A series of initiatives, which are meant to highlight the uniqueness of the Ionian and the local colour that inspires intellectual and artistic creation. The evolution of this inspiration today is evident. Numerous artists, scientists, writers have discovered the inspiration of the Ionian, including the American author Henry Miller, the British writer Louis de Bernieres, the founder of Rough Guides Mark Ellingham, writer and journalist James Chatto and the broadcaster and environmental campaigner David Bellamy.