Food & Entertainment
Where to enjoy a meal in the Piraeus area
Mikrolimano Mikrolimano is a natural harbor situated in the Piraeus region, approximately 3.5 kilometers from the principal ferry terminal in Piraeus and 10 kilometers from the heart of Athens. Its name, which means “small port,” aptly reflects the feeling of being on an island that you experience here more than anywhere else! This picturesque harbor […]
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That last day of a great trip. My “Goodbye Athens” plan
Postcards from Baggie Maggie That last day of a great trip. My “Goodbye Athens” plan. During the last hours before boarding the plane to return home from a vacation, what do you usually find yourself doing? just sitting around in hotel lobbies and airports with your legs stretched on your suitcase and cell phone in […]
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An amazing 90 minutes self-guided walk in Plaka, Athens
Postcards from Baggie Maggie An amazing 90 minutes self-guided walk in Plaka, Athens Walking Plaka’s car-free alleys, you ‘ll come across, the Ancient Roman Agora and a Turkish Medrese school. Byzantine churches, red roof early 1900’s neoclassic houses, the city’s first university and Athens’s oldest house are examples of a great architectural substance in the […]
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A Quick Bite to Eat in the hippest area of Athens
Athens is still glamorous and hip even if you are not in the center of it. Chalandri is one of the most popular suburban areas north from the center. A lot of Greeks seem to not have a problem commuting to have a drink in Chalandri even if they live quite far. With this said, […]
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Anafiotika – A Hidden Gem in Athens
When visiting Athens, it’s a given that you will be visiting the Acropolis. But when it comes to the center of Athens, the Acropolis is not the only thing you should be aiming for. There is Thisio where one can find the best views of the Acropolis and an outdoor market of handcrafted knickknacks, Monastiraki […]
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