In my last post, I suggested a bar (actually a CAFÉ-ΟΥΖΕΡΙ) called Το Κάστρο might no longer host Greek musicians playing Greek music. I stopped there this morning to ask. My suspicions were correct. I sometimes address the issue of spousal abuse here in Greece. Unfortunately, I have two more to report. The more recent... Continue Reading →
25/010 Irish Music in Northern Greece: Revival?
Harat’s has contacted us. We have been invited back to do monthly gigs from September onwards. This has come as an unexpected and pleasant surprise. No mention of sessions, however. There will be complications regarding pay and social insurance, which might make playing a non-starter. So far nobody has come up with a working solution... Continue Reading →
25/011 Life in Northern Greece – Overtourism
The UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) defines overtourism as “the impact of tourism on a destination that negatively affects the quality of life for residents or visitors. This impact can be environmental, economic, or sociocultural, and it's often characterized by overcrowding and strain on resources.” Let’s look at the adjectives more closely with reference to... Continue Reading →
25/010 Life in Northern Greece – Licence to be killed
Well, it arrived – eventually. I received a call to tell me if I could submit my UK licence by Wednesday, July 16th, I would receive my Greek driving licence on 17th. Trouble was it was already 16th July and I was 120km away in Halkidiki. I wanted to get it over and done with,... Continue Reading →