GAZETTE

“Hahaha, best post I read this year ;)”

— Assi Weitz For: Cracking the Code of the Greek Electricity Bill

“good one, Nick. Your story about the cash discounts there reminded me of a long conversation this summer at our beach coffee haunt, where a local was being so critical of the lack of government tax dollars available to the local area…and was asked by another local friend…”ok, so dont you only rent your apartments for cash?” I’ve had it explained to me that this cash economy and tax avoidance goes all the way back to ancient roman occupation and all that followed. lol. Thanks for the smile!”

— Robert Linegar For: Σεφτές – Seftés

“It is the ultimate truth, and geography explains perfectly why Greeks invented philosophy: when the road is constantly uphill, you eventually have to stop to catch your breath, and in that moment, you inevitably start questioning the meaning of existence. Greece isn't just a country; it’s a high-intensity gym disguised as a tourist destination, designed to make you burn off the feta and olive oil calories before you’ve even finished eating. The phrase siga siga isn't a sign of laziness—it’s a survival strategy against gravity, because in a land where even a trip to the local kiosk requires mountaineering gear…”

— Νίκος Μουρούτσος For: The Postcard Lied—Most of Greece Is Uphill