Daphne Karnezis
The art of the amble: Exploring the social rituals of evening walks across Spain, Italy and Greece
A languid stroll is an enriching daily ritual in much of southern Europe. In Spain, Italy and Greece, it is an art form. We join the crowds to learn how it’s done.
Meet Europe’s first chief heat officer
Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summer. We…
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
Athens: urban inspiration
Athenians have a knack for injecting pockets of greenery and a sense of innovation into their ancient city. Their urban interventions are aimed at cooling down this dense metropolis and safeguarding its sacred sights…
Wake-up call
A serene Greek island resort is the stuff of dreams for both its well-travelled owner and its supremely relaxed guests.
Time and tide
On the Greek island of Thassos, tourism is the engine of the summer economy. Preparing for 300,000 visitors requires a collective endeavour from hoteliers, entrepreneurs and workers alike on the Aegean isle.
Reformed character
Athens has a vast new cultural space, but only for two years. Before nomadic foundation Neon leaves, it plans to deliver a cultural hit to a quiet neighbourhood.
The opener
From game-changers to green capitals and suspect statues, we round up some eye-catching news from across the globe.
Hop to it
Go on a journey, take your time, slow down, feel the sea breeze.Here’s how.
Food & Drink
Food finds from an architecturally inclined quesería in Madrid to a bolthole in Kyoto. Plus: two fail-safe recipes to whip up at home.
