Greece from above
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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,…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…