Getting from Athens to Kos (and return)

Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes in the Dodecanese group, close to the Turkish coast. It is very well organized in terms of travel facilities. It is the birthplace of Hipocrates, the father of medicine. The ruins of the asclepeion, an ancient sanctuary where Hipocrates trained can still be visited. Neratzia Castle, the…

Athens: Hotels near Monastiraki Flea Market

Booking.com After a walk in Athens , you’ll be able to pin-point the neighborhoods pretty well. A longer walk will show you that Plaka – where the archeological sites are – tends to merge with Monastiraki – and its Flea Market and fruits market right by the metro station – , going further to Psiri…

Athens Free Walking Tour

Right from when I first started to plan my trip to Athens I knew I wanted to take a tour of the city. And I was so happy to find a free walking tour . I emailed the guys (George and Paul) and we planned the details. On the day of the tour – a…

Soho Hotel Review

After waking up way too early for two days in a row, I made it to Soho Hotel . The 2.5 km walk in Athens , on a rather hot March morning, was both my fault – decided to take the bus not the metro from the airport – and a small demonstration of some…

Getting to Greece by train – using the rail passes

One of the cheapest ways to get around Europe is by train. Read more about how you can get to Greece by train and why rail passes are a good option.

Getting from Athens to Vienna (and return)

Due to its position in Central Europe, Vienna is often a stop-over for those who visit the continent and plan to explore Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The article talks about getting to Athens from Vienna (and return).

Getting from Athens to Paris (and return)

Paris is one of the main air transportation hubs in Europe. It’s a gateway into the continent and many choose it as a base for exploring the continent. Of course you can spend your entire vacation here but if your plans also include getting to Athens, you’ve put together a list of possible ways to…

Getting from Athens to London (and return)

London is a major European hub. Whether you arrived from the States or you are British and plan to head to Athens, this article will help you decided which means of transport to choose.

Things You Should Know About Athens

You are planning a vacation in Athens and by now you probably have read everything you could get your hands on. Or you’ve book a flight to Athens (most likely because it was affordable) and plan to figure out what to do once you get to Greece. No matter which type of traveler you are,…

Getting from Athens to Patras (and return)

Patras is the third largest city in Greece. It is the western gateway into the country as it receives plenty of ferry connections from Italy. It is well known for the wine industry –and while you are here make sure to visit the Achaia Clauss wine factory. Although it has its own airport, there aren’t…

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