Read all about the Home of Shedia in Athens
Stop the press! Hidden inside a heritage building in one of Athen’s most picturesque corners is the Home of Shedia, a hub for social change. Aiming to empower those…
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Astypalaia: the ‘smart island’
Like a caterpillar emerging from its cocoon, the secluded, butterfly shaped island of Astypalaia has been reborn as one of Greece’s smartest and most sustainable…
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Tilos’ new energy
Stepping onto Tilos is like stepping back in time. Expect to be welcomed by the gentle sound of lapping waves and the smell of slow-roasted goat wafting through the…
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Paros goes plastic free
The cosmopolitan island of Paros in the Cyclades is starting to make waves for the fact that the island is almost entirely plastic-free. Each summer travellers are drawn…
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Trikala gets techy
A place for history buffs and culture vultures, Trikala is set on the ancient ruins of 5,500-year-old Trikki, and alive with Greek folklore, traditional music and a…
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Minoan Energy Community dreams and fights for a fair energy transition in Crete
In the small and unknown town of Arkalochori, in October 2019, 38 visionaries founded the Minoan Energy Community, which today counts more than 600 members, among which…
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Piraeus’ new-age waste collectors
‘One man’s waste is another man’s treasure’ and nowhere is this truer than in Piraeus, where BlueCycle has created a circular economy solution to plastic waste,…
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Lighting up Lipsi
In the northern part of the Dodecanese, nestled between rocky reefs and tiny deserted islands, travellers will find the small island of Lipsi, a bee-mark for sailors and…
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The wonder women of Folegandros
On the whitewashed, ethereal island of Folegandros nestled in the Aegean Sea, women are hard at work carrying on the legacy of their ancestors. Local women’s…
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Astypalaia: the ‘Smart Island’
Like a caterpillar emerging from its cocoon, the secluded, butterfly shaped island of Astypalaia has been reborn as one of Greece’s smartest and most sustainable…
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The first sustainable sailing guide in Lefkada!
The crystal-clear waters of the Ionian continue to draw sailors to its characterful islands, calm coves and sparkling, sheltered bays. Lefkada, also known as the Emerald…
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Hold your anchor off Andros
The mountainous, marvellous island of Andros stands out from its Cycladic counterparts for its green, lush landscape. But what isn’t so obvious, is that its greenness…
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