Taxibeat, the ultimate taxi app I travel to Athens several times a year and always keep my eyes peeled for new, interesting tips for my readers. Bus, taxi or metro? Depends on where you are. Anyway, these are the best means of transport in Athens. From the airport to the city or [...]
Ikaria in the first GEO season discovery booklet Ikaria was selected for the first Geo Season discovery booklet and the most exciting destinations for 2017! A trip to the island of free spirits... "The Greek island surprises with lush greenery, gorges, springs and free spirits who like to party. Far away from Athens, [...]
Interview between author Doris Iding and Ursula Kastanias I was interviewed by the author Doris Iding on behalf of the Peter Hess Center during her intensive training on Ikaria in June 2016 about the travel situation in GR and in Ikaria in particular. Here my answers... Doris Iding Greece was once [...]
This November I was again able to give a slide presentation entitled "Ikaria - Living and Dancing on a Greek Island" at the Hellasfreunde cultural association in Bern. I talked about our everyday life on the island, the olive harvest and of course about the famous dance festivals in Ikaria. My concerns were three: [...]
It's only gradually that I realize the power and reach of this website! It is my most useful tool and my strongest weapon in a crisis. It all started quite harmlessly. Since 1986 I lived in Ikaria, in a 300-year-old stone house, without electricity and without running water. A room for the whole family, [...]
Many people are currently writing to me unsure whether the ATMs will still spit out money and whether there will actually be no more ferries to Ikaria in September? I know the information is pretty good and not exactly tourist-friendly hidden on the web, but that's what I'm here for! I did some research [...]
The gentle vibrations of a singing bowl pamper your body, mind and soul. The sounds of the sea and the wind accompany us there all day long. Waterfalls and lagoons invite you to linger and meditate. Relaxing on Ikaria? Sure, that fits! Today I would like to draw your attention [...]
Which travel plug do you need in Greece? With this post I would like to answer a question you often ask about sockets, plug types and mains voltage in Greece. Whether it's a cell phone charger, Kindle, camera or laptop, everything needs power... In Greece you will find the usual EU sockets [...]
While browsing on the internet I came across this somewhat older but nonetheless exciting and still current article about Ikaria. I was amazed when I even found myself mentioned by name! Alex von Roll gives a nice insight into the living conditions of the Ikariotes, the role of women, the [...]
Ursula Kastanias – bridge builder between two cultures Sunday, April 27, 2014, 11:30 a.m., Radio SRF 1 Link to the program Where love leads: 30 years ago she packed her suitcase and emigrated from St. Gallen to the Greek island of Ikaria. The island is as big as Lake Constance [...]
