Travel insurance, the metro, what to put in your carry on bag, how to handle jet lag … these and more in the Wandering Jewess’ random repository of travel tips.
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 seen 3 days of rain in August, Looks like we’re … Read More
I’ve always been hesitant to publish something as rapidly changing as opening hours for pretty much anything in Greece.. but since it is an often asked question and I happen to have current information … current at the moment I’m … Read More
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
The Athens OASA has just announced a series of special offers on transportation in Athens: The return of the Athens Tourist Three Day Ticket The €20 ticket is valid for 3 days (Seventy two hours from when it is first … Read More
Got a Grecophile in your life? Friends with a Philhellene? Just want a wonderful souvenir from Greece? Here’s 10 great ways to give ’em Greece from your holiday (and you don’t have to actually be in Greece to buy them). Gifts from Greece … Read More
Want to fall in love with Athens like I did? Don’t just drop in for the night, pay homage to the Parthenon and head off to the islands. Allow yourself at least 4 nights, though 7 is really ideal, and let’s … Read More
Special tourist & visitor discounts at select Athens businesses Groupon and other coupon programs are all the rage these days. So much so that no one expects to pay full price for anything anymore (trust me, I know this from … Read More
Families traveling to Athens frequently contact me about our penthouses and historical homes after an exhaustive search for triple, quad and connecting rooms in Athens. These types of rooms are pretty rare, and even though they do exist, it’s hard … Read More
My downtown Athens neighborhood is a shopping mecca – Pagrati has its own boulevard, Ymittou Street, lined with the big names, and some not so big names, and my friends from here tell me that over the last few years … Read More
Traveling as a family to Greece? Athens has a growing number of furnished short term vacation rental apartments within an easy walk of the historic center that provide a comfortable alternative to booking multiple hotel rooms. Self-catering apartments offer extra … Read More