Greece from above
Debating whether to travel to Greece? Perhaps this will inspire you to book your flight.
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Is life over in Greece? Is Athens safe?
The media are reporting that Athens has degenerated and there is no end in sight to the downward spiral in Greece. Film clips show a cycle of violence, protests, riots, leaving one to believe the streets of Athens have been … Read More
Personalize your travel guide
Every time I plan a trip to a new city I find myself overwhelmed by the choice of guidebooks. So many to choose from, and way to many to lug around in my backpack. Add to that the abundance of … Read More
Where’s the best place to stay in Athens?
Being a Chicagoan who spends half her life in Athens means that I’ve become the defacto expert on everything Athens … friends, family, friends of friends and family of friends fill my email box with questions as they plan their … Read More
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 Marathon. The center of the coin shows a composite of … Read More
Greek Travel: Getting the most for your dollar
Smart travel planning tips and surprising luxuries that actually save you euro! Dreaming of a Greek holiday but feeling like the Gods of the Economy are conspiring against you? Not only has the dollar fallen, but prices in Athens have … Read More
The National Art Gallery of Athens
Today I visited the National Gallery of Art in Athens. To my surprise, despite the tepid descriptions of this museum which I found in several guidebooks, I enjoyed a couple of hours there. To begin with, the building is quite … Read More