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A weekend in Athens: top 7 tips
Although I’ve never lived in Athens, I’ve always enjoyed visiting the Greek capital, usually for a weekend break. Known as the cradle of the Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Athens (or Athina, in Greek) has a rich and diverse history spanning over three thousand years. Nowadays, Athens is the largest city in Greece, and is home to more than three million people. Here are my top 7 tips for a weekend (or a couple of days) in Athens: Tip 1: Visit the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum If there was only one image associated with Athens, that would definitely be the Parthenon, the iconic ancient temple on the…
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Traveling around Thessaloniki with a local
I was born and raised in Thessaloniki (also called Thessalonica), the largest city in the Greek region of Macedonia and the second-largest city in Greece. Since I moved to England at the age of 23, I come back to my hometown several times a year, and each time I’m pleasantly surprised, as there’s always something new to discover. Today, I would like to take you to a tour around the city, including some of my favorite hangouts as well as new hotspots. About Thessaloniki Thessaloniki is a coastal city located on the Thermaic Gulf, at the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea. Founded over two millennia ago, the city has…
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Traveling around Skyros with a local
Hello! I am back from Skyros, my favorite Greek island. During my 10-day stay, I reconnected with my family, swam in the crystalline waters of the Aegean, relaxed by the sea reading novels and poetry, savored Skyrian delicacies (see below), and sipped cocktails. This was the fourth time I visited Skyros as an adult, and it certainly won’t be the last. In fact, I’m already making plans to visit again next summer. There are quite a few reasons why Skyros is the island I have visited the most; I have highlighted those in my post ‘Skyros: the island of wellness and wellbeing’, published in January 2019. Today, I would like…