What Ikaria means to me
I was asked this question today by my niece who is here with us this summer. I have never thought about it from this perspective and...
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theaparikos
- Mar 19
- 1 min
RELOCATING
On our Instagram, we have been doing a Q&A series (not to worry, we will be sure to get to all your questions!), and one question I...
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theaparikos
- Mar 5
- 2 min
FILOXENIA OR HOSPITALITY
The Greek god Zeus is sometimes called Zeus Xenios for his role as the protector of strangers. In ancient times, it was considered a sin...
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theaparikos
- Feb 25
- 2 min
BALANCING BETWEEN INDEPENDENCE AND SOLIDARITY
Although Ikarians are very independent and have a great respect for individuality, we also possess a very strong sense of solidarity. It...
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theaparikos
- Feb 14
- 2 min
“Agape” The Greek Word for Love
Greek is a very rich language. According to Greek philosophy, there are seven different types of love: philautia (self-love), ludus...
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theaparikos
- Jan 29
- 2 min
THE OLIVE TREE
There are two main crops on the island that get everyone excited, grapes and olives, both of which are topics of much discussion. As...
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theaparikos
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
LONELINESS
Loneliness is defined as "being without company, cut off from others, sadness from being alone." Besides affecting us emotionally and...
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- Jan 1, 2022
- 1 min
A New Year
We have three young men from UNC Chapel Hill staying with us. We have been visiting people of various ages and having great...
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- Dec 24, 2021
- 1 min
Peace on Earth
May this be a holiday of peace and love to all. We wish all of you a year of love, health and happiness.. A very happy Christmas...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
We're Back!!!
Actually we never left! But for many, travel was a thing of uncertainty and it has been safer to stay put for the time being. Although...
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theaparikos
- Apr 11, 2021
- 2 min
Who are you?
Recently, I got thinking about a career woman I met on Ikaria back in 2019 before the pandemic, who was nearing retirement. When I...
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theaparikos
- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
Ikaria, a woman of strong character
Ikaria. It always seemed the word was too small to encompass the fullness of what Ikaria represents. To me, she has always been a woman....
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theaparikos
- Mar 7, 2021
- 2 min
Blue Zone Rustic Retreats 2021
Now the worst of winter is over… It seems many places in the northern hemisphere have been slammed with terrible winter weather this...
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theaparikos
- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min
Living and growing older
I’ve been reflecting lately on the number of times people have asked me my age – sometimes when I speak on a podcast, or even by people...
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theaparikos
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
Gratitude, my new attitude
I was talking with a close friend the other day about the terrible events going on in the world right now. As often happens with us, we...
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theaparikos
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
Another Year Turning
The holidays are over, the leftovers and sweets have all been eaten, and the tree is packed away for another year. How quickly the...
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theaparikos
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas Greetings
It has been so long since I have been able to sit down and write, and there are so many things to talk about. What a year we’ve had; the...
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theasinn
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
Will Corona Remind Us to Build a More Empathetic Community?
As I sit here in lockdown on Ikaria, I realise I have no right to complain. I am surrounded by nature - right now, I can see spring...
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theasinn
- Feb 2, 2020
- 2 min
May and June Blue Zone Retreats: Ideal for the Hikers and Foragers...
When most people think of the Greek islands, they immediately have images of swimming in the blue Aegean Sea in the middle of summer. But...
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theasinn
- Jun 20, 2019
- 3 min
Reviving Ancient Sisterhood: A magical gathering for women
A Magical Gathering for Women on Ikaria: 30 October – 3 November 2019 Over the 25 years I have lived on the island and in more recent...
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