A category of articles about planning a trip to Athens, with itineraries, places to stay, transportation, and tips from a local.
If you’re wondering where to stay in Athens, the most important thing I’ve learned growing up here is that the neighbourhood matters more than the hotel. A beautiful room won’t help much if you’re too far from the historic centre, on a noisy nightlife street, or somewhere that makes every walk feel longer in the…
If you’re flying into Athens, your first interaction with Greece will not be the Acropolis, but rather the Eleftherios Venizelos international Airport. And whether your first impression of the country is calm and efficient, or chaotic and overpriced, depends almost entirely on what you do in the first 60 minutes after landing. I’m going to…