A Day in Chalki
A Journey Through Naxos’s Heart and Soul By Theo Kalomirakis Still in Naxos, after having visited some of the island’s other traditional villages, I am happy to see that the fall season has truly thinned out the crowds, making this a peaceful and relaxing experience. Chalki, also called Choria, is tucked away in the heart […]
Apeiranthos
The marble village on the mountains of Naxos By Theo Kalomirakis After spending a day and night at the village of Filoti in Naxos, the next morning I got in the car and headed towards Apeiranthos, a village perched like a crown on the mountains of the island. Apeiranthos is famous for its marble-paved streets, […]
Filoti
Discovering the beauty of Filoti, Naxos’ mountain haven that preserves the island’s charm A few weeks ago, I took a two-day trip to Naxos to find out more about the small, mountaintop villages on the island that, despite the onslaught of tourism, they have maintained their irresistible charm. I started with Filoti, a mountain village […]
Silent Heroes
By John Thomsen This past May, I visited Northern Greece with a group of friends. After a brief stop in Veria, we arrived in neighboring Naoussa where we stayed overnight planning to do some sightseeing the next morning. I had read about Naoussa’s rich history, and I was eager to experience it firsthand. After an […]
Refining the mission of gr2me
We updated the layout of the website to simplify navigation and put emphasis on our own content By Theo Kalomirakis After having spent most of my life in the US, gr2me represents my desire to rediscover Greece and reconnect with it. Initially the site was created to introduce the international audience to Greek cinema and […]
Thessaloniki, Queen of Macedonia
Part 5: Discovering additional places of interest in the city By John Thomsen Thessaloniki has many places beyond the White Tower worth visiting. Areas like the assassination site of King George and Ano Poli are rich in history as well. The next day, our final day in Thessaloniki, being determined to honor my Danish heritage, […]
Thessaloniki, Queen of Macedonia
Part 4: The history of the St. Demetrios Church By John Thomsen A visit to Thessaloniki’s St. Demetrius Church reveals its rich history, from Christian martyrdom to Roman roots. The next stop in our trip to Thessaloniki was St Demetrios church. Of course, on the way, in respectable Greek fashion, we stopped for a relaxing coffee, […]
Thessaloniki, Queen of Macedonia
Part 3: A City of History and Resilience By John Thomsen Thessaloniki’s rich history includes Byzantium, Ottoman rule, resilience after fires, vibrant culture, art, and beautiful seaside views. After my experience at the museum, I wanted to learn a bit more about the overall history of Thessaloniki, so before falling asleep the first night I […]
Thessaloniki, Queen of Macedonia
Part 2: The Jewish Legacy: A History of Resilience and Tragedy Thessaloniki’s Jewish community thrived for centuries but was tragically destroyed during the Nazi occupation in World War II By John Thomsen Thessaloniki has for many years been a vibrant city with a keen eye for fashion, filled with beautiful people, delicious foods, great wines, […]
Thessaloniki, Queen of Macedonia
Part 1: Unveiling History and Modern Marvels A brief visit to Thessaloniki reveals a rich history, a modern metro, and Greek resilience worth returning to explore more in depth. By John Thomsen On a trip with my friends to the north of Greece, I regretted having only a few days to spend in beautiful Thessaloniki, […]