This episode of “Wander Words”, presented by Katerina Batzaki, took listeners on a journey to Grevena—a place that reveals itself only to those who stay long enough to truly listen.
Through personal stories and lived experiences, the program approached Grevena not as a tourist destination, but as a way of life: a mountainous region of Western Macedonia, nestled between the Pindus Mountains and the Aliakmon River, rich in natural landscapes, an extensive network of hiking trails, and people deeply connected to their land.
Guests on the programme included:
- Heraklis Gkountromichos, founder of Greek Adventure, speaking about experiential contact with nature and tourism guided by moderation and respect.
- Giorgos Konstantinidis, President of the Manitarofiloi Elladas (Greek Mushroom Enthusiasts), on Grevena as an international point of reference for mycology—and the knowledge hidden “beneath our feet.”
- Tonia Papageorgiou, President of the Tourist Association of Grevena Prefecture, on hospitality as a way of life and on villages that endure.
Because those who come to know Grevena do not ask when they will leave—but when they will return.
Produced and presented by Katerina Batzaki