Greece is a country that has always loomed large in the American imagination. With its beautiful Mediterranean landscape, towering mountains and over 6,000 islands, it is a nation where magical ...

Most weekend guides to Athens read like a checklist. Acropolis, a souvlaki, a rooftop photo, then off to the islands. The city deserves better ...

Koukaki is a once-quiet corner near downtown Athens that used to be home to families and, later, to an older generation of Athenians. Their grandchildren have since moved in and brought an injection ...

The ancients called Athens the violet-crowned city, and at dusk, you understand the compliment. Mount Hymettus bruises to lavender behind the Acropolis, marble hoards the day's last heat, and ...

Psyri is one of those places in Athens that has managed to get the mix between authenticity and gentrification just right. The neighborhood’s grimy old bars got a facelift, the bartenders raised their ...

We will be visiting Athens for the 3rd time in late April. Would love to have a guide to take us to some of the lesser known places or neighborhoods. Any suggestions for one would be appreciated.

In Athens, Dionysus' hedonistic spirit thrives long after the Acropolis closes its gates. While tourists capture daytime selfies with ancient ruins, savvy night owls know that the city's true essence ...

Crowd control tips: Timed-entry tickets are now required for the Acropolis and must be booked online, helping manage summer crowds but limiting spontaneous visits. Tour trends 2026: Skip-the-line, ...