Eleni N. Markou
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Vietnamese creator living in Greece. Sharing daily life, culture, food and real stories from the Vietnamese community abroad. Positive vibes and honest moments from Athens and beyond.
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A Quiet Discovery in the Backstreets of Athens
I had no real destination when I stepped out of the Syntagma Metro that afternoon. The square was full of people as usual, a mix of tourists staring at maps, Athenians walking with purpose and others just enjoying the slow rhythm of the day. I often wander around this area when I want to reset my mind. It is noisy but somehow comforting, like the heart of Athens beating in slow motion.
By Eleni N. Markou2 months ago in Feast
Life Between Two Worlds – A Vietnamese Journey in Greece
When I first arrived in Greece, I did not know a single word of Greek. The sunlight felt familiar, but everything else did not. The streets were slower, the air smelled of sea salt, and conversations around me flowed in a rhythm I could not yet follow. I carried my Vietnamese accent like a quiet melody that no one else could hear. For a long time, it felt like standing between two worlds, not quite here, not entirely there.
By Eleni N. Markou2 months ago in Wander
Roommates and Orange Trees in Athens. AI-Generated.
I moved to Athens at the end of autumn. Orange trees lined the street and the stairwell smelled faintly of dust and coffee. The first night I ate noodles on a narrow balcony and watched the city sort itself into evening. The next morning a roommate knocked and asked if I wanted coffee. From that cup onward the apartment started to feel less like a box and more like a place where time could flow without scraping the edges.
By Eleni N. Markou2 months ago in Journal
