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Apr.
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2018

Athens: No one is a stranger anymore
Apr. 18 2018
by Saverio

Athens: No one is a stranger anymore

Stathis is a proud Fabul'host in Athens. Thanks to welcoming guests with misterb&b he's had the chance to meet some of the worldwide gay community. And as well as making long-term friendships, he's experienced new cultures too. Sounds good? Those are just some of the benefits of becoming a misterb&b host!

 

Hi Stathis! Do you get to hang out with your guests?

Yes, it's not unusual to meet with my guests for coffee in one of my favorite places downtown. I help them to get around and give them tips about what to do in Athens.

 

What interesting people have come to stay with you?

It fascinates me when I meet people from far away. Getting in touch with them gives me the opportunity to practice my English and to experience other cultures. We very soon realize that the world has gotten smaller nowadays. Today everybody travels easily – across Europe and overseas – so in some ways, no one is a stranger anymore.

Herod Atticus Odeon, Acropolis

What’s your best memory of a guest?

It’s hard to mention something in particular about my guests because all of them were nice people from different backgrounds. Either from America, Asia, Australia or Europe, there was always something interesting about them.

That’s the good thing about this business: because people are on holidays, they're in a good mood and easy going, and they want to approach your city positively. So, if you like this, then you should try hosting too!

Ancient Greek Agora

I remember some guests from Berlin that during their stay showed me some TV jokes from German comedian Hape Kerkeling, especially this one about the former queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix. It was really funny for people who know a little bit about Germany and Holland!

This kind of contact is an icebreaker. It makes us feel like we all share common values, and that we are all citizens of the same world.

© Flickr/Randy Durrum

 

Have any of your guests have ever come back to stay with you again?

So far this has only happened once. It’s nice when a guest goes back home satisfied and comes back again the following year! Unfortunately, we haven’t met in person yet, because every time I was away on holidays too. Sometimes my guests have to do a self-check-in. So, in that case, everything happened via messages. I am sure though that sometime soon we will meet and share a drink together because he is visiting Athens every year. ●

 

 

Thinking of visiting Athens? Check out our City Guide and Local Tips for this amazing city! 

 

 

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