What can modern folks learn about dealing with trauma, getting a higher perspective of problems and Internet trolls from Greece’s ancient philosophers? In this episode Alexia Amvrazi takes a sunset walk on the ancient Athenian Pnyx hill near the Acropolis with Donald Robertson, an acclaimed world expert and author on the association between modern psychotherapy… Read More »ATH #2 – Stoic Stones
How to Make Greek Stuffed Eggplant – or ‘Little Shoes’. in Episode 1 of the Sense in the City Athens podcast – Alexia visited the local market to get some ingredients for Papoutsakia… or Little Shoes. Like all traditional recipes, everyone has their own secret special ingredients, but the basics are pretty much the same.… Read More »Papoutsakia Recipe
Episode 1 Show Notes. If you want to get an authentic feel of a city’s neighbourhoods and locals, visit it’s local markets. In this opening episode of Sense in the City Athens, Alexia Amvrazi seeks out the ingredients for a recipe called Papoutsakia and along the way discovers honey from Evia and Greek Mountain Tea.… Read More »ATH #1 – Laiki Agora Locals
Welcome to Sense in the City Athens – the podcast. In this teaser episode, host Alexia Amvrazi will introduce you to the series and let you know what to expect. Learn what the process of mopping up the bottom of the Greek salad bowl is called! “Experiencing this city is like a workout for your… Read More »Athens Podcast Trailer
Sense in the City Athens in Production The Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis in Athens can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Birds can still be heard above the din of food-delivery motorbikes and scooters. The enigmatic and unique taste of mastiha is making it’s way into new products, including toothpaste and bottled… Read More »Athens Podcast Announced
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
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