On the Road

The scent of jasmine at an open-air cinema, the sound of cicadas, the intermission for ice cream or a cold beer, and that moment when the screen lights up beneath the open sky. Then there are the uncomfortable chairs, the mosquitoes, the passing motorcycles, the grandmother cleaning her balcony and...

For many, the trip has become something of a ritual: traveling with friends, taking the first swim, attending a performance at the Ancient Theater, making the stops that feel essential year after year, going out at night, waking up by the sea, and returning home with memories that linger beyond the...

In the final episode of the “City, Sea or Mountain?” special, “On the Road” offers its own answer to the timeless question of the perfect summer getaway, bringing to a close a journey through three different ways to escape.

Where everyday life remains closely connected to nature, friendships, local festivals, memories, and the sounds of tradition, a different way of living endures. That same spirit is reflected in the music of singer-songwriter Christos Tsiounis—not as nostalgia for the past, but as a desire to bring a...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...