David Halperin Remembers Ios, 1969–1977

David recalls his first arrival on Ios in the late 1960s, at a time when the island was still far removed from mass tourism and had become a destination for young travelers searching for freedom, adventure, and alternative ways of living. Through personal memories, he reflects on the hippie era, low-budget backpacking across Europe and […]

David Halperin and Stella on Ios, 1971

David Halperin first visited Ios in 1969 and returned with Stella in late November 1971. During their stay, they explored the island, spent time around Mylopotas and its caves, and observed everyday scenes such as fishermen mending their nets and life around the port. David’s photographs preserve a personal record of Ios before the island’s […]

David Halperin: Ios Fishermen Mending Their Nets

David Halperin’s photographs show Ios fishermen mending their nets, capturing an everyday scene from the island’s traditional maritime life.

David Halperin: The caves at Mylopotas

During his visit to Ios, David Halperin spent a lot of time in the caves at Mylopotas.

David Halperin: View of Ios port from southeast shore of harbor

David Halperin photographed this view of Ios Port from the southeastern shore of the harbor, documenting the island’s waterfront and surrounding landscape during his visit.