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September Concerts at the Herod Atticus Theater under the Acropolis
I know, you’ve stumbled upon this page because you are looking for a concert at the Herodion, also known as the Herod Atticus Theater, or just “that Theater at the Acropolis”. Well, if you are looking for September 2010 dates, you are in luck, because thanks to my friend Michel, I’ve got the...
[Continue reading: September Concerts at the Herod Atticus Theater under the Acropolis]The summer cinema in Athens – continues into autumn
One of my favorite summer – and autumn – evening activities in Athens is the outdoor cinema. Most Americans are familiar with our version, the drive-in theater – but in Athens you don’t need a car to enjoy the silver screen under the light of the silver moon. An evening at the outdoor movies...
[Continue reading: The summer cinema in Athens – continues into autumn]Is Athens Safe?
The last few days I’ve been getting alot of emails and phone calls as Greece makes headlines in newspapers and on newscasts around the globe. I thought it might be worth sharing my take on things, as I wrote it to one of our guests who is arriving in Athens in a few days, since alot of folks are asking if it...
[Continue reading: Is Athens Safe?]Twenty five things, within 25 minutes from the Acropolis ….
… that you probably have not included on your Athens itinerary 1. Flisvos Marina, the Averoff and the Faliro Delta 2. Paiania Cave 3. Caretta Caretta Sea Turtle Rescue Center 4. Antonis Tritsis Wetlands Area 5. Elefsina 6. Mikrolimano 7. Kessarianni Monastery 8. Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon 9. Dafni...
[Continue reading: Twenty five things, within 25 minutes from the Acropolis ….]Greek Travel: An important message to those planning a trip to Greece …
You’re coming to Greece. You’ve booked your flights, and now you’re surfing the internet trying to plan your journey. Santorini … Mykonos … an overnight stop in Paros. Ten days. Perhaps two weeks in glorious Greece. You’ve got your plan. You’ll land in Athens, find a hotel...
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