November in Greece

Part of the off-season, November in Greece is one of those quirky months that is perfect for exploring the cities. The crowds have all but vanishes, there are plenty of festivals to attend, and you can soak up the Greek culture at its most genuine self. Crisp nights and mornings also make for some clean…

Free Things to do in Athens

When planning your vacation in Athens , it’s important to allow a certain budget for visiting the sights and museums. In general, it doesn’t cost that much to visit museums but when you add the cost, you might be a little overwhelmed with the outcome. With the current economy in the world, more and more travelers look for free things to do while still enjoying culture and interesting sights.

Tips for having a great first trip to Greece

Planning your first trip to any country is very exciting, isn’t it? Between making a list of things to do, where to head first, where to stay, what islands to visit and many other interesting and exciting things, it’s easy to just ignore some of the things that can make or break your first vacation…

15 Days in Greece: Mainland and an Island

Greece is a large and diverse country. Many focus on the well-known islands, completely overlooking the smaller ones and the mainland. Some head only to Athens or Thessaloniki.

How to Save Money on Your Trip to Athens

One of the most common questions travelers to Athens ask is “how expensive is Athens?” It’s true that the city is not as expensive as Rome, Paris or London, but the cost of your trips depends on a lot of factors, such as: what time of the year you plan to travel, your travel style,…

Getting from Athens to Piraeus

Metro, bus or taxi? Which is the better option? Learn yourself from this article.

Best Restaurants in Athens

One of the best experiences when visiting a city is trying to located the neatest restaurants and trying new food each day. Athens is one of the most interesting European capitals and trendy places emerge each season. Here you can enjoy excellent Greek food either in glamorous restaurants or in hidden places, as well as…

A Perfect Day Trip from Athens: Vouliagmeni Lake and Cape Sounion

We’ve been planning to get to Cape Sounion since our first trip to Athens in 2012. Lady Fate has finally worked with us and thanks to our friends at Elysium Travel, we’ve embarked on the Sounion- Vouliagmeni Lake trip on a lovely Sunday afternoon in May 2017.

Getting from Athens Airport to Athens City Center

Most visitors arrive in Athens by way of air, landing at Athens International Airport. Hub for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air, the airport is quite well served by carriers from Europe, North Africa, Middle East, and even North America.

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