The Saronic Islands in Greece are some of the most beautiful and culturally-rich islands in the country. They are also among the closest to Athens, with some reachable in less than a 1-2 hour journey from the Greek capital. Still, for the most part, the Saronic Gulf flies largely under the radar. In this guide, … Read more
Kolonaki Athens is the most exclusive district in the Greek capital. This area is to Athens, what Chelsea is to London or Beverly Hills is to Los Angeles. However, despite its elegance, Kolonaki (Κολωνάκι) manages to be sophisticated without any air of pretension. It still boasts the same philoxenia (Greek hospitality) that you would expect … Read more
A three day Athens itinerary is a perfect amount of time to spend in the Greek capital for your first visit. It gives you ample time to explore the city’s main historical attractions and central neighborhoods, as well as time to go off the beaten track to the lesser-known beaches and coastal villages of the … Read more
If you are looking for the best coffee in Athens, Greece it can be overwhelming. There is a coffee shop on virtually every street corner here and Greeks will often joke that going out for coffee is the national sport of Greece. And that wouldn’t be too far from the truth either. Whatever time of … Read more
You are perhaps interested to see some of the best ruins in Greece if you are setting out on your first trip to the country. Greece has a rich and fascinating history and various civilizations have occupied this land for more than 2,500 years. Many of the archeological sites found here are not only some … Read more
If you are of a certain age (perhaps 50-60 plus), you are probably wondering which are the best Greek islands for older couples. There are thousands of islands in Greece divided into six different island groups. There is something for everyone and even though some places have reputations that precede them (e.g. Santorini as an … Read more