In 1900 he was sent by Cambridge University to Macedonia to make studies in the folklore of that region. Sympathetic to the Greek cause, he stayed in Thessaloniki for some time, before visiting Serres, Sidirokastro, Drama and Meleniko.
He was sent from Cambridge University to study the folklore of Macedonia in 1900, while also supporting the Greek movement. During his stay, he visited various towns including Thessaloniki before traveling to other parts of the region such as Serres, Sidirokastro, Drama, and Meleniko.