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Fun Things to do in Athens Greece
When you're gathered with your friends, discussing your next European trip and possible city break, and someone mentions 'Athens', what images does this throw up for things to do, especially fun things to do in Athens? I'm guessing the Acropolis is the main one, maybe followed closely by the Acropolis Museum, browse the flea market […]
Greek Dishes - Top Things to Eat and Drink in Athens, Greece
The land of the Ancient Gods and the city that introduced Democracy to the western world knows how to celebrate life, and that’s through food. Eating Greek dishes isn’t merely an activity to fill your stomach, it’s to be appreciated and enjoyed with good company, hence mealtimes can go on for two, sometimes three hours […]
Vouliagmenis Lake - Athens Riviera Greece
A unique geological phenomenon, that's how Lake Vouliagmenis on the Athens Riviera (the south coast of Athens, Greece) is described. Why though? What and Where is Lake Vouliagmenis, Athens Riviera, Greece? To quote their website: "Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Situated on an idyllic landscape, […]
Evzone Soldiers of Greece interview
Any tourist visiting Athens won’t have failed to experience them—you know, the soldiers that stand guard outside Parliament with dead straight faces; not flinching, not moving a muscle and occasional doing a funny walk. These are the Evzone Soldiers of Greece. I was interested to dig deeper—so when Anthe Mitrakos of Portes Magazine put me […]
Anafiotika - a hidden island village in Athens
There's a hidden part of Athens that had always eluded me. I had never been able to find it! Anafiotika is the neighbourhood, a hidden island village located under the northeastern side of the Acropolis Hill, part of historical Plaka. It's like an island on the mainland. It forms part of my Insider's Guide to […]
Explore the Top Seven Wonders of Greece
As one of the major cradles of Western civilisation, Greece laid claim to many of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sadly, all of these incredible creations from pre-history have vanished, with the notable exception of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. **This article was written by First Choice Holidays for Life Beyond Borders** However, […]