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Take the Quiz →Looking for where to stay in Athens for the best restaurants, local hotspots, or design-forward hotels? This guide to the best neighborhoods in the city has you covered. Last updated May 2026 Athens is a unique blend of opposites: ancient marble structures lie among busy residential streets, while century-old family tavernas sit steps away from tourist-trap restaurants. Most travelers to…
Read the PostLast Updated May 2026 When planning a trip to Greece, Athens is often seen as just a necessary stopover or the place you land before heading to the islands. But after spending time there on multiple trips, I’ve come to appreciate it as more than just a layover. Athens is complex: chaotic, beautiful, rough around the edges, and layered with…
Read the PostLast updated: January 2026 This guide is for anyone planning time in Athens, whether it’s your first visit, a return trip, or a stopover before heading to the Greek Islands and beyond. If you’re heading to the Greek Islands before or after Athens, don’t miss my Greek Islands Digital Guide which includes day-by-day itineraries, ferry tips, curated stays, and recommended…
Read the PostGreek Salad and shrimp saganaki by the sea in Zakynthos, Greece If you’re heading to Greece, make sure your itinerary includes more than just the views—because the food here is just as unforgettable. Here are the must-try dishes and drinks I recommend everyone experience during their Greek adventure. Souvlaki If there’s one thing I never pass up in Greece, it’s…
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