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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix star goes on 180-hour journey to tiny Greek island to eat his favourite ice cream
A Netflix star went viral with his 180-hour long journey to a tiny Greek island for an ice cream that's 'worth it'. Estate agent Ryan Serhant, 41, features in his own show on the streaming platform called Owning Manhattan. The businessman posted a video on Instagram recently, showing him making a dedicated journey to complete the loyalty card of a favourite ice cream spot in Antiparos, Greece. He begins the video by holding the card for Vicky's Ice Cream parlour, showing it has eight stamps, with just one space left to fill. 'Nine years ago, I visited a tiny island in Greece...' Ryan penned over the clip. The estate agent then proceeds to take the tiny card with him along every step of his journey. It's in his hand as he wheels his case, opens a car door and even when he goes through airport security and boards a flight. 'And today I'm finishing a quest...' Ryan continued over various clips of him completing the journey. 'That has spanned over 100,000 miles, 180 hours in the air, 120 hours on the road, 1,620 nautical miles, and 126 showers. 'Just to stop at a little place that has made all of these trips so memorable, so indescribable. But today is the day that I complete this epic quest.' The clip then showed Ryan finally reaching his end goal and ordering an ice cream at the quaint café. He tucked into a generously sized cone and penned 'worth it' over the video. In the caption, Ryan wrote: 'Some have called me crazy for this but I call it determined… 'What's the furthest you would go for something that brings you absolute joy?' Many applauded his dedication and one person commented: 'I love Greece and their gelato. Heaven on earth to be there!!!' The video received over 17,000 likes and hundreds of comments. He tucked into a generously sized cone and penned 'worth it' over the video Another added: 'Bravo. The best gelato and ice cream ever.' While someone else chimed in: 'I love the commitment to finding the small moments of joy!!' 'Vicky's ice cream in Antiparos is the best,' someone else agreed.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Daily Mail
The secret Greek Island tourists haven't ruined yet - where food, accommodation and activities are a fraction of the cost
While holidaymakers crowd into Mykonos and Santorini during peak season, one little-known Greek island remains a well-kept secret - and it's quietly becoming a paradise for those looking to escape the chaos. Situated 51km southwest of Mykonos, the island of Antiparos is emerging as a hidden gem in the Aegean Sea. Boasting turquoise blue waters, ancient caves, lively bars and local cuisine that won't break the bank, Antiparos offers all the charm of popular Greek hotspots - at a fraction of the cost. With summer temperatures averaging 30 degrees Celsius and traditional gyros for just €4 (£3.40), some say the island puts its famous neighbours to shame. In a recent review, Metro travel writer Lillie-Rose Lenga-Kroma described her experience visiting the island on a tight €150 (£129) budget. Remarkably, the amount covered eight days' worth of supermarket groceries, handmade souvenirs, and frequent taverna trips. She wrote: 'On the ferry from Athens, my stomach was in knots imagining the throngs of tourists I'd find at my final destination. 'But on the last leg of my journey, a short boat ride from Pounta to Antiparos, I realised I'd stumbled across a place few foreigners visit.' Ferries from nearby Paros cost as little as €1.50, and accommodations like the family-run Kastro House - which overlooks a 15th-century Venetian castle - offer stays from just £60 per night. From €3 smoothie breakfasts at Blender to daily visits to To Ntopio Grillhouse for €4 gyros, Lillie-Rose was impressed by both the quality and affordability of Antiparos' food options. Tavernas, like Klimataria, serve up generous portions of traditional dishes including moussaka, dolmades and grilled seafood. For dessert, the travel writer recommended Vicky's Ice Cream, with 40 flavours, keeps things cool without the high prices found on other islands. Unlike overdeveloped resorts across Greece, Antiparos has largely resisted short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. The majority of stays are in small hotels or family-run homes, which helps preserve community and hospitality. Antiparos offers a variety of activities for visitors, from exploring its Cave of Antiparos, relaxing on beaches like Agios Georgios or Soros, and taking boat trips around the island. In Chora, the island's main town, bougainvillea plants and independent shops line the streets, with various merchants offering locally sourced food, handmade jewellery, pottery, and woven goods from local artisans. Travellers from the UK can reach Antiparos in under a day - but visitors are warned to prepare for a staggered journey. The first leg of the trip involves taking a direct flight from London to Athens, which takes around four hours. From Athens, a €10 train connects to Piraeus port in about an hour, and from there, ferries to Paros start at €40, followed by a short €2–€5 boat ride to Antiparos. For a quicker hop, the nearby Pounta port offers €1.50 crossings and a faster 10-minute ferry journey.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Superyacht Regatta The Cyclades Cup Starts This Week In Greece
Competition will be fierce this year. The Studio Illume High-caliber sailing meets a low-key vibe at the 2025 Cyclades Cup, the new Greek superyacht event that gets started in just a few days. Now in its second edition, the invitation-only event is set on the Greek island of Antiparos. Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree. The sailing regatta is capped at just 20 entries and is organised alongside the Yacht Club Greece and endorsed by the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA) and ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) and follows a simple premise: community and camaraderie set against the backdrop of one of the Mediterranean's last untouched cruising grounds. Clear seas and stunning scenery await. Quin Bisset, The Studio Illume Ilia Riga, organizer of the event and owner of 164-foot Almyra II, explains that the race began with the dream of offering a 'fresh venue' for superyacht owners. 'After all, everyone appreciates Greece for the cruising, but they forget how beautiful the sailing is,' explains Riga. 'We wanted to have a nice balance of competitive sailing in Corinthian spirit together with the social programme that only an unpretentious but chic Greek island can offer'. The Cyclades Cup only accepts entries for yachts measuring above 100 foot, and this year the lineup includes a mix of sizes and yacht types. For maxis that don't meet the size requirements, there's a possibility to attend under special circumstances. The 95-foot reigning champion Tawera will be back to defend her crown, alongside contestants such as 109-foot Barong D. New faces include Galma and Aiolos. Competition is divided into classes, from the spinnaker-free, owner-operated Corinthian Spirit division to the fiercely contested Meltemi and Apollo categories (and each category is named after figures from Greek mythology). The fleet is international, with Tawera hailing all the way from New Zealand. Partners include UBS, IYC, Perini Navi and Oceanco Quin Bisset, The Studio Illume Each morning kicks off with a tactical briefing, and the fleet then follows one of six circuits that snake through the islands of Despotiko, Sikinos, and Ios, averaging between two and 3.5 hours of sailing daily. Speaking about creating the circuits for this year's event, Stratis Andreadis, race chairman from the Yacht Club of Greece, explains that this involves certain challenges. 'We designed a course through the channel of Despotiko with a moderate northerly and ended up with some of the most beautiful images yacht racing has seen in a long while,' he said. In the evenings, the social programme offers networking at a relaxed pace. A sunset welcome soirée hosted by UBS and a barefoot crew BBQ and a paddleboard race are two of the highlights, but Antiparos has no shortage of beauty, history and culture on its shores for participants to make the most of. Mike Mahoney, owner of last year's winner Tawera calls it 'without a doubt the best regatta we have ever attended.' He adds: 'I have no doubt Cyclades Cup will be the foremost regatta on the circuit in years to come.' The event partners with a number of key players in the superyacht sector, including yacht brokerage and management firm IYC. Steve Bailet, IYC's global marketing director, believes the event is well on its way to becoming 'a must-attend fixture' on the regatta calendar and is only 'growing in popularity among sailing enthusiasts'. He adds: 'The combination of world-class sailing, warm company and exceptional cuisine is sure to make this another successful edition'. The Cyclades Cup is offering racing as it should be: strategic, spirited, and rooted in seamanship.
