Travel Inspo: Greece
Athens: Where ancient rhythm meets a modern pulse
Athens. Just saying the name pulls you back through time—temples on the hill, philosophers in the Agora, gods in marble. It’s one of those cities that lives vividly in the imagination, and being there in person? Even better. The Acropolis left us speechless, and the museum brought everything to life in such an engaging, almost tactile way—it felt like touching history.
No visit would’ve been complete without diving into the local food scene (a personal must). We booked a tour through the Withlocals app—our guide turned out to be the city’s food and wine editor, which made it all the more special. We tailored the afternoon around tucked-away spots and exceptional wine. If you're ever in Athens, Heteroclito Wine Bar is worth carving out time for. Intimate, vibrant, and effortlessly cool.
Arch of Hadrian and Acropolis Museum
Local farmers market
Local seafood market
Mykonos: Where the wind picks up and the mood lifts
From Athens, we ferried out to Mykonos—yes, the land of windmills and whitewashed charm. We lucked out with timing and caught the island in shoulder season, which meant fewer crowds, mellow energy, and a more authentic glimpse of the place.
The food? Incredible. Think ultra-fresh seafood, ripe tomatoes still warm from the sun, and dishes so simple they felt sacred. Mykonos has a big reputation, but beneath the glossy surface, there’s a slower rhythm if you know where to look—and we were all about it.
Fish Tavern Kounelas
Escaped the hustle and bustle of Mykonos town for the day.
The kind of blues that make you feel wide awake and grateful. 🌊💙
Paros: The quiet heart of the Cyclades
Next came Paros, and if I’m honest, it was my favorite. Naoussa charmed us from the start—cobblestone streets, well-fed cats darting through alleyways🐈⬛🐈, and that bay at Agioi Anargyroi, just a short walk from town, where we’d start our mornings. Clear water, no rush, just sun and silence.
We had a standout meal at Glafkos Taverna right on the sea, the kind of dinner where you linger for hours, letting conversation drift and the sky turn pink. Paros felt like exhaling.
Beautiful ceramicware as the perfect backdrop for mouthwatering food.
Cats of Greece
Santorini: Light, cliffs, and the call of the sea
We ended in Santorini, that postcard-perfect place you think might be overrated—until you see it for yourself. The blues are somehow bluer, the air clearer, and the light… I still can’t describe it. There's something about that volcanic edge meeting the vast calm of the sea that stirred something deep in me.
As always, the ocean worked its quiet magic, pulling me inward and outward at once. That sense of clarity found its way into the studio too—shaping color, form, and feeling.
Last stop…Santorini.
Greek waters inspire tranquility
The time we spent in Greece quietly shaped the way I’ve been working in the studio. The deep, revitalizing blues of the sea, the iconic whitewashed architecture, the rhythm of calm waves—they’ve all woven themselves into my recent pieces. Here are a few works that carry those impressions forward.
Uni, 2022
Chi in Aegean Blue, 2022.
Paros Pedestal, 2022
Wave as seen in Dwell Magazine.
Travel Notes in Clay
Each place leaves its mark—stirring new gestures, and reshaping how I translate experience into form.
“I was instantly attracted to the Wave vessel. The combination of organic form and sensual surface is magical. It inspires me every day.”