Athens is a big city, but getting around is easier than it first looks. Once you reach the historic centre, a lot of the city starts working on foot. You can walk between neighbourhoods for hours without thinking much about transport at all. For longer distances, Athens has a modern metro system, buses, trams, taxis, and a…
Last updated: March 2026 Athens is not a difficult city to visit, but it doesn’t always work the way you might expect. It’s loud, busy, and full of small habits that only start making sense once you’re here. A bit of preparation helps a lot, especially in summer when the heat, crowds, and pace of…
Last updated: February 2026 I’m gonna be honest with you. Athens isn’t really a one-day city. It’s a capital with enough neighbourhoods, museums, and food to fill many days easily. But trips don’t always work that way. Sometimes you’re stopping for a night before flying to the islands. Sometimes you’re on a cruise stop. And sometimes…
Last updated: February 2026 At some point during a bigger trip to Athens, you might start craving some change of scenery. And I get it. I grew up here, and sometimes what you need is sea air, open space, or just a place where things move more slowly. The good part is that you don’t…
Athens has a bit of a reputation problem when it comes to money. Some still picture it as a cheap European capital. Others arrive expecting island-level prices and rooftop cocktails at €25. The truth really is somewhere in between. Athens can be surprisingly affordable in some ways and unexpectedly expensive in others. Food, coffee, and…