West Side Stories

Vatoussa - A Midland Marvel

How easy it is to be drawn towards the coastline when venturing the Island, especially to escape the scorching summer heat. But delve...

The Liquid Gold Rush of Lesvos

An Oil Odyssey- There's a clicking clacking humming through the Kampos. It isn’t the mating call of giant crickets, nor is there a tribal...

The Battle of Eressos

A David vs. Goliath Triumph - Who would have thought Eressos would be host to one of the most significant accomplishments of the Greek...

The Chamomile Cure

A Humble Healer- There are superheroes who are known for their gigantic show of strength and power, Incredible Hulk or Thor for example....

March 25 - Greek Independence Day

Ελευθερία ή θάνατος, Freedom or Death - Today's the day we celebrate Independence Day! The Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire,...

Apokries – Our famous village in Lesvos

Carnival season in Greece - The Carnival, or Apokries, is one of the most colourful and festive times in Greece. It is a celebration of...