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Recession proof your Greek holiday
Dreaming of a Greek holiday but feeling like the Gods of the Economy are conspiring against you? Not only has the dollar fallen, but prices in Athens have risen dramatically since the introduction of the euro to Greece. But those two factors don’t have to squash your dream vacation. You can still plan a fantastic [...]
World Heritage Sites in Athens and Beyond
While most visitors to Greece know that the country is full of archeology, many visitors are not aware that Greece is home to a total of 16 UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites, and four of these sites are easily visited from Athens?
1. The Acropolis, which, by the way, was not the first Hellenic World Heritage [...]
Old Rockers don’t Die … They Just Go to Greece!
One year around New Years, while heading up to the top of the Hilton for drinks with friends, I found myself in the elevator with a very familiar looking American woman. It was one of those moments when you know that you know someone, but just can’t place it. It wasn’t until later that evening, [...]
Where’s the best place to stay in Athens?
Being a Chicagoan who spends half her life in Athens means that I’ve become the defacto expert on everything Athens … friends, family, friends of friends and family of friends fill my email box with questions as they plan their Greek journeys. Their queries are many and varied, but by far the one which causes [...]
A week in Athens … What to Do?
1. A day in the old city, Plaka, Acropolis - wandering around Plaka you can visit the Folklore Museum as well, and of course, a visit to the Parliament, for the changing of the guard (Evzones — I never tire of seeing those tall, young handsome men in skirts :-).
2. A day trip to Delphi.
3. [...]
Cafe Avisina - Not only on Sunday …
Cafe Avisina (http://www.avissinia.gr) (Closed Monday – Lunch and Dinner the rest of the week)Plateia Avisina, Monasteraki, Antique Market, 210/32 17 047) We don’t generally recommend places in the Plaka/Monasteraki area, but the food here is excellent, and more than once we have spent a lazy weekend afternoon nippling mezedes and sipping wine while being entertained by [...]
Easter in Athens
Greek Orthodox Easter is a wonderful time to visit Athens. Spring will have sprung and the Good Friday processional and Easter eve (midnight Saturday) service will always leave me with a tingle down my spine for their beauty. Regardless of your faith, Orthodox Easter is a beautiful time to visit Greece and the rewards of [...]
Hellenic Festival 2008 - Athens Festival 2008 Program Announced
One of my favorite things to do in Athens in the summertime is to attend a concert or performance at the Herod Atticus Theater in the historical center. There is actually nothing quite like a concert under the stars, beneath the Acropolis, with the ancient walls surrounding you. We actually stumbled upon our first concert [...]
Children’s Apokries Costume Parties in March
Sunday March 2, 2008
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Zappeio - Children’s Carnival
Sunday of Carnival is dedicated to children with a big costume party at the Zappeio.
A huge tented train will be set up with activities for children of all ages, while outside the party continues with karaoke, a DJ and child’s maypole for children and families.
The [...]
Carnivale in Athens, Apokries Festivals and Free Music - March 2008
Visiting Athens the first two weeks of March? Check out the schedule below for the Carnivale happenings throughout the city of Athens!
Saturday, March 1 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
On Irakliodon Street, Thisseo
Athens Philharmonic Orchestra
The Athens Philharmonic Orchestra begins its musical journey through the winding streets of Plaka, spreading the spirit of Carnivale with Jazz [...]