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The Athens you love might not be the Athens you first expect
I have finally gotten the hang of Athens. I say this because for unthawed northern Europeans like me Athens can be a beguiling place to visit at first.
The sprawling neighbourhoods disorientate and the concrete apartment blocks feel defensive. As a result, Athens feels part stronghold and part labyrinth. But if you do the work then the barriers will melt away.
Read MoreThe man on the bench
I was in transit today. Transit that took me from Piraeus, the port of Athens, to Agistri, a small island an hour away from the mainland. A day prior I was in the calm Peloponnesian countryside with my parents. Now I’m solo amid what feels like chaos.
Read MoreWhen pizza’s good it’s very good, but when it’s DOPE it’s better
Pizzeria DOPE became my go-to pizza place soon after opening in 2019. When lockdown forced many restaurants to shut indefinitely, and they posted a Facebook message with the words, “Beautiful people, after 18 months starting DOPE…” my heart sank. Was this the breakup text?
Read MoreJohnny Englishman can’t act cool
Wander, eavesdrop and ponder but always chew your food carefully
I’m in Asos, a little fishing village built into the narrowest part of a rocky peninsula on the Greek island of Kefalonia. The tiny bay arcs out from the rocky headland to encompass its stony beach, harbour, and the clearest water I have ever seen.
Read MoreA Baduist goes to Tilburg
Rich takes a trip beyond his comfortable Amsterdam bubble, and finds the love of his musical life hanging out in the south. We’ve handed over the Kompas HQ pen so he can tell you in his own words.
Read MoreGolden Age to Space Age at Museum Our Lord in the Attic
Each October, Amsterdam hosts one of the most extensive electronic music festivals in the world. Amsterdam Dance Event is spectacular, exciting… and exhausting. Recovery involves sleep, coconut water, and something gentle for the soul. The latter part is where secret 17th Century churches come in. Call us literal…
Read MorePrepare to drop your jaw in awe, it’s the Amsterdam Light Festival
Hire a boat, collect your friends, and get yourself a glimpse of Amsterdam from its most enchanting point of view during the Amsterdam Light Festival.
Read MoreDelicious simplicity courtesy of Sir Hummus and Sir Hummus Kitchen
You know it, we know it; too much choice can be a bad thing. So in this age of endless browsing, swiping and refreshing, it’s wise to seize opportunities for keeping things simple. And that’s one of the words at the heart of Sir Hummus …