A category of articles about planning a trip to Athens, with itineraries, places to stay, transportation, and tips from a local.
Nobody plans a trip around getting sick, needing a pharmacy at midnight, or having to figure out how Greek hospitals work. But it can happen. Food poisoning, dehydration during summer, scooter accidents, twisted ankles on slippery marble, random fevers after island hopping, all of that is part of daily life in a city that receives…
I spend enough hours stuck in traffic every week to know that renting a car in Athens is unnecessary. In many cases, it is actually a bad idea. The traffic can be absurd, driving behaviour is horrible, and parking sometimes takes longer than the drive itself. And the strange part is that you do not…
I recently ran into a video from one of my favourite greek creators titled “why is everything always sold out?”. There has been a lot of talk lately about tickets, restaurants, events, and popular experiences becoming harder to book last minute. That said, you do not need to pre-book every part of your Athens trip….
Summer is the worst time to visit Athens, at least weather-wise. Well, crowd-wise too. Cruise ships arrive daily, the centre fills early, and the heat becomes part of your planning whether you like it or not. But at the same time, it’ not all black. The city might be hot, busy, but it is also…
Internet access is one of the first things you’ll want working as soon as you land in Athens. You’ll need it for maps, taxi apps, tickets, translations, and basic travel planning. The airport makes buying a SIM card look easy, but that convenience usually comes with a much higher price. I’ve used Cosmote, Vodafone, and…