Ask a local
Do you want to feel like a local? Then, read my city guide tips below to avoid tourist traps and Athens will compensate you by showing an irresistible vibrant though friendly character. You will meet the traditional, the urban, the welcoming, the intimate friendly …but also the fashionable and trendy multicultural nature of the city. You only have to ask…meee! As a Greek resident of the capital, I will be your personal city guide. Come with me to wander around the stone-built roads, to feel the city vibes and to make the acquaintance of our culture. What are you waiting for? I am expecting you sooooon!
From Greeks or not If this is your first time in Greece, I have to inform you that food is very important for our genus, even from the ancient years. Food considers one of the pillars of our heritage (you can learn more about our beliefs to my article about food). We are proud for this piece of our culture. […]
The airplane approachiiing!!! Starting with the basics, because many tourists used to ask me that question, I want to clarify that there is -for now- only one functional international airport in Athens. The El.Venizelos. But, there are 3 ports, with the Peiraeus port to remain the main one (It’s the bussiest port in Europe, since it has about 18,5million of […]
A break from history and culture by…..shopping in Athens! I love history. And I am finding it fascinating. I like to wander around the archaeological ruins, remains and sites. Buuut… whenever you need a break, you can go shoppiiiiiiiiiiiiiing. Shopping in Athens downtown is very interesting and fun. Inasmuch it is divided in many areas according to […]
Activities for families with children ….. or without! Certainly you will find so many things to do in Athens. With or without kids, either way. Did you chose to spend quality time with your kids? Then basically, I will list you few activities for families to do inside and outside Athens with them. (Or else ask your hotel about their […]
Historic places you do not want to miss History is resulting from Greek word ἱστορία – historia. It’s meaning is “inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation”. It is the study of the past as it is described in written documents, as it is stated in Wikipedia. Everybody knows that we can ‘learn’ about our past from history books or from lots […]