Travel

In this edition of “On the Road,” dedicated to seaside destinations, singer-songwriter Christos Tsiounis reflects on what is in danger of being lost: our sense of freedom and authenticity, and how we can learn to love a place without exhausting it.

Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, took listeners on a journey to Molyvos on the island of Lesvos—a place where history, tradition, and its people come together to create a unique identity. Former Mayor Stelios Karantonis traced the historical evolution of Mithymna and e...

We all live parallel lives in the city—and perhaps that's its greatest charm. We pass one another on the street, meet by chance, and share roads, squares, open-air cinemas, café tables, and fleeting moments that somehow become part of a larger story. In the end, it's this slightly surreal Greek mosaic th...

July has arrived, summer is at its peak, and whether we've already set off or are still counting down the days, we're all looking forward to our summer vacation. For many, the family village remains a cherished destination, but it is no longer the only option. Guided by the belief that no time is...

Focusing on the Evros region and the communities affected by the devastating wildfires, Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, explored both the challenges these border communities face and the resilience of the people determined to keep them alive. Andriana Zarakeli, Deputy...

A unique radio journey through the pathways of memory, history, and human presence unfolded on "Moving Worlds" with Katerina Batzaki on Voice of Greece on Monday, 22 June 2026. Guest Giorgos Karagiannis, a mountain guide and one of the driving forces behind the Parnon Trail project, discussed the...

Colorful balconies, honey-colored stone, alleyways that look like film sets, and a capital city built for knights. Sea, art, and stories come together in Malta, explored through a personal city break filled with vivid images, distinctive aromas, unexpected discoveries, and the narratives hidden behind...

Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, embarked on a fascinating journey through the geography, history, and collective memory of the western Saronic Gulf. The program welcomed Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, educator and explorer, who presented the maritime route From Pasalimani...

Colorful balconies, honey-colored stone, alleyways that look like film sets, and a capital city built for knights. Sea, art, and stories come together in Malta, explored through a personal city break filled with vivid images, distinctive aromas, unexpected discoveries, and the narratives hidden behind...

Kirki, a village in the Evros region, was the focus of "Moving Worlds", hosted by Katerina Batzaki on Voice of Greece, on Monday, 08 June 2026. Through the stories shared by Pavlos Stamatidis, Vasiliki Pantelidou, Vangelis Theodorou, and Iordanis Papadopoulos, listeners explored the history, collective...

There is something inherently ritualistic about train travel—the departure, the steady rhythm of the journey, the time for observation and reflection, and even the generously buttered sandwiches from the dining car. When the railway follows the coastline, however, the experience becomes even more m...

These days, we don’t travel only for leisure or sightseeing. Once something goes viral, it instantly earns a place on the global travel map. A nighttime boat ride through Bangkok’s floating markets in Thailand; dizzying spins in giant handwoven bamboo baskets; ostrich riding; duck healing and sna...

Voice of Greece's live program "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, opened a meaningful conversation on refugees, inclusion, and coexistence within the school community. The studio guest was Elena Karagianni, coordinator of the Municipality of Piraeus' School Street Festival of Art and Acceptance....

U.S. Route 66, the legendary 3,940-kilometer (2,448-mile) highway in the United States that connects eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica while crossing three time zones, is known as the “Mother Road,” the “Road of Roads,” “The Great Diagonal Way,” and “The Main Street of America.” In this episode, w...

On the Road” with Ariadni-Sofia Kouri, only hours before the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026! Tune in for a journey filled with rhythm, backstage stories, delightful snapshots of pop culture, and an analysis of everything that makes Eurovision something far greater than just a song contest. Special gue...

Ariadni-Sofia Kouri continues recounting the highlights of her journey to Tunisia. Joining her are Konstantina Rizou, Secretary of the Greek Community of Tunisia; Panagiota Syllaidopoulou, the community’s Greek language teacher; and tour guide Dimitra. Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia K...

For those born before 1970, the famous television commercial featuring the monk Akakios and the abbot calling out to him as he headed down to the village to do the monastery’s shopping — reminding him not to forget his favorite pasta — remains one of the most beloved and certainly one of the most inspi...

Marios Kampouris, a clinical and molecular geneticist at Sidra Hospital in Qatar, speaks on Voice of Greece radio in the programm “Our Global Voice”, hosted by Dimitris Kontogiannis. Having been in Greece when the conflict in Iran broke out, he describes his anxious efforts to return to Doha due...