A new year begins

At the dawn of the new year, the creator’s palette is full of colors. Sometimes you don’t have to travel far away. Just step out of your door at the right time and what you see will take you on a mindblowing journey. The colors of winter are unique and very different from those of summer. The winter images of the Greek countryside are not … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση A new year begins

«A picture is worth a thousand words» – Who told it?

The phrase «a picture is worth a thousand words» is an evolution of the ancient Chinese proverb that says: «Hearing about something 100 times is no more convincing than seeing it in front of you even once.» The inspiration belongs to the American advertiser Arthur Brisbane of the Syracuse Advertising Men’s Club, who first used it in March 1911. Due to its Chinese origin, it … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση «A picture is worth a thousand words» – Who told it?

See me…see you – I met a toad!

Walking through the paths and…suddenly a moment of embarrassment, but also curiosity. Looking to each other and…. I wish I could know what you’re thinking (if you can think) and what you’re feeling (if you can feel), as you see me so huge in front of you. A numb toad was taking its first steps after hibernation, when we found ourselves in the same path. … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση See me…see you – I met a toad!

Back in time with Orient Express

| This is a summary of the complete article | The Railway Museum of Thessaloniki houses a piece of not only greek, but also international railway history. The courtyard hosts two of the three surviving carriages from the legendary Orient Express. The beds carriage was built in England in 1949 and the restaurant in 1905. The name Orient Express means «Express of the east» and … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση Back in time with Orient Express

Argo and the myth that «hides a grain of truth»

| This is a summary of the complete article | The Argonauts’ expedition is mentioned in greek mythology as the first overseas voyage of the Greeks and probably the beginning of organized Greek navigation (the beginning of shipping according to the poet Pindar). At the same time, the myth speaks of the second historical great colonization of the Greeks in the Black Sea. Led by … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση Argo and the myth that «hides a grain of truth»

What is the time? Ask the sun…

All we have to do is stand on the squqre with the initials of the month we are in and our shadow will «show» the time. In other words, we become… the «guide» of the clock. How are we sure that the time is correct? Just like with any modern clock. We trust the manufacturer. The sundial is the oldest timekeeping device. It was invented … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση What is the time? Ask the sun…

Abandoned Panteleimon tunnel in Pieria

| This is a summary of the complete article | I have also passed over these rails. Since I was a student, until the year that the new high-speed trains entered the route. This was one of the most beautiful parts of the journy. It was the point where the mood changed dramatically, when the endless and tough mountain landscape was replaced by the shore … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση Abandoned Panteleimon tunnel in Pieria

«Peserved»? I am sad and angry!

I am sad and angry when I see our cultural heritage being destroyed and painfully surrendered to oblivion. Three years after the first time I photographed it, it has become completely different. The only common thing between then and now is that it still stands in the same spot. Every contemporary «artist» has left his «work» on this centuries-old cultural monument. Not even a few … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση «Peserved»? I am sad and angry!

The plavas of Macedonia and their long history

| This is a summary of the complete article | The word «plava» comes from the Bulgarian infinitive plavati (to sail, to swim). The history of plava begins with the settlement of Chalastra, a small city located in the Delta of the Axios River, very close to Thessaloniki. However, its origin comes from Ancient Greece. It was very important for the people who lived next … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση The plavas of Macedonia and their long history

See me…see you – I met a silver pelican!

«What’s up mate? What are you doing here in my kingdom? You ‘d better not come any closer, because I will spread my huge wings and start dancing in the wind.» I met this messed haired guy in the dawn, when the first sunbeam was coloring the horizon. I’ve never met such a look before, for sure! The silver pelican is one of the biggest … Συνεχίστε την ανάγνωση See me…see you – I met a silver pelican!