Time to read: 2 minutes First two days: Kampo of Marathokampos Day three: we got a car and found three beaches. A gorgeous unknown by the road, Tsabou and Long beach on Kokkari. We drove past a ghost town, near Karlovasi. But Tsabou beach, glimpsed in the turn of a road, was amazing. We were very lucky. Yesterday it was […] continue reading »
Time to read: < 1 minute What do London bus rides, gamification and mental illness have in common? […] continue reading »
Time to read: 4 minutes The sun is shining, the sky is the blue of postcards, and yet despair shrouds the country. People starving, begging, stealing. One retired gentleman immolated himself in April 2012, as he did not want to leave debts for his children. He saw no future for himself, his family. He was 77. My father’s age. I […] continue reading »
Time to read: < 1 minute London – Eating & Drinking – Restaurant – Italian & Pizza Real and proper, uncut and on a wooden board, pizza al metro. Delicious base, excellent toppings, generous portions. Shame the place got so crowded that we couldn’t get a hold of a dessert menu in good time. On our next visit we’ll have to […] continue reading »
Time to read: 3 minutes The most unprepossessing entrance to the worst kept secret in London! A brunch fit for… Well… The eclectic foodie. One of my best friends in the world had just come back from visiting his family back in Greece. He felt guilty and relieved at being back in London. He’d missed the place. And, to be […] continue reading »
Time to read: < 1 minute The rabbit did it. No, really! There’s a rabbit sitting on the bar, and he did it! He made me order the bloody mary, and the delicious (they must have been fresh) squid, and the steak. yummm…. steak… Although, to be fair, I’m not sure I’d recommend the steak. I think they got my order […] continue reading »
Time to read: < 1 minute London – Eating & Drinking – Pubs & Bars – Bars – Eating & Drinking – Pubs & Bars – Pubs Convenient location, pretty good burgers, but a bit slow on the service for something that looks and feels like a pub.Wouldn’t either recommend nor discourage. If you have a taste card, make sure you […] continue reading »
Time to read: 2 minutes A series of small houses, without kitchenette, in a field near the coastal road running on the back of the island. This is a quiet road. Clean and economical, especially if you need to fit a car into your budget for getting to beaches, other towns or archaeological sites. Also, Hostelbay and its unique ferry […] continue reading »
Time to read: 2 minutes Room was clean, although the floor seemed a bit dusty. We were disappointed to not have bathrobes in the room by default (and this is an expensive Hilton), and didn’t bother asking for them. An iron and ironing board are in the closet. Dry cleaning facilities are provided, but at €14 for a pair of […] continue reading »
Time to read: < 1 minute London – Eating & Drinking – Restaurant – French – Eating & Drinking – Restaurant The pricetags do not quite match the food. I suppose that’s the only reason this is getting a 3. Despite the tastecard discount, I am still not impressed. The flavours were nice enough. The scallops cooked very well. The tortelloni […] continue reading »