Published in Digital Global Traveler·Jun 30Europe’s Hidden Gem: Vilnius, LithuaniaA city of churches, hot-air balloons, and green parks — When most people choose to travel to northern Europe, they tend to visit big cities like London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, or Oslo. These megalithic tourist centers absorb the majority of tourism, leaving smaller countries to struggle with the competition. But, while these places are great, they can get a bit too…Lithuania9 min readLithuania9 min read
Published in Digital Global Traveler·Jun 18The Fascinating Story Behind Kütahya’s CeramicsWhat Happens When Christians and Muslims Join Forces — July 4th, 1921 After a harsh 48-hour-long battle with the Turkish forces, the X Infantry Division of the Greek army enters Kutahya. With pitched-black faces from the gunpowder and ragged clothing, filled with the desert’s dust, the soldiers enter the city. …Kutahya5 min readKutahya5 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Jun 6Lost Rock n Roll Stories: the Story of Mississippi QueenCowbells, Mountain, and Leslie West — There are some songs that manage to get in your soul the first few seconds you hear them. When it comes to rock music, “Mississippi Queen” is definitely one of those hard-driving songs you instantly fall in love with. …History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·May 26Lost Rock n Roll Stories: “Born to Be Wild”The Song That Became The Anthem of Motor Culture — There are few iconic scenes in cinema history so powerful that managed to shape an entire culture out of nowhere, forever changing the landscape around them. One such moment happened inside the rooms of Beacon Movie Palace, on a warm summer day July, 14th, 1969. It was the day a…Steppenwolf6 min readSteppenwolf6 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·May 20Lost Rock n Roll Stories: The Genius Behind “House of the Rising Sun”How a Folk Ballad Turned Into a Timeless Rock Anthem — It was a warm spring evening, May 1964. At a small club, Chuck Berry, the famous “Father of Rock n Roll” was preparing for yet another of his magnificent performances that captured the minds of the American youth during the late 50s. While he was getting ready to amaze his…The Animals7 min readThe Animals7 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·May 12Lost Rock n Roll Stories: The KinksWhen Bad Luck and Electric Guitars Join Forces — “Everybody is excpecting from us to do wonderful things, and we mess it all up usually” — Ray Davies This sentence is what Ray Davies, the leader of the band “The Kinks” used as an intro before performing the song “I’m Not Like Everybody Else”, somewhere back in 1996. Although…The Kinks5 min readThe Kinks5 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·May 7Diving into a “living Hell”: the Lukiškės PrisonThe Fascinating Story of Lithuania’s “Alcatraz” — If you ever travel to the Baltic region of Europe, you should definitely choose to visit Vilnius, the beautiful capital of Lithuania. A magnificent gem, hidden in plain sight, the city is famous for its picturesque Old Town, the breathtaking churches and bell towers, and its plethora of green parks…Lithuania8 min readLithuania8 min read
Published in Globetrotters·Apr 15Athens’ Neighborhoods: MonastirakiTake a trip and explore Athens with a local — Hello there! My name is Nick Iakovidis and I live in Athens, since I was a baby. I would like to take you on a trip to my home like no other will ever take you! I’ll share with you the secrets of my city, that gave birth to Socrates…Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 10Urban Legends: the Haunted Sanatorium of Athensthe tragic story of the hospital, that stroke terror in the hearts of the Athenians — Here’s a little experiment for you. Open “Google maps” and go to Athens, the capital of Greece. Find the Parthenon and draw a straight line to the north. Soon, your line will reach a mountain called Parnitha. Right there, sitting like a vulture at its peak lies the Sanatorium of…Athens6 min readAthens6 min read
Published in History of Yesterday·Apr 1The “Cursed Mosque” of AthensThe Unknown Story of the Tzistarakis Mosque — If you have ever visited Athens, then you sure have walked through Monastiraki square. Always filled with people, alive and vibrant, it is the cultural heart of the capital, where past, present, and future meet under the Mediterranean hot sun. Most people usually arrive here through the Monastiraki train station…Athens5 min readAthens5 min read
