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6 places in downtown Athens to eat like a local

6 places in downtown Athens to eat like a local

Oct 6, 20194 min read

Downtown Athens offers you many choices for eating out. However, there are a few places, loved by the locals and those who work at the city center, that could offer you a truly Athenian experience. Nothing fancy,  just tasty old-fashioned…

Two new museums in Athens you must visit

Two new museums in Athens you must visit

Sep 12, 20195 min read

Athens is a city with many interesting museums and some of them are among the most important museums in the world, like the  Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum. However, two new museums have begun operating in…

Best souvlaki (kalamaki) in Athens

Best souvlaki (kalamaki) in Athens

Aug 28, 20194 min read

Souvlaki (aka kalamaki) is a popular Greek food and probably the most famous Greek street food, which you should taste if you are visiting Athens. It could be found anywhere but basically at specialized restaurants known as “souvlatzidika”. It consists of…

10 different things to do after a visit to Acropolis

10 different things to do after a visit to Acropolis

Jul 30, 20197 min read

Acropolis from Apostolou Pavlou Street Acropolis is a place, which anyone visiting Athens would want to be at least one time. It is the symbol of the city and one of the most famous monuments in the world. In this…

Best burgers in Athens !!!

Best burgers in Athens !!!

Jul 12, 20195 min read

OK, we asked you and you told us to find the best burger in Athens. After many burgers and probably a few kilos heavier, this is our verdict : Montana Jones Burger at Mpar Mpee Kiou 1. Juicy Grill :…

Is Anafiotika (still) Athens best kept secret ?

Is Anafiotika (still) Athens best kept secret ?

Jul 6, 20192 min read

Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighbourhood of Athens, part of the old historical neighbourhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of Acropolis. The first houses were illegally built during the reign of King Otto, in the second half…

4 snacks that Athenians have grown up with (and you can still taste)

4 snacks that Athenians have grown up with (and you can still taste)

Jun 6, 20193 min read

Ariston at Syntagma Square Growing up in a big city like Athens, you carry with you all the tastes and the flavours that were significant in your childhood. You will always remember the first time your mother took you shopping…

Where to taste the best kebab in Athens

Where to taste the best kebab in Athens

Jun 1, 20193 min read

Kebab at Barbadimos Kebabs are various cooked meat dishes, with their origins in Middle Eastern cuisine. Many variants are known around the world. Although kebabs are often cooked on a skewer, many types of kebab are cooked as burgers on…