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Pagrati: Falling in Love with Athens Quirkiest Neighbourhood

June 9, 2019November 27, 2018 by Melissa Douglas

The ancient panathenaic stadium is about as far out of the centre as most tourists will venture to during their Athens itinerary. Little do they know that Pagrati, one of the city’s most artistic, quirky, and personable neighborhoods is tucked away just behind it. Beloved by artists and creatives for centuries, Pagrati is home to … Read more

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Dating Greek Men

June 22, 2019October 27, 2018 by Melissa Douglas

Dating Greek men is certainly an appealing concept. With olive skin, seductive accents and a reputation for being among the best lovers in the world, it makes sense that you would consider finding yourself a Greek God. This article is based on my own experiences as a British woman living in Athens with a Greek … Read more

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Living in Greece: Highlights and Irritations After One Year in Athens

November 29, 2019October 19, 2018 by Melissa Douglas

Over a year has passed since I first landed in Athens with the intention of sticking around for one or two months before travelling onwards. Something about the laid back Greek lifestyle, the food, and perhaps the hunky men sucked me in though and I’ve been living in Greece ever since. To many, the mention … Read more

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The Plight of Having Too Many Options…

April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 by Melissa Douglas

The Plight of Having Too Many Options; Just lately I spend most of my days writing from coffee shops in Athens, sipping iced cappuccinos beneath cabanas under the warmth of the sun as I watch Greek life go on around me – motorbikes whizzing past every five minutes at break-neck speed, musicians singing and performing in … Read more

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Athens Food Tour: The Tastiest Way to See the Greek Capital

November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 by Melissa Douglas

I’m going to be completely honest with you and tell you that when I first decided to move to Athens for a couple of months, I knew very little about Greek food. Sure I had tried moussaka and tzatziki but that was pretty much the extent of it. I decided that I would have to … Read more

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About Me

Hey! My name is Melissa and I’m a full time Travel Blogger from the UK . I believe in pushing the boundaries of solo female travel and I want to encourage you to do the same!

I am based in Athens, Greece.


 

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