Costa Ayiotis
Expressing Life's Quirks Through My Writing
I find humour in life’s quirks and express it through my writing. Writing is not just a passion; it’s a means to provoke thought and entertain.
Sharing My Life's Journey and Teachings
Meet an extraordinary individual Costa Ayiotis – a diplomat turned philosopher, writer, and ethics advisor. Born in Egypt, with a Greek-South African heritage, he’s a man of diverse experiences.
From lawyering to reporting on global conflicts at the UN, and even running a restaurant in Cape Town, his journey is a rich tapestry of life.
Now, he’s a pavement philosopher, sharing musings on meaning and humanity through his writing. With a deep appreciation for cultures, he believes in the common threads that unite us all. His meticulous observations bring out the beauty in life’s nuances, guided by the spirit of South Africa and Greece. Keep an eye on our page and follow his inspiring journey.
A Few Words
About Costa Ayiotis
I am an Egyptian-born South African Greek. In my previous life, I was a lawyer, diplomat at the UN in New York during the first Gulf War and restaurateur in Hout Bay, Cape Town. I represented South Africa at the United Nations in New York where I reported on the Iraq war in the Security Council and in the Nuclear Disarmament Committee. I am now happily a pavement philosopher, boulevardier, ethics advisor and writer.
Reflecting on the Many Facets of My Lifes Journey
Zorba the Greek said life is trouble. Only death is not. To be alive is to undo your belt and look for trouble. And you need a little madness in your life or else you never dare cut the rope and be free.
I went looking for trouble when I opened up my taverna. Mostly good trouble! Restaurants like life itself are often theatre of the absurd. And like theatre – without drama, conflict, humour and even some madness there is no story.
Explore My Latest Books
An Intricately Woven Portrait of Greek Immigrant Experience
As the prequel to the smash hit My Big Fat Greek Taverna, this memoir is an intricately woven portrait of the Greek immigrant experience, telling the poignant and often comic tale of a family navigating South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s.
In this humorous coming-of-age memoir, young Costa finds himself in the middle of a tempestuous matriarchal triangle. His sulky young mother, Victoria, is forced to share her home with her conservative Greek mother-in-law and her bossy, divorced sister-in-law.
Reflecting on the Many Facets of My Lifes Journey
Zorba the Greek said life is trouble. Only death is not. To be alive is to undo your belt and look for trouble. And you need a little madness in your life or else you never dare cut the rope and be free.
I went looking for trouble when I opened up my taverna. Mostly good trouble! Restaurants like life itself are often theatre of the absurd. And like theatre – without drama, conflict, humour and even some madness there is no story.
Costa's Articles
From insightful moments of reflection to the lively interactions that fuel his creativity, join us in exploring the author’s journey like never before.
Placidity of a Duck
Bottoms Up
The Final Whistle!
Costa’s Daily Chronicles
Step into the Costa’s world with a collection of candid photos and videos that offer a glimpse into his daily life and the inspiration behind his thought-provoking book.
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