What to Eat in Greece: 7 Personal Favorites

I have fallen in love with the Greek food many years ago, when I decided to completely change my lifestyle. I have always liked fresh vegetables, fish and cheese, so the healthy Cretan cuisine fit me perfectly. Soon enough, I started cooking various Greek foods, thanks to the recipes I got from friends who either…

Tips for having a great first trip to Greece

Planning your first trip to any country is very exciting, isn’t it? Between making a list of things to do, where to head first, where to stay, what islands to visit and many other interesting and exciting things, it’s easy to just ignore some of the things that can make or break your first vacation…

How to Save Money on Your Trip to Athens

One of the most common questions travelers to Athens ask is “how expensive is Athens?” It’s true that the city is not as expensive as Rome, Paris or London, but the cost of your trips depends on a lot of factors, such as: what time of the year you plan to travel, your travel style,…

Budget Airlines that Fly to Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular vacation destination. Between April and September many airlines offer direct flights from European cities into Crete, and among them , some flights are operated by low-cost carriers. Crete is a lovely destination for families, and couples alike. You can explore the historical sites,…

Best Places to Visit in Greece in 2013

While Greece hasn’t made it to any of Lonely Planet’s top 10 lists for 2013 (bummer!), no one stops me from sharing some of the best places to visit in Greece next year. Most of us start making plans for next year’s trips already and, sometimes, coming up with new, interesting (and affordable) destinations can…

Getting from Mykonos to Rhodes

Mykonos – known for its nightlife and windmill – and Rhodes – the most popular of the Dodecanese Islands – are two of the beautiful Greek islands. Many travelers want to visit both of them during their trip to Greece. But getting from Mykonos to Rhodes is quite a logistical nightmare. There is no way…

Soho Hotel Review

After waking up way too early for two days in a row, I made it to Soho Hotel . The 2.5 km walk in Athens , on a rather hot March morning, was both my fault – decided to take the bus not the metro from the airport – and a small demonstration of some…

Figuring out a daily food budget for your summer vacation in Greece

Planning the vacation’s budget is important. While the flight and accommodation are responsible for the bulk of the money spent, we also need to figure out how much eating out will cost us.

Athens: Hostels near Syntagma Square

Looking for a place to stay near Syntagma Square? Read more about the hotels near-by.

Hostels near the Acropolis of Athens

Staying close to the Acropolis means you are right in the middle of the historical sites and close to the public transport. Discover some of the hostels and the prices offered.

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