The Skyros Blog

May 2026

Thinking about trying comedy at Skyros? Discover how comedy writing and improvisation can lift pressure, sharpen your writing and help people connect.

Why Comedy at Skyros is Worth Trying

Comedy can sound like it belongs to other people. The quick ones. The confident ones. The people who always seem to know what to say. But that is not really what comedy...

26/05/2026

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How to Travel Overland to Skyros: Train, Ferry and Travel Options

Can you travel overland to Skyros? A practical guide to reaching Skyros by train and ferry via Italy, Patras, Athens, Kymi and the Skyros ferry.

20/05/2026

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Skyros Returns to The Grange

For many years, Skyros has been known for its creative and wellbeing holidays in Greece. Guests come for writing, music, art, yoga, comedy, movement, personal development, conversation and good company. Many arrive...

13/05/2026

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Going to meet the Englishman

A participant’s story: visiting Rupert Brooke’s grave on SkyrosIn this guest blog, John Greeves shares his own journey across Skyros to Rupert Brooke’s grave, weaving together the island’s landscape, history and his...

06/05/2026

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From Rupert Brooke to the Writers’ Lab: Skyros and its Creative Story

Rupert Brooke, buried on Skyros island in 1915, could not have known, what the island would later become for so many writers, artists and creative thinkers. Brooke was an English poet, best...

06/05/2026

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