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How does a little girl from Skokie, Illinois find herself in historical Athens, leading curious explorers through the winding streets of Plaka, down "pezodromos" to hidden ouzeries for tempting mezedhes and homemade barrel wine? The journey began more than twenty years ago, and regardless of whether the wanderlust comes from the spiritual and culture DNA flowing through my veins, or the alignment of the stars on that cold mid-December day this Sagitterian came into the world, I never seem to tire of exploring my adopted homeland of Greece. Here you'll join me as I explore Athens: be it the back streets of Psirri and Gazi, or through the National Gardens and Zappeio where a family of turtles makes their home, or down wide, treelined Imittou Street in Pagrati, which pulses with Athenian life 24 hours a day. And while Athens has stolen my heart, the rest of Greece vies for my curiousity and wanderlust. My two guys (that'd be the Greek God, Vasilis and our Greek dog, Scruffy) and I can often be found settling in for a long weekend in some charming mountain village, or a quaint fishing port on a nearby island, or learning how Greek vitners are producing wines that rival some of Napa Valley's finests productions, or celebrating a panayeri in Epirus or sharing in the festivities as a family of Cretan sheepherders come together to sheer their 1500 sheep in the spring ... And if you happen to find yourself heading to Athens, consider finding yourself a real home for your stay. Living amongst the locals, be it for 3 nights or 3 weeks, will offer you the chance to experience true Athens, beyond the Acropolis. Choose from one of our 5 beautiful penthouse and historical homes, and who knows, I may be leading you down that winding "pezodromo" to our favorite hidden ouzerie!

Souvenirs for Strays

April 17, 2013 by Athensguide

Here’s a great way to do a little good for Greece while you’re on holiday this month in Athens … The Association for the Protection and Welfare of Stray Animals Stray.gr is hosting an Easter Bazaar on Sunday April 28th … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Featured, Ideas for families

Musical nights at the Acropolis Museum

February 15, 2013 by Athensguide

Friday, 15 February – Friday, 26 April, 2013 The Acropolis Museum, from 15 February to Easter, will present a series of performances with music groups from across the world, giving its visitors the unique opportunity to tour the archaic exhibition while enjoying … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Featured, Museums, Music

The magic number for any emergency in Greece or anywhere in Europe?

August 8, 2013February 12, 2013 by Athensguide

112: The Magic Emergency Number Imagine you are on holidays in Europe. You have an accident, you see a fire or you spot a burglary -would you know who to call for help? Now, all you need is to dial … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Beginners' Guide, Travel tips Tags Emergency

Good morning from Athens!

February 10, 2013 by Athensguide

Source: flickr.com via GVRgirl RealGreece on Pinterest

Categories Absolutely everything, GVR Guests Tags Acropolis, Athens, Views

Free Fridays! Guided tours of the Greek National Library

February 8, 2013 by Athensguide

The National Library of Greece has begun offering free guided tours every Friday beginning Friday, February 8, 2013 between 2:30 – 3:30 in the afternoon.  Learn about the history of the library, take a stroll around its amazing collection, and … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Tours

Weekend breakfast overlooking the Parthenon

August 8, 2013February 7, 2013 by Athensguide

From the time they first opened, I’ve been a big fan of the cafe and restaurant at the Acropolis Museum.  My first lunches there were all wonderful – tasty, healthy and authentically Greek: a fine selection of locally produced ingredients, a chance … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Beginners' Guide, Eat Like an Athenian, Featured, Food Tags Breakfast

How much for a kiss? A music & dance performance

January 31, 2013 by Athensguide

  The kiss. Without question, it is the most desired expression love, and what better day to celebrate the kiss than on Valentine’s Day. Inspired by traditional Greek song and dance, the songs of the 1930s, as well as new … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Culture, Music Tags Dance, Live performance in Greece

Family Friendly Escape to Athens

March 16, 2021January 30, 2013 by Athensguide

Are you looking for a fun & culture filled vacation break? Are you into food and culture? We want to share the news that Athens, despite what they may be saying on television, is alive and well and life goes … Read More

Categories Ideas for families Tags Athens, Cheap, Discounts, families, Greece, tours, winter

Folk Music in Greece: Rembetiko and Laiko Music, a discussion….

January 18, 2017January 30, 2013 by Athensguide

Dr. Nikos Ordoulidis, on popular Musicology in Greece: The Case of Rembétiko and Laikó Musical Styles Nikos Ordoulidis studied at the University of Leeds, UK (PhD in Popular Musicology and MMus in Performance) and at the University of Macedonia, Greece … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Tours Tags lectures

“The Greek Series” – Photos at the Benaki

January 30, 2013January 28, 2013 by Athensguide

    A photo exhibition by Swiss photographer Charles Weber, under the title The Greek Series, will be on display at the Benaki Museum from January 31 to March 17. Iconostases, Shipwrecks, Men and Machines, Agios Syllas, Heraklion, Umbrellas and Night Landscapes make up the seven-chapter portrayal of … Read More

Categories Absolutely everything, Art Galleries, Museums
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