Stories Archive

Stories, observations, and absurdities from Greece and beyond.

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Taking Out the Trash in Greece

Taking Out the Trash in Greece

One of the first cultural adjustments you make in Greece isn’t the coffee, the hours, or the fact that nothing starts when it says it will. It’s the trash. There is a…
Jan 7, 2026 · 5 min read
The Postcard Lied—Most of Greece Is Uphill

The Postcard Lied—Most of Greece Is Uphill

When you hear the word “Greece,” chances are you see the same picture: yes that one from a “Santorini look alike”. Or a donkey climbing narrow steps while a tourist in linen…
Jan 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Why does my mind refuse to travel light?

Why does my mind refuse to travel light?

At first, I was scared to see a psychiatrist. Not because of the stigma. Not because I thought something was “wrong” with me. I was scared because I was convinced that once…
Jan 2, 2026 · 5 min read
ΛΙΓΟ (Lee-go)

ΛΙΓΟ (Lee-go)

There are many complicated words in the Greek language. Some have ancient roots. Some have philosophical depth. Some require interpretive dance to explain to Americans. And then there is lee-go (λίγο). A…
Dec 31, 2025 · 3 min read
I Trusted the Clock. That Was My First Mistake

I Trusted the Clock. That Was My First Mistake

Everyone thinks Greeks run on GMT. No, no, not that GMT. The other one. The one powered by hope, coffee, and chaos: Greek Maybe Time. You know, that mystical system where: “Let’s…
Dec 29, 2025 · 4 min read