The Hellenic American Wisdom 
of Tom Mazarakis
(from Matt Barrett's Athens Survival Guide)

Tom Mazarakis is an American who has lived in Greece since the early seventies. His Carpet shop on the corner of Appolonos and Voulis near Syntagma square was a place people visited for information and conversation (and carpets). His insights into Greek Culture are both interesting and helpful. The following are subjects he has written about in response to e-mails:

The State of Greek Business
Overstaying Tourist Visa in Greece
Bringing a Motorcycle Into Greece
Breaking Plates in Greek Tavernas
Getting a Job as an Au-pair
Taking Money in or out of Greece
ATM Machines
The Former Military Junta in Greece
Beer
Crime
Working In Greece
Stray Dogs

Christmas
Dancing and Food

Government
Greek-Americans looking for Work

 Hospitals
Living Standards in Athens
Marriage
Bringing Medicine or Vitamins
Strikes
Taxes
Universities in Greece
Casinos

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