night event.
The first race of theCycladesTrailCup 2018 was held in Kimolos island on 3rd June. The 1 st trail running race: Kimolos Trail had two routes, 21 and 9 kilometers long. The starting and finish line was the Chorio village and the 21km had a unique solidarity for runners. Besides the already difficult rocky terrain, the strong Aegean sun made the race even more hard for the participants.
Athletes form all around the world and many Greek islands had filled the registration form pretty early on. The total number of registrations reached the number 95, which is a lot for a small island of the South West Aegean Sea. Athletes from islands like Andros, Sifnos, Milos and Syros came to run alongside visitors from Italy, Ukraine, France, Canada and the Republic of Congo! On Sunday 3 June, 62 athletes started the race but only 50 reached the finish line on time!
The Ukraine-Russian athlete,RamanBurakov, was the big winner of the 21km trail race, by reaching the finish line at 2 hours and 38 minutes and winning for the first time a Cyclades Trail Cup race. Last year, in 2017, he sucesfully finished 5 out of 6 races of the series and was awarded 2nd place in the Cup.
The second place of Kimolos Trail was awarded toPanagiotis Kapsanisrepresenting myathlete and N.A.O. Kithiron and the time of 2 hours and 47 minutes. In the third place of the 21km race, came Evangelos Zigouris with the time of 2 hours and 53 minutes. In the women category,Maria Bisketzi from Syros island won the 21km race with the time of 5 hours and 20 minutes.Korina Stiakaki finished in second place with 5 hours and 30 minutes.
In the 9 km trail race, the first athlete at the finish line was MauroVespegiani from Italy with the time of 47 minutes. In second place,John Mallis from Milos island, representing Milos Runners and the time of 49 minutes. In third place of the 9km race, Valentinos Konstantis, representing Starttech Ventures, finished the race with the time of 53 minutes and 47 seconds.
In the women category of the 9 km trail race, in first place came the Italian-Greek,Valentina Makri with the time of 55 minutes. In second place cameAnastasia Mathioudaki with the time of 1 hour and 7 minutes and in third place,Stefania Malli and Matilda Patso finished together with the time of 1 hour and 8 minutes.
In a special category, the organizers awarded the 1st man and woman, local to Kimolos island. The first woman wasMaria Logotheti and the first manTheodoros Kotsonis with the time of 1 hour and 27 minutes and 1 hour and 7 minutes accordingly.
Every race and course offers score points for Cyclades Trail Cup, determined by the new CTC_PointSystem. The athlete that earns the highest amount of points by the end of the year will be the winner of Cyclades Trail Cup 2018.
TheKimolos Trail 21km awarded you83 points and theKimolos Trail 9km awarded you33 points. Considering thought that the sun was really hot that day, a 5% points will be awarded to each participant. This means that
every athlete of the 21km race will get 83 + 4 = 87 points and every athlete of the 9km33 + 2 = 35 points.
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 10:43
Loving Life In Greece - Creative Careers & Animal Rescue
Claire Lloyd and Matthew Usmar Lauder live their lives between London, Sydney and the Greek island of Lesvos where they have created a charming home in the village of Skalochori. Both are creatives. Claire is an author, photographer, creative director, and a creator of nurturing spaces. Matthew is a painter and creator of three-dimensional art, exhibiting in Sydney and London.
The couple fell in love in the village of Skalochori thirteen years ago and renovated an old house in the middle of the village. Both are passionate animal lovers and when they moved to Greece they rescued a beautiful tortoiseshell cat and called her Sweetie. And so began a new phase of their lives devoted to helping animals in need.
Many unwanted dogs in Greece are dumped on the streets and cats are also left to their own devices to survive. Claire and Matthew were touched by the plight of these animals and began to rescue the dogs and cats they found. So far they have rescued more than 70 dogs and many, many cats - at the moment they are feeding about 50 cats every day (including their own house cats).
Rescuing animals is very rewarding and while this could be a full-time career for both of them, Claire and Matthew are still fully engaged with their creative careers and frequently travel to London and Sydney from Greece. That’s all fine if they can travel separately, but they also need (and want) to travel together sometimes.
The couple used to rely on local friends to help out with their animals but, as time went on, this became more and more complicated, so they turned to TrustedHousesitters.com. TrustedHousesitters works by pairing home and pet owners with caring, verified sitters who move into their homes to care for their animals while they are away. The owner gets the reassurance of knowing that their house and pet family are being well cared for, while the sitter gets an unforgettable and authentic travel experience. At TrustedHousesitters, Claire and Matthew found caring sitters who understand the needs of their pets and also respect their home and appreciate having a taste of a different life in Greece.
Exclusive 50% off Membership for Xpat Athens Readers
Use code ATHENSPET at the TrustedHousesitters.com checkout.
Claire says, “We have a number of permanent pets who live with us in the house. They include our gorgeous Nellie, who was our first rescue dog and used to live alone in the countryside chained to a barrel. She was very traumatised when she first came to us and now needs to be cared for by animal lovers.”
“TrustedHousesitters is perfect because it fits with our needs. It is essential that we have sitters who really care about animals and want to have a travel experience which is different. Living in a small Greek village, in the winter for example, is not for everyone,” adds Matthew.
“We always make it really clear to people applying for a sit that they will be experiencing Greek life in a small, simple village and that if they come in the winter, the weather can be challenging as well. Being honest with each other is essential to getting the right fit with a sitter. We’ve been very fortunate and have had some wonderful people to stay. Our last couple said that their time in our home had been life changing. That is so rewarding for me as a creator of nurturing spaces. I believe that life is about being able to move to be creative whenever you feel that you need to be renewed. You should never be afraid of change and of taking on new challenges,” Claire concludes.
Since launching in 2010, the site has arranged more than two million nights of house and pet sitting globally, saving its members more than half a billion dollars in accommodation and pet care costs.
Unlike a home rental, no money changes hands. Unlike a house swap, there is no need to have someone stay in your home if you simply want to travel as a sitter. All arrangements are made through trust, with members building their trust profiles through references, recommendations and police background checks. The site has more five-star reviews than any other travel or pet company on TrustPilot.
Claire Lloyd, author of My Greek Island Home published by Penguin Lantern.
http://www.clairelloyd.com
Instagram @clairelloydloves & @mygreekislandhome
Claire Lloyd, author of My Greek Island Home published by Penguin Lantern.
http://www.clairelloyd.com
Instagram @clairelloydloves & @mygreekislandhome
My Greek Island Home: www.bookdepository.com and www.wordery.com
Matthew Usmar Lauder
http://www.matthewusmarlauder.com
Instagram @offthebrush
About TrustedHousesitters
TrustedHousesitters was founded in 2010 by Andy Peck and Rachel Martin and is based in Brighton, England. It is now the world’s largest house sitting business with more five-star reviews than any other travel or pet company on TrustPilot, facilitating more than two million nights of house and pet sitting globally, and saving its members more than half a billion dollars in accommodation and pet care costs since its inception.
Its community, which is nearly half a million strong, is spread across more than 130 countries.
Membership to TrustedHousesitters is available for €89 per year, in return for which members can find unlimited free house sitters or unlimited free house sits all over the world. Because no money changes hands between owners and sitters the business has one of the strongest and most trusted reputations in travel.
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Matthew Usmar Lauder
http://www.matthewusmarlauder.com
Instagram @offthebrush
About TrustedHousesitters
TrustedHousesitters was founded in 2010 by Andy Peck and Rachel Martin and is based in Brighton, England. It is now the world’s largest house sitting business with more five-star reviews than any other travel or pet company on TrustPilot, facilitating more than two million nights of house and pet sitting globally, and saving its members more than half a billion dollars in accommodation and pet care costs since its inception.
Its community, which is nearly half a million strong, is spread across more than 130 countries.
Membership to TrustedHousesitters is available for €89 per year, in return for which members can find unlimited free house sitters or unlimited free house sits all over the world. Because no money changes hands between owners and sitters the business has one of the strongest and most trusted reputations in travel.
Exclusive 50% off Membership for Xpat Athens Readers
Use code ATHENSPET at the TrustedHousesitters.com checkout.
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Photo of Claire Lloyd by Carla Coulson
All other images have been provided by Claire Lloyd
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