Pushing the Boundaries of Solo Female Travel
Beautiful Greece is a bucket list travel destination for most people. Globally renowned for its idyllic islands, translucent waters, and mesmerising sunsets, it is no surprise that 23 million people travel here every year.
I have lived in Athens for the last three years and have had the pleasure of exploring the country extensively during that time. Here, you can find a wealth of information to help you plan your Greece adventure – written by someone who actually lives in the country and knows it really well.
From the quaint mountain villages of Northern Greece to the Saronic Islands, Greece has a little something for everyone.
Driving in Greece is nowhere near as terrifying as it might sound. It seems to be the case that you tell people that you’re considering self-driving and doing a Greek road trip and they look at you as if you’ve had a nervous breakdown. You’re driving… in Greece?!? Greece may have a reputation for being … Read more
Vegan food in Greece? Vegetarian food in Greece? Both are far easier to find than you might imagine. Finding vegetarian and vegan food in Greece probably sounds like it’s going to be a difficult task. After all, meat is a huge part of Greek food culture. However, you can find vegan food here almost everywhere. … Read more
Kolonaki Athens is the most exclusive area in the Greek capital. Here, Grand neoclassical houses and elegant boutique stores run along the district’s tree-lined streets. This upscale district sits at the base of Mount Lycabettus. It is just a stone’s throw away from the central districts of Syntagma, Monastiraki square, and Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. Kolonaki … Read more
Christmas in Athens is not the most typical time to visit the Greek capital. However, it is also, one of the most magical. Without meaning to paraphrase Andy Williams, Christmas in Athens is in fact…the most wonderful time of the year! The city streets feel almost magical as they are illuminated with thousands of twinkling … Read more
Wonderful day trips from Athens are plentiful and varied. If you use the Greek capital as a base, you can easily explore much of Southern Greece. Attika and its surroundings offer something for every type of traveller. The sun-bleached ruins of ancient archaeological sites, scenic hiking trails, and idyllic islands all sit just a few … Read more
Gazi Athens has become the go-to place to be in downtown Athens on a Friday or Saturday night. This is essentially the beating heart of the Athens nightlife scene. Bars and clubs aside though, Gazi offers more than just a place for an evening tipple. It is one of the most cultural and diverse of … Read more