Sifnos. The Summer of 1972. An off-radar Greek island with goat trails for roads and no ferry dock. Enter a budding young artist on a quest of self-discovery. In his book, The Greek House, Christian Brechneff presents a funny and moving narrative about his relationship to Sifnos, its unforgettable residents, and the house he bought in a h...
Read moreBringing you the best and brightest of Greek contemporary art, in celebration of Art-Athina 2016, and inspirational Greek Getaways for Summer. https://issuu.com/insider-publications/docs/insider127_may-june_2016
Read moreNational Museum of Contemporary Art director Katerina Koskina talks exclusively to Insider’s Stella Sevastopoulos about Greece’s valiant artistic community, the well-documented struggles facing EMST - and that media furore over Jan Fabre. Katerina Koskina is dedicated to the progress of contemporary art in Greece. She is also...
Read moreJohn Carr goes into bat for Salamina, that much-maligned, silent achiever of the Saronic, shaped just like a “stranded octopus”. “So, did you go anywhere interesting over the weekend?” “Yeah, Salamina.” (A shocked silence.) “Please tell me you are joking.” That’s the kind of reaction you may well expect after you adm...
Read moreGreat Easter Outings for Kids of all Ages; Foodie's Guide to Lent; and our Insider's Address Book for Happening Halandri! https://issuu.com/insider-publications/docs/insider126-lowrez__2_
Read moreA charming and fully-equipped one-bedroom apartment with large terrace offering stunning views to the north face of Acropolis, Tower of the winds, Athens' Roman agora and Hadrian's Library. Metro nearby and an eight-minute walk to Syntagma. Walk-up (no lift) to heaven. Available for short term and long term rentals (€100-150 a night, longer-term ra...
Read moreThe canvasses of Panayiotis Tetsis’ were both poetic and euphoric, writes Stella Sevastopoulos. Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Culture Minister Aristeidis Baltas, as well as other prominent political figures, museum directors, artists and intellectuals were among the crowds that paid their last respects to the much-...
Read moreWho said Athens isn’t a great city for small people! The capital is packed with plenty of fun-filled family action – for tots to teens - right on its doorstep, writes Amanda Dardanis. Hello Yellow Brick Road Playmobil FunPark Kick boredom to the curb for the under 10s at the enchanting Playmobil FunPark in Kifissia where happy...
Read moreAthens Insider celebrates romance with a fool-proof seduction list, alternative Valentine's thrills and the best addreses for wining and dining in the city. https://issuu.com/insider-publications/docs/insider125-final_low_8fea029c05970e
Read moreWhen Australia Day rolls around every January 26, every self-respecting Aussie in town knows there’s only one party to go to: The Australia Day bash at the Athens Sports Bar, run by Australian brother duo, Daniel and Ed Fisher. The Fisher siblings, brothers also to Hollywood star Isla Fisher, have been in the business of selling fun in A...
Read moreSeriously cold weather calls for serious comfort food. Amanda Dardanis visits Greece’s first high temple to pancakes to see how it stacks up. Pancakes. As a foreigner living in Greece, they used to be one of those things you just had to make your peace with waving goodbye to (along with bagels, English-style muffins and IKEA b...
Read moreA festive issue packed with seasonal tips to celebrate the holidays in style: winter escapes, family getaways, Christmas recipes, things to do in Athens, shopping, entertainment and gift guide,, dining out, wines, interviews and great holiday reading. https://issuu.com/insider-publications/docs/insider124_final_low
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