So you threw your dart on the map and it hit Greece, but you only have a weekend to spend in Athens?
5 min readAthens with kids & no nagging? Totally doable!
9 min readIt stands in the middle of the city, bearing the same name since the age of Pericles. Lycabettus – in Greek “Lykavitos” – means “the path of the wolves” or "where the wolves go", indicating it was populated by wild beasts in the distant past.
3 min readThree must-see places in walking distance from Acropolis and the city’s center.
6 min readIf you enjoy performing arts, and especially theater, this is an opportunity like no other. Visiting Athens and central Greece offers the unique opportunity to experience a theatrical performance at the birthplace of this art-form.
3 min readIt is under the sun, a little less than 70 kilometers south of Athens, like a rock thrown in the middle of the Argosaronic Gulf; popular among the Athenians for the perfect romantic getaway or a quiet and relaxing weekend in a soothing place of such beauty.
4 min readOf all the little islands in the Saronic gulf, this one is kept off the tourist map as an Athenian’s little secret; a small island just 35 kilometers from Piraeus, covered easily with a 40-minute Flying Dolphin (hydrofoil) ride or a 75-minute trip with a ferry.
3 min readThere aren’t many places which showcase so perfectly the multi-layered mix of cultures which we call Greek civilization, like Monastiraki square. It is situated north of Plaka, the traditional neighborhood under the Acropolis, and right next to the busy junction of two central streets, Ermou and Athinas.
3 min readSo, you want to come to Greece in the summer but you have heard a bunch of stories that revive scenes out of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ in your mind: you are being baked by the scorching sun, in a barren archeological site, dying of thirst, seeing mirages of oases and ice-cream-offering Karyatides girls, holding iced beer kegs on their heads...
5 min readUnlike the other Aegean islands, with their harsh, forbidding terrain, Aegina is much more hiking-friendly.
2 min readAthens, as a whole, is a culturally rising city after years of recession. But which neighborhoods carry this transformation on their shoulders? Which new districts of the Greek capital have become nurseries?
2 min readSummer is now gone but the transformation of Athens as a central European hub for fun, openness and innovation remains in full swing in the fall. The weather is still giving a helping hand for walking and the city’s sun guarantees that your photos will not need to be filtered so as to be uploaded in your social media accounts!
2 min readFind out all the reasons you should call yourself lucky to be in Athens in August.
3 min readA Financial Times journalist accompanies readers on a road trip to discover new galleries, restaurants, and museums in the Greek capital
2 min readPack your bags and get ready for a fun-filled trip to the capital city of Greece, Athens!
3 min readWhat to do in Athens on Labor Day?
2 min readAthens, with its captivating blend of history, culture, gastronomy, and nightlife, beckons you to discover its hidden treasures.
4 min readAthens is a city that generously offers a multitude of free experiences, allowing visitors to embrace its captivating spirit without breaking the bank.
2 min readAs summer transitions to autumn, Athens in September boasts an ambiance unlike any other.
1 min readIntrigued by the endless possibilities Athens in October holds? Your unforgettable journey through the historic and vibrant city of Athens awaits!
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