Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local
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Friderikos
What can I say for this place… It is the ultimate urban retro mix coffee drinks place. Although, in the city centre, this is a relatively quiet location with trees around setting up a beautiful atmosphere. It is located just off the Ancient Roman Forum so it is a great stop for a coffee or drink.…
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Roots
At last a vegetarian restaurant in town ! It is located in an area full with meat taverns but the style and atmosphere make a big difference. It is really small inside so it is better to go there at off hours. The menu is quite small but whatever you decide to eat is simply…
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Hozeva
You will be really glad to find this place very close to the city market. It just opened in a renovated old building. It is very small but with 3 seating levels + outside if weather permits, you will find your place for some tsipouro + meze or greek coffee made the traditional way. It is named…
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FoodPorn
A cool new burger place just opened in town called FoodPorn ! It is powered by the Ergon team so we expected good taste in a stylish environment and we were not dissapointed ! Cool and modern environment, great burgers and amazing salads ! It is located in the heart of the city centre close…
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Athos Photo Exhibition
The Cultural Centre of National Bank of Greece is hosting for a few more days the amazing photo exhibition of Stratos Kalafatis – ATHOS. This photo exhibition presents a unique inside view of Mount Athos, that especially if you are a woman, you will never have a chance to see in this lifetime. The exhibition is hosted in…
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Giant Koulouri this Sunday only !
If you feel like you had too much activity over the weekend – I have something fun and relaxing for you on Sunday 19th. The world’s biggest koulouri bread will be made tomorrow noon at the White Tower. This Sunday you will see something you will probably never see again; a giant “koulouri” made from…
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3rd Night Marathon
This weekend it is all about sports in the city. Besides the World Rowing Costal Championships we also have the 3rd International Half Marathon this Suturday 18th of October. Someone could say this city is very athletic ! We do lots of sports, that is why we spend the rest of the time drinking coffee by…
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World Rowing Costal Championships in town this weekend
My morning bike ride to the office had a surprise today ! Some kind of athletic event preparations by the sea. I stopped to take some photos and I see that there are rowing athletes getting ready. Apparently the World Rowing Costal Championships are held in Thessaloniki Greece between October 16-19 This was a nice surprise so…
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Eli David Interview
Who is Eli David and why did I interview him ? Eli David is a digital nomad, travelling all over the world over the last 4 years. Last year, he visited Thessaloniki for the first time and now, one year after, 2 business lectures brought him back in the city. The interview took place at…
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4th Greenwave Festival 18-21 September
The alternative eco festival of Thessaloniki is back for the 4th time to celebrate nature, music, and activism in the heart of the city. The event starts on Thursday 18th and will last till Sunday in the YMCA park, with film screenings, open talks, seminars, eco bazaar, children activities, music concerts and more. This is…
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