Places to eat in Thessaloniki

Even if you are not a foodie, when in Greece it’s impossible not to be tempted to taste the Greek cuisine . Suitable for many dietary needs, it will make you understand the Greek culture even better. But when it comes to choosing a place to eat, things get complicated. In any large city, such…

What to Eat in Greece

Even those who do not travel for the purpose of tasting the local food, will find the Greek cuisine interesting and quite healthy. The staples of the Greek cuisine include: olives, olive oil, feta cheese , fish, lamb and yogurt. The Greek cuisine is very diverse and although there are many common characteristics among the…

Discount Cards in Athens

Those who travel quite a bit in Europe are used to the discount cards (or passes) available within a city, which combine the public transport with free entrance or discount at major sites. In Athens , there is no such thing as Athens Pass. So you cannot get a combined pass to save both on…

Getting Around in Athens

Athens is not a small city. Actually, you can easily say it’s huge, bounded on three sides by Mt Ymettos, Mt Parnitha and Mt Pendeli. It spans on twelve hills out of which the Acropolis is the most well known. Thankfully, the places of interest for travelers can be found in a relatively small area…

Public Holidays in Greece

Knowing the holidays in Greece ensures that you won’t be having unexpected problems while traveling in the country. All the public institutions, some stores and even restaurants are closed on public holidays. And some religious holidays are the preferred time for traveling for the locals, hence the public transportation will be crowded. Plan and book…