The science fiction classic ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ was largely penned in Corfu, Greece. In 1978, author Douglas Adams and his friend John Lloyd rented a villa in the serene village of Agios Stefanos. Their daily routine involved Adams writing on the balcony while Lloyd explored local cafés, learning Greek phrases from the eccentric tavern owner, Manthos. This creative atmosphere shaped the development of a book that would become one of the most iconic works in science fiction literature.