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Athens to Igoumenitsa by Bus (What You Need to Know)

Athens to Igoumenitsa by Bus (What You Need to Know)

6th March 201911th March 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Athens to Igoumenitsa by Bus (What You Need to Know)

If you are planning to travel from Athens to Igoumenitsa by bus there are some things you need to know. There are two bus companies that offer a seRead More…

Athens to Saranda: Putting My Feet up After a Long Day of Travel

Athens to Saranda: Putting My Feet up After a Long Day of Travel

5th March 201911th March 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Athens to Saranda: Putting My Feet up After a Long Day of Travel

A day starts for me when I get out of bed. It ends when I go to sleep. Sunday was a long day. I got out of bed at 4 pm in the evening and never went tRead More…

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens: Know the Best Time to Go

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens: Know the Best Time to Go

25th February 201920th July 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens: Know the Best Time to Go

Every year thousands of tourists in Athens flock to the Tomb of the Unknown soldier to watch the Changing of the Guard. Some of the less informed visiRead More…

How to Avoid Paying ATM Withdrawal Fees While Visiting Greece

25th February 201926th December 2020 Steve Calvert20 Comments on How to Avoid Paying ATM Withdrawal Fees While Visiting Greece

Until you know the best banks to use and the ones to avoid, escaping ATM fees in Greece is a bit like a game of Russian Roulette. Depending on which bRead More…

Athens: A City Where Orange Trees Line the Streets

Athens: A City Where Orange Trees Line the Streets

21st February 201924th February 2019 Steve Calvert2 Comments on Athens: A City Where Orange Trees Line the Streets

One of the first things I noticed when I came to Athens was all the orange trees that line the streets. To be honest, they are pretty hard to miss becRead More…

Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beef in Athens, Greece?

Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?

19th February 201912th June 2019 Steve Calvert2 Comments on Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?

Since I arrived in Athens at the beginning of the month I’ve been to several bars and have often been given a glass of water alongside my beer. I am sRead More…

Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee (and why I'm glad I didn't drink it too fast)

Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee

18th February 20198th November 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee

“What is a Greek coffee I asked,” as I stared down at the menu. The girl behind the counter smiled and said, “It’s like a Turkish coffee.” “Oh,” I Read More…

A Greek Gyro (Don't mistake it for a doner kebab because they are not the same.)

Greek Gyro Vs Doner Kebab: Both are Good But They’re Not the Same

14th February 20193rd November 2020 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Greek Gyro Vs Doner Kebab: Both are Good But They’re Not the Same

From a distance, the Greek gyro looks like a doner kebab. But looks can be deceptive. There are some differences between a Greek gyro and a Turkish doRead More…

Horse and Carriage (Kifissia, Athens)

Kifissia: The Beverley Hills of Athens Is Quieter Than the City Centre

10th February 201913th February 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Kifissia: The Beverley Hills of Athens Is Quieter Than the City Centre

Today I decided to visit Kifissia. I hoped it would be a quieter part of Athens that would not be packed with tourists. I got my wish. Compared to theRead More…

Why Are There so Many Tiny Churches in Greece?

Why Are There so Many Tiny Churches in Greece?

9th February 201923rd February 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Why Are There so Many Tiny Churches in Greece?

There are a lot of churches in Greece and some of them are tiny. I had no idea such small churches existed until went walking in Piraeus earlier todayRead More…

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