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A Simple Guide to Milan Public Transport

Welcome to our new #MondaysInMilan series! If you didn’t know, Milan will be the host city for the 2015 EXPO and as Milan locals, we would like to welcome you to our hometown. So, we have decided to start a series of posts dedicated to the city, starting with a guide to Milan public transport. ***Updated … Read more

The Stories behind Athens Street Art

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?

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.

Greece Athens Insiders Alley Flag — Discover Athens with your own local friend!

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

A Simple Guide to Milan Public Transport

The Stories behind Athens Street Art

A day like a local with Athens Insiders

Mountains and Mysticism: a Meteora Sunset

5 Unusual Athens Places

Athenstyle, our home in Athens