Art and Culture

Festive Things You Have to Do in Athens Over the Holidays

Festive Things You Have to Do in Athens Over the Holidays

‘Christmas in Athens’ - what first comes to mind? Maybe a little confusion? Greece may not seem like an obvious Christmas destination, but just give us a little bit of time to convince you [...] We’ve gathered here for you some of the most unique things to do in Athens over your winter holiday!

9 of the Best Reasons to be Thankful this Thanksgiving (If You're Greek)

9 of the Best Reasons to be Thankful this Thanksgiving (If You're Greek)

Thanksgiving is definitely an American holiday, not a Greek one. BUT hear us out – these days it’s easy to feel discouraged and gloomy about the state of the world. Sometimes we catch ourselves letting negative thoughts get the better of us, so we decided to embrace a Greek Thanksgiving just in time for a quick and easy attitude adjustment.

11 Surprising Facts to Get Inspired by Ancient Greece

11 Surprising Facts to Get Inspired by Ancient Greece

Even if you think you know the basics, we guarantee you'll learn something new - and if 'it's all Greek to you,' our 'Ancient Greece 101' guide will at least help you crack your next round of Trivial Pursuit!  Plus it’s a lot easier to get excited about exploring the top Greek tourist attractions once you know a little bit more about why they’re significant. 

13 of the Best Things to Do to Time Travel to Ancient Greece

13 of the Best Things to Do to Time Travel to Ancient Greece

The best part about exploring Greece is that you can get up close and personal with history while you’re here, and without showering you with Ancient Greece facts (stay tuned for future posts!), here are some of the best things to do in Greece to travel back to antiquity!

Spotlight on Fall: How to Celebrate Autumn in Greece

Spotlight on Fall: How to Celebrate Autumn in Greece

Let us convince you that autumn in Greece is worth celebrating - here are some of our top tips for best things to do in Greece to celebrate the fall!

14 Delightful Little Greek Words You Absolutely Need to Know

14 Delightful Little Greek Words You Absolutely Need to Know

When Shakespeare famously wrote ‘It all sounds Greek to me’, he pretty much summed up how the Greek language has sounded to foreign ears since always. Unintelligible as it may seem to you, Greek is notoriously rich in expressions and meanings, so that’s one reason you want to tackle with it...

8 Astonishing New Exhibits You Have To See In Athens This Fall

8 Astonishing New Exhibits You Have To See In Athens This Fall

Now that the summer-y glow is fading from Athens, the Greek capital is beginning to wake up as a hub of cultural life. Take a break from sightseeing tours and strolls around the Acropolis, Monastiraki and Zappeion to check out some of the best exhibitions visiting Athens this fall.