Dear readers,
I write to inform you that after ten wonderful years, I have decided it is time to begin a new chapter and pursue other adventures. As such, we will no longer be publishing Why Athens.
I thank all of you for your support, especially those who have been on this journey with us from the very beginning. I started Why Athens in 2015 wanting to shine a light for Greece at a time when it was in turmoil, often misunderstood or misrepresented. Over these ten years, writing an alternative narrative about Athens, one of determination, reinvention, grit and defiance always came from a place of love, sincerity, respect and a sense of responsibility.
It’s been personally meaningful and enriching. And now, a decade further down the road, it’s gratifying to see just how much this incredible city has flourished as a travel destination – surpassing pre-Covid records. I’m proud to have been a part of this period of great change and to have contributed.
There will no doubt be future obstacles that Greece will need to overcome, but having witnessed the Greek crisis first-hand, and looking back at all of its history, its future will be just fine. Greece and its demos, its citizens, will rise to the challenge, in their own unique way, with free-will, persistence, dignity, strength and humility.
Thank you, Αθήνα, for everything.
With love and admiration always.
Anastasia and the Why Athens Editorial Team