The Athenian Girl and Strawberry Tours.
About a year ago, I wouldn’t even believe that I would be interviewed as a blogger. Now, I am really excited to share with you my first interview with Strawberry Tours here.
Or you can read it here:
- We see that you specially love Athens and London. Could you tell us what are the most fascinating features of the city?
Well… everything that happens in London is at a global scale. There’s a fusion of different cultures and there is mutual respect, making you feel at home and free to express yourself. A park or an open space is never too far from home, allowing you to escape from the fast pace of city life. Last but definitely not least, being a world metropolis, London has frequent and affordable links to international destinations.
In Athens you have an immediate reference to the past with warm and mild nights along with the scent of jasmine and gardenia. Its landscape has so many hills, that allows spectacular views of the sea and the mountains. Athens is also very lively during night with bright lights. It’s a very safe destination, offering visitors the well sought peace of mind they need during a holiday, enjoying the Greek hospitality and indulging into the numerous local culinary treats.
- What inspired you to start your own travel lifestyle and culture blog?
I enjoy sharing my stories for things that excite me. I also love photography and keeping a diary about my life and travel experiences. I started blogging because I had stories to tell about the cities I live and the cities I visit. I have also created new friendships through my blog which I am very grateful about.
Besides my blog, you can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Bloglovin,
- What London landmark could you be staring at all day? Why?
London’s Golden Jubilee Bridge is a magical place! You can see all the world-known landmarks of London (London Eye, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, the City). During the course of a day, you can experience the change in the rhythm of the city; a buzzing traffic on the river Thames during the day gives way to the romantic melodies of street musicians and the beautiful artificial lights in the evening.
- What are your favourite places to eat and drink in London?
There are so many to tell that it makes it difficult to choose! Right off the top of my head, one of my favourite pubs, is The Churchill Arms, where the flower decoration is just spectacular -indoors and outdoors – and the Thai food is delicious. I also love No 32 The Old Town in Clapham Common. There’s a variety of different gourmet dishes that you can choose over a drink. Also, the terrace on the first floor is just amazing. For coffee, I would recommend Kipferl, in the beautiful Camden Passage in Angel and for cupcakes, Peggy Porschen in Belgravia. For a wine I would recommend Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in the alluring Neil’s Yard in Seven Dials
- Where your passion for pastry cooking comes from? Any pastry shop you specially love?
Confectionery is intrinsically linked with celebration. It offers opportunities for being creative but at the same time it requires attention to a recipe. I love baking for friends and I have a special interest in cupcakes. My favourite pastry shops in London are Peggy Posrschen and Bar du Chocolat, both a paradise for bloggers, very photogenic but above all heavenly tasteful.
- As an Architect, what London monuments would you recommend our followers to visit?
Besides the classical London landmarks that are also very interesting form an architectural point of view, I recommend 20 Fenchurch Street and the Shard.
Both are tall buildings of contemporary design with contrasting narratives. But their similarities end here. The first one, the so-called Walkie-Talkie, created controversy, because it was built on the site of a public square and this obliged the Architects to actually lift the square above the ground, shaping a final result that bows to the city, but without trying to impose a different panorama. On the other hand, the Shard, is an allegory of a meta-Gothic view of modern London that seeks to create controversy by changing the panorama of the city by being the tallest building in the UK. Both are arguably beautiful in their own way, contemporary modern and a projection of London’s 21st century image.
- What London tour that Strawberry Tours offer are you most interested in? Why?
All the tours are unique and interest me a lot! But if I had to choose my favourite, that would be the Harry Potter Tour. Having seeing all the movies I would love to see the city through J.K Rowling’s magical view.
- Describe London in three words:
Fascinating multicultural metropolis.
Strawberry Tours offer amazing themed walking tours in London and I can’t wait to blog about these tours in the near future!
Until next time ❤
