Sometimes it rains in Athens … but that’s ok!
Athensguide Greece, land of sunshine, true. But every once in awhile there are a few days of rain. It can happen anytime. I’ve seen 3 days of rain in June, I’ve…
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Three days in Thisseio
Although I’m a Pagrati girl to the core, every once in awhile I get a chance to go on vacation in Athens, heading across the historical center, and landing at…
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Athens Best Kept Secret IMHO
The Athens “First Cemetery” (Protonekrotafio) is one of Athens’ best kept secrets. Don’t confuse it with the Ancient Cemetery at Keramikos, which incidentally was also one of Athens best kept…
Open Walks in Athens: 18 museums with free admission
OpenWalkAthens 4 Free Museums in Athens Sunday, November 2 11:00 AM -4:00 PM Come and discover the wealth that hide small museums in the city: 18 Museums Guided tours, interactive…
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To Market, To Market … Athens Farmer’s Markets
Ever since my first trip to Athens in 1989 I have been fascinated by outdoor street markets. Back then large chain supermarkets were non-existent in Greece, so each neighborhood had…
Escape to Mystras
It was getting late, and Basil and I knew we would not finish our work in Sparta before the office closed. Weighing the choice of driving back to Athens versus…
Golden amber where the road ends
About 19 km from Tripoli, in the center of the Peloponnese, where the road ends, nestled in the steep slopes of Mount Mainalon, there is a magical place called Piana.…
Sunday afternoon in the countryside
Sundays are for family and friends in Greece, and what better way to share it than around the table with good food and good company? Would you like to visit…
Psirri, where yesterday, today and tomorrow meet in Athens
Psirri is a neighborhood that is difficult to describe. In most travel guides it is described as a great tourist attraction with excellent restaurants, vivid nightlife and chic stores. That…
Greece from above
Debating whether to travel to Greece? Perhaps this will inspire you to book your flight.
