Written by MALUSE on September 1, 2009
- Athens proper isn’t a very big city, it has only 750 000 inhabitants, but one can’t notice where the city begins and ends, what appears to be one city is a conurbation of several...
Written by Slug on November 15, 2008
- Unfortunately, with the strength of the Euro, dining in Athens can prove to be a considerable expense. Although most of the restaurants in Athens are traditional Greek restaurants, there can be a wide variation in...
Written by actonsteve on December 20, 2006
- Athens, for all its attractions, is also one of the biggest travel fulcrums in the world.From here tourists head off in a dozen directions. The famous islands seem to be the most popular destination and...
Written by actonsteve on December 20, 2006
- Just how good is your Greek mythology?Do you know your Zeus from your Kronos? Do you know your Hera from your Thetis? Your Perseus from your Odysseus?It helps to have some background knowledge when visiting...
Written by actonsteve on December 20, 2006
- One thing I did not expect from Athens was the number of dogs on the streets.These were not the homeless canines I have seen in the cities of some countries. But genuine, acclimatised local dogs...
Written by actonsteve on December 20, 2006
- Do you think you will get close to the Evones?You remember the Evones? Those goosestepping soldiers that guard the Greek Parliament. Young men in tassled caps, kilts, and woolly leggings. They stride up and down...
Written by actonsteve on December 20, 2006
- Wandering back one evening down Athinas I chanced upon Platia Katzia. Opposite the 18th century Town Hall was a full square of people watching traditional Greek dancing. The sound of bazooki music floated through the...
Written by actonsteve on December 20, 2006
- The 'high city' of the Acropolis resembles the surface of an alien planet.When I was there, the ages old monument was being whipped by winds. Those same winds whipped the white gravel into swirling clouds...
Written by jenandfrank on December 14, 2005
- We visited Athens on a Sunday, so all admissions were free, with the exception of Mount Lykkavittos Hill & Funicular. To keep within word count restrictions, I have separated some of the spots we managed...
Written by beckyt on January 26, 2004
- I thought I better put in a small bit about ferries in Greece, since they are the main method of transport for the budget island hopper!
There are many different ferry lines and the best...
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