Athens is changing. But the more it changes, the more it stays the same. For every new, trendy, modern twist on a Greek gastronomy there are traditional, independent family owned and run tavernas and kebab shops. So here are some favourites. This is not an objective list. There is quite a lot of personal bias… Read More »Where to Eat in Athens
Season 3 of Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan’ is here, and for fans of Athens, the first two episodes of the show feature the Greek capital heavily. Shot in the fall of 2021, when Covid restrictions had been eased in Greece, the series features many identifiable landmarks from around Athens. What Athens Locations were used in… Read More »Jack Ryan in Athens
In this episode, David Fuller and Christina Ioannidis wander around the Athens suburb of Ano Petralona and discover a family eatery that offers locals and tourist some thoughtful dishes with a twist on Greek classics. 00:17 Ano Petralona is a short walk to the south of the Athens Acropolis, in the shadow of the area… Read More »ATH #7 – A Foodie Exploration of Ano Petralona
If you are interested in the food-scene of Greece and Athens, seek out the 3rd series of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip where Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix try to do a ‘Top Gear’ for food. Episode 2, named ‘Clash of Three Titans’ begins in Athens with some stunning drone footage and… Read More »HooCut – True Pitta
David Fuller and Christina Ioannidis discover a deli in Plaka that offers the chance to experience an Olive Oil tasting. Guided by Erikka and Maria from Malotira, the team learn about the different varieties and the health benefits of olive oil. Support the Team Show Notes… The mythology of Athens and the story of Athena… Read More »ATH #5 – Olive Oil Live
In this episode, David Fuller and Alexia Amvrazi discuss the unique coffee and cafe culture of Athens. This episode was recorded at Da Capo in Kolonaki – one of Athens’ more upmarket suburbs. Athens has a rich and varied coffee culture that usually involves sipping your coffee for hours and watching the world go by.… Read More »ATH #3 – Coffee Culture
The Sense in the City Sydney travel podcast can now be found on your favourite podcast apps. Hosted by Ruby Boukabou, the podcast has already found an audience all over the world from Denver, Colorado to Turku, Southwest Finland. Even while the city is in lockdown – there is a world of travellers and explorers… Read More »Sydney Podcast Now on Apple & Spotify
Has COVID Changed Athens Businesses? Athens was in lock-down from sometime in November 2020 until early May 2021. The country of Greece was closed to tourists. The famous attractions, restaurants and bars were for the most part, locked shut, with only supermarkets and shops that could provide take-away options able to serve their customers. In… Read More »Welcome (Back) Sir
City-Breaks are usually weekend affairs. So you don’t need to carry much. If you are flying a low-cost airline, then one carry-on bag is all you can take anyway – and who wants to spend precious time waiting for baggage? So what is my ultimate carry-on bag for a city break? The answer is 42.… Read More »My Favourite City Break Bag?
The Opportunity for Cities. Even before the pandemic, the nature of work was changing. Led by start-up companies that offered highly flexible conditions for employees, like unlimited holidays, companies were giving their people to work from cities of their choice. Those lucky enough to be able to take advantage of this lifestyle have been named… Read More »Working Capital