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I’m such a fan of the downtown area of Athens and since my favorite cappuccino is served at Clemente VIII (ask for it with chocolate), I found myself there yesterday… and today sipping coffee. Unbeknown to me, however was a delightful surprise awaiting all passersby just down the alleyway known as Spiromiliou at City Link (Stadiou 4). There is a fabulous photography exhibit called “wild nature” which displays ...

No Greek in his right mind is a big fan of the Army. Military service is compulsary for 12 months for every Greek man over 18 (and every single one of them has all too many stories to tell from that experience). Exactly 40 years ago, a group of colonels brought democracy to its fit and ruled the country for seven years and tortured and/or forced to exile thousands of ...

It's a warm sunny day out and like snails all of Athens swarmed the streets.  I was no exception, of course and joined the masses.  There is just something alluring about Monastiraki that brings not just Greeks but energized tourists to it's saturated streets.  Right outside the metro & train station you will find a plethora of jewelry carts with vendors proudly displaying their wares, produce sellers with large juicy fruit (beware of extremely ...

It's March. The temperature is 21C. Everyone keeps saying: "it's been years since we've seen such warm weather this time of year". Nonsense. We Greeks suffer from poor long term memory. Almost every year, we keep having the same conversation, over and over again. The truth is, Athens is a city blessed with mild weather and ample sunshine for almost 9 months a year. Which means you can sit outdoors ...

So, you have decided to visit Athens with your baby or child. Although too young to appreciate the wonders of Acropolis or the spirit of nightlife, there are still plenty of places you can visit with your little one. And I'm here to share with you my experience of the city with a baby, little Evangelia, who has been strolling in the streets of Athens since she was 20 days ...

February 14th is here again to bring some a whole lot of fabulous and for others a whole lot of nothing. So, I’m here to give you my top ten minus four suggestions (that’s 6 for those who skipped second grade) for what to do with this day regardless of how you feel about it, who your with or not with, and which direction the wind may blow…

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Lesson one in the schooling of Athenian culture is that of the sacred cup of coffee. Coffee is not just another option in the abundant varieties of drink, it is a way of life, a cultural trademark, the rock on which any relationship is built. Simply walk the streets of Athens and you will see countless tables filled with cups of coffee (accompanied by a mobile phone & ...