In one of its very engaging articles, Buzzfeed put together a list of the 25 coffee shops around the world you have to see before you die. Greece has such a strong coffee culture that it comes as no surprise that one of the coffee shops listed is in Athens.

 

Located on a pedestrian street in Peristeri, Mind the Cup will become your instant favorite. The space is warm and inviting, made with wood and concrete with plenty of natural light.

 

Mind the Cup serves seasonal speciality coffees roasted in-house; espressos are mostly from Central America, while filter coffees are typically Ethiopian and Colombian single origins.

 

Apart for its excellent coffee and beautiful interior, Mind the Cup has another great asset; its people! Whatever time of day you visit you’ll be greeted with a smile and the warm-hearted staff will enlighten you in all coffee related matters.

 

Here is what Buzzfeed has to say about Mind the Cup:

‘Mind the Cup might be based on a pun, but there's nothing funny about how delish its coffee is. The hearts in your latte will win you over, but after spending only five minutes there, you will want to rotate your plans around spending more time in this cute shop, which looks like it's straight out of a film.’

Address: 29 Aimiliou Veaki, 121 34 Peristeri
Telephone: 210 5776010

 

 

Last week the Acropolis in Athens was among the landmarks that went dark during Earth Hour in an effort to call for action on climate change.

 

Alexandros Maragos, a Greek filmmaker and award winning photographer, captured Earth Hour in Athens in a beautiful time-lapse video.

 

Lights were also switched off at the Athens City Hall, Lycabettus Hill, the Greek Parliament, and various landmarks across the country, while many citizens supported the initiative by turning their home lights off.

 

Earth Hour first took place in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and since then, more than 180 countries have joined in, including Greece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every year, March 25th is a very important day in Greek history. It marks the country's Independece Day and is an integral part of Greek culture, proudly filled with customs and delicious food! So don't worry if you haven't heard of Bakaliaros Skordalia yet, after this week's newsletter you'll be ready to celebrate the day like a true Greek!

It may sound like a joke, but a Vietnamese chef, a French architect and a Greek musician have joined forces to create the funkiest Vietnamese restaurant in Athens. And if you're looking for a more relaxing way to enjoy your coffee, we have put together a list with some fabulous Bookstore cafes in the city!

Greek culture is full of wonderful traditions and the beggining of Spring is bound to have one as well! And since the weather is getting warmer, why not pay Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center a visit? In 2018 alone it received 5.3 million visits and has plenty to offer! Read all about them in this week's newsletter.

An energy boost in the morning is a perfect start to the day, especially if it contains a healthy Greek-inspired breakfast! Get some ideas about it in this week's newsletter and go get some excercise at the Athens Tennis Club, the oldest tennis club in Greece! You can also keep an eye out for the 3rd Messinia Pro-Am schedule if you're thinking of a quick getaway outside of Athens!

Living in Greece is an exceptional experience. And it is always nice to hear stories from expats who believe exactly the same thing! So it's no wonder the country is expecting twice as many visitors from the US in 2019... You can't blame them!

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Sticking to your new year's resolutions is tough! So if you want to make 2019 your year, we invite you to join a fantastic 12-week online coaching program tailored especially for women. Also, if one of your resolutions is to visit Santorini then you're in luck! Registrations for the Santorini Experience in October are now open and if you looking for a great place to stay, Perivolas Hotel was voted one of the best in the world!

Vogue magazine hit the Greek newsstands again, after a seven-year absence as publishers believe that Greece's economic recovery will revive the appetite for glossy fashion and lifestyle magazines. Vogue Greece, the magazine’s 26th international edition, is run by 29-year old editor-in-chief, Thaleia Karafyllidou.

 

 

“Your return after years of absence fills us with joy. Greece faced problems and lived dramatic moments, I can only imagine how tough it was. However, the signs of recovery are now visible, even here in America.”

 

To read this article in full, please visit: Reuters