Vegan gastronomy is spreading, and these are 4 of the best places for vegan street food in Athens. Vegan nutrition and cooking have become part of everyday life, whether you embrace them as a way of life or not. What is certain is that vegan restaurants are the freshest thing on the culinary scene in…
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What to eat in Greece (featured on traveldudes.com)
Greece is one of the top culinary destinations in the world. If you are wondering what to eat in Greece, these are ten typical dishes worth trying. Greece, due to its long history and its geographical position between the West and the East, has a distinct culinary tradition. Recipes from ancient Greece and Byzantium are…
A collection of our guides for the best street food in Athens
Street food in Athens Trying the local food is one of the best ways to get to know a new city. It is also worthwhile to explore for regional versions of popular foods from other countries. And it’s true that this culinary adventure may be most satisfying when it comes to street food. And Athens…
A guide to the best street food in Athens (featured on traveldudes.com)
Looking for the most mouth-watering street food in Athens? Keep reading… Every trip to any destination, to be complete, must include the local flavours and aromas of the place you’re visiting. A guilty pleasure of every trip is to try the street food that is available, starting with distinct local flavours but also including local…
6 Greek tastes you did not know about and you must try
The wealth of Greek cuisine is inexhaustible. In every corner, in every village, in every city, you will discover a taste, a recipe that you did not know, and you will be pleasantly surprised upon discovering it. In this article, we have collected 6 unique tastes that we discovered during our travels in Greece. These…
Githio – The picturesque harbour of Mani
The story of Gythio (or Githeio/Γύθειο) in Peloponnese (Greece) begins with a love story. According to the legend, on the small island of Cranae (or Kranai/Κρανάη), Paris and Helen spent their first night before fleeing to Troy. This island, known today as Marathonisi (Μαραθονήσι), is the ancient settlement of Gythio. The city was an important…
10 of the best places for souvlaki with pita in Athens
Souvlaki, especially the one wrapped in pita (tylichto/τυλιχτό in Greek), is a favourite meal of the Greeks and one of the most famous Greek dishes in the world. Although souvlaki restaurants (souvlatzidika/σουβλατζίδικα in Greek) have always existed in Athens, in the last 20 years there has been an explosion in the number of stores offering…
The best street food in Pagrati
Pagrati or Pangrati (Παγκράτι) is one of the most interesting urban areas of Athens that has always played an important role in the life of the city. It was loved by artists and writers, and was a favourite place of residence for intellectuals. The old inhabitants of Pagrati are still proud to call themselves true…
Aiolou Street – Walking through Athens’ history
Our city is resting and always waiting for us to rediscover it … Aiolou is one of the most historic and characteristic streets in Athens’ centre. A walk down this pedestrian street is like walking through the city’s history and past. It starts near Omonoia square and ends in Plaka near the Roman market. Aiolou…