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As any dedicated citizen of the world, you simply have to visit the Acropolis, period. Whether out of interest in history and civilization or because you will have to face all friends and family at home who are bound to ask (and give you a "tsk-tsk" look if you dare to say you skipped the visit), a trip to Acropolis (literally, "the edge of town") is definitely rewarding. You can take the ...

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 ...

As I was strolling through my own little “downtown” in Nea Smyrni, I discovered a new free magazine which calls itself “I’m foodie; i COOK GREEK”. The pale blue stand caught my eye immediately as I was passing the home/kitchen shop “Parousiasi” (which is where I assume you can find it in any city). I am particularly glad to see such a fine specimen of foodie indulgence as ...

As sale season is coming to an end on Saturday, now is the time to hop on the metro or walk your pretty little legs over to the nearest shopping area. You’ll find the best prices of the season, but you may also be disappointed to find the least amount of sizes available. You can’t have your cake, eat it too, and not gain weight. I’m still ...

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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As I mentioned in our last little chat, food is very important to us Greeks. So, you can imagine that our holidays are food-filled frenzies and abundant with tradition. February 8th happens to be Tsiknopempti (tsik-now-pem-tee) this year. “Tsikno” refers to the fat that melts off the meat and burns into the flames. In the ancient days this offering was made to please the gods. ...

If we say that in the Athenian culture coffee is a sacred entity, than food is the epitome of self-respect. In other words, no self-respecting Athenian or Greek for that matter takes food lightly. We eat because we enjoy the flavors, the experience, and most importantly, the process. Rarely do restaurants double-book their table reservations because eating is not an end in and of its self. ...

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 & ...