The first time I visited the island of Poros was actually on a class trip in the eighth grade, in May 1999. So I already ...
“Laid back” Elafonisos
Many of you have probably heard of Elafonisi on Crete, but how many of you have actually visited Elafonisos, this beautiful little island just a ...
Belgian waffles… in Athens!
I have always said that Athens is so much more than just its city center! In my opinion, you find the finest and most unexpected ...
LUKUMADES to die for!
Lukumades is a very simple Greek sweet that has been around for thousands of years! Even Aristotle has written about these wonderful deep-fried dough balls ...
Tips for those who choose to travel to Greece in the summer of 2020
This year has not been like any other year, and this summer is also special. The Corona virus has changed our lives somewhat amazingly and ...
My small Eco-guide to Athens
Athens is probably not the first city that comes to mind when considering sustainable tourism. It is also true that Greece is generally still many ...
“Low season” on Paros
Paros is probably the Greek island I first visited. From the time I was just over a year old to the age of ten, we, ...
Maple – Sugar & Spice
This place is not situated in one of Athens’s central areas, but I highly recommend a trip by train (green line) to the shopping district ...
Greece’s stray dogs and cats
You usually see them strolling the streets or lying in the sun for hours in the squares around the country. The stray dogs and cats ...
My Samos
VathiPotami beach I first became acquainted with the island of Samos after my Swedish father bought a small traditional house in Ano Vathi, the old ...