Yannis Simonides

Αctor, writer & producer

My name is Yannis Simonides and I am 69 years old. I was born in Istanbul, I grew up in Athens and I have been living and working in both Greece and the USA since 1965. As a citizen of the world, actor, writer and producer I love to promote and present my wares and those of ...

Despina Karatzias

Digital Strategist, Trainer & Mentor, Institute of Excellence

I live in Melbourne, Australia. My father was born in Sisani, Kozani and my mother in Karpenisi, Miriki. I love to travel and my hobbies involve enjoying new travel experiences with my family. I also love my work helping businesses reach their full potential. I have been building my business for two years now and ...

Chang Jing

Before I came to Greece, I already knew that it was a beautiful place with lots of ancient remains that would excite me. However, I had never realized that Greece was so beautiful and much beyond my expectation.   As a musician from China, I have been lucky enough to travel to many places for ...

Yiannis Gavalas

I took my first steps on Irakleia. I was 9 months old. And for 22 years, I spent my Easter and summer holidays there. For me, Irakleia is spring, it’s summer, it’s … ‘I arrive on the island and it’s time to take off my watch, turn off the switch. I am free.’ Irakleia is ...

Debbie Hiotopoulou

It rose from the sea on the command of Apollo himself, when the Argonauts were in peril crossing the Aegean Sea. Its name is Anafi. It’s a small Cycladic island, east of Santorini. A hospitable, little island with only one hamlet – Hora – and a harbor, Saint Nikolas. Your heart skips a beat with ...