A fresh idea for a souvenir, or just something to pamper yourself
AthensguideMy 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…
Marathon-Mania: New 2 euro coin issued for Greece
The Central Bank of Greece issued a new €2 euro commemorative coin -"2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon" today. The coin commemorates the 2,500th anniversary of the Battle of…
Offbeat souvenirs: What to buy in Athens
Guidebooks are full of ideas for what to buy in Athens. And a quick stroll down Adrianou Street in the historic center will confirm the guidebooks suggestions: Worry beads (koboloi),…
Greek Studs – An interesting Greek souvenir
Studs, originally uploaded by greek58. As a child growing up in America, my family took many road trips. It wasn't easy packing 3 kids into the car and expecting them…
Unlikely souvenir shopping uncovers some interesting finds (and great dessert, too!)
My parents were in town, and we had to run out to the Greek (European) version of Home Depot for souvenirs from their trip to Greece. You might wonder what…
Cheap art in Athens, a unique holiday sale
Looking for a unique souvenirs from your trip to Athens? Do you cringe at walking through the streets of Plaka and the Flea Market, seeing store after store with the…