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 ...

Stavroula Kleidaria

Architect – Chief Editor of GLOW magazine

Ok, it is well known that Halkidiki is like no other. It is beautiful, it is close (to Thessaloniki), it has alternating images and surprises, spots we still haven’t discovered (no matter how many years we have been exploring it for), it offers excitement, it has been our first choice for years as well as ...

The Discover Greece Team

May is here and it is the best time to begin counting down to summer and preparing for our getaways, great or small. The DiscoverGreece team has selected some of the best travel destinations for you and gives you ideas for unique holidays.   The Aegean islands are waiting to unveil their beauty, unique light ...

Tina Kiriakis

Founder of Alternative Athens

I get bored. Easily. This is why I never go to the same place twice. And this is also why after about a week of the typical Greek island vacation I start looking at the ship schedules to get the next ferry back. Don’t get me wrong, in the beginning it’s pure bliss: sleep, eat, ...

Marissa Tejada

Travel writer and freelance journalist

I feel like I live in the most beautiful place in the world. That is maybe one reason why after seven years of living in Greece, I am still awed by what I encounter on my journeys.  I love the green lush landscapes, the turquoise seas, the unique terrain and the incredible islands. Finally, it’s ...