Stories
Read interesting stories on history, arts, cuisine and contemporary lifestyle. Follow historic routes and celebrate the timeless essence of Greek culture.
The Greek Karagiozis
It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of shadow theatre, since it’s been intricately entwined with so many different cultures, yet all theories converge on its first appearing in Asia.
The art of basket weaving in Volax
Volax, the Tinian village with the unusual name and the mysterious lunar landscape that has led to endless speculations about fallen meteorites, was once one of the most important basket-weaving centers in Greece.
The dry-stone landscape of Tinos, a living monument
The rural landscape of Tinos is unique in the Aegean, as it represents one of the most intensively cultivated terrains in the Cyclades.