In recent years, the street art scene in Athens has grown so much, it now rivals Berlin and Rome as the European street art capital. But do you know the stories behind Athens street art? Who the artists are, and what their art is about?
A day like a local with Athens Insiders
Sometimes it’s hard to scratch beneath the surface of a city, if you’re only staying for a few days. Having a local friend definitely helps. This is what we thought of our Athens Insiders tour; it felt like walking around with a friend.
Mountains and Mysticism: a Meteora Sunset
Have you ever heard of Meteora, a region of mountains and monasteries in Northern Greece? Here is our Meteora sunset photo story, a collection of stunning images of this wonderful place. Meteora and Mount Athos Out of all the places in the whole wide world, there is one that I’m sure I’ll never go to. It is … Read more
5 Unusual Athens Places
Welcome to Athens, dear friends! Move over Acropolis (well, not quite, but more on that later), move over ruins and stuffy museums. Follow us on a brief journey to discover 5 unusual Athens places! Unusual Athens Places: Street Art 1. Metaxourgeio Metaxourgeio. No, it’s not a drink. It is quite a mouthful, though. One of … Read more
Athenstyle, our home in Athens
Sometimes you get to a place, and think you found your home away from home. Welcome to AthenStyle, perhaps the best hostel I have visited in the past 15 years. Our arrival at AthenStyle Picture that. You’re tired, hungry and sore after having spent over 5 hours on a train. You are looking forward to … Read more
The Avenue of Baobabs at sunset
We haven’t published a photo story in a little while. Here’s a brand new one for you. A sunset stroll on the Avenue of Baobabs in Western Madagascar, between secular trees and local life. Where is the Avenue of Baobabs? Hands up if you’ve never seen an image like the one above. If Paris is the Eiffel … Read more