If you’re visiting Athens and thinking, I need a break from this city… I get it. Athens can be a lot. It’s busy, a little chaotic, and after a couple of days, you might find yourself craving something different. Slower, quieter, or just a change of scenery. The good news is, you don’t need a…
Can you really see Athens in just 2 days? Honestly… yes. You can. You just have to be a little strategic about it. Athens is one of those cities where everything is pretty close together. If you plan it right, you can hit the major highlights, eat really well, and still have time to wander…
So I know most people go to Athens because it’s historical and all… the Parthenon, the Acropolis, ancient ruins everywhere. But me? I go to Athens to eat. You could say I’m a little food-obsessed. As someone who has lived in Greece, it would only be fitting for me to write all about the food…
If you’re coming to Athens in the summer, I need you to understand something right away. It is hot. Like, walking-around-the-Acropolis-at-2pm-is-a-bad-life-choice hot. And yes, you can do the beach. But sometimes you just want a clean pool, a sunbed, a cold drink, and a few hours where you’re not melting into the sidewalk. That’s where…
Are you thinking about traveling solo to Athens, but you’re not totally sure what you’re signing up for? So, from my experience, Athens can feel a little gritty at first. The first time I visited, I didn’t even like it. It was also my first solo trip ever, so I was extra aware of everything….
Thinking about your first (or next) solo trip to Europe and stuck on the same question everyone asks… where is actually safe and worth it? I’ve been traveling solo across Europe since 2009, long before it was trendy or easy to Google every answer. I’ve walked into new cities alone, figured things out as I…
