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When were you last abroad? “I’ve been living with my family in Athens for the past year, so I’ve been traveling across Greece a lot, continuously finding out more and more about this wonderful country”. What’s your favorite kind of vacation? “In my opinion the best holidays are the ones where you get to alternate spending time by the pool doing nothing with exploring a new city. That way you get to take it easy in the mornings and spend the afternoons discovering bustling streets, and trying out new restaurants”. What do you always pack with you? “My pillow. I can’t go anywhere without it. I’d rather do without a pair of sneakers or a few dresses than leave it behind. No matter where I go, if the bed is comfortable or not – my pillow always helps me feel at home”. What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at your destination? “I unpack mine and my children’s suitcases. I like it when everything’s in order and in the cupboards, as I have enough clutter and chaos around me at home”. What would you never do abroad? “Extreme sports. I went skiing last winter but that’s as extreme as I’ll go”. What’s your dream destination? “I’m fascinated by Japan. It seems so interesting and so different from anything I know”. A particular recommendation in Greece? “Before moving here, I didn’t really know Greece at all. Athens in my opinion is only a stepping-stone to the islands. Whenever I feel like some beach time, I book a flight to Crete or Rhodes. Now that the summer is over, I recommend a trip to the village of Arachova, the perfect spot for a getaway this time of year – it’s truly the Mykonos of the winter, with non-stop parties, bars, gourmet restaurants, and there’s even a ski resort a half hour away. The village itself is beautiful, set on the southern slope of Mount Parnassus and full of quaint streets and alleyways to wander through and explore”.

What does she pack in her suitcase, what would she never do abroad, and where does she dream of going to? Actress and entrepreneur Michal Yanai shows us her passport \ By Miri Ben-David Livi “The Greek village of Arachova is the perfect spot for a winter getaway”

Actress, entrepreneur, and creator of the ‘My Medi’ mindfulness app Michal Yanai (50), lives in Greece with her husband and three children. Photos: Private album, Shutterstock

10 ATMOSPHERE NOVEMBER 2022