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5 European Destinations for Cultural Travel in Spring

Spring is just around the corner, we can already feel it in the air! Are you also excited to finally go on trips again without your winter jacket? To assure you a great start to the warmer seasons with a lot of culture, we have put together our top 5 favorite European destinations for cultural travel this spring. Enjoy! Where would you like to...

Best Destinations for Street Art in Europe

5 Best Destinations for Street Art in Europe

Even though we all sometimes wonder if street art is even legal, we love to see great artwork around the city streets. If the art appears at specific, dedicated places then it is official and legal, and we’re glad that there are quite a few such places around European cities. Street art in European cities varies from fine art to artistic doodles, and you...

Hectic Monastiraki Square

Best Things to Do in Athens: Explore the Best Squares

We love exploring Athens! Besides being a great summer destination, it’s so rich with culture and history, and it’s a perfect destination for any cultural traveler, at any time of the year. When it comes to the best things to do in Athens, we’ve already shown you the best streets to wander around, so this time we will tell you a bit about 6...

Entdecke Athens Akropolis – digital oder vor Ort

Discover Athens’ Acropolis With Your Smartphone

What about a short trip to Athens? A visit is now possible for many despites of COVID-19. Check the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) as well as the ministry for foreign affairs for current regulations and entry requirements.

Reasons to Visit Athens

7 Reasons Why You Must Visit Athens at Least Once in a Lifetime

Athens, a lovely capital of Greece, is an amazing summer destination that has it all: great architecture, rich cultural heritage, and lovely places for relaxation by the sea. If you need further explanation, we list our 7 reasons why you must visit Athens at least once in a lifetime, so keep reading and enjoy. By the end of the article, you’ll be dying to...

Everything You Wanted to Know about Evzones — the Greek Presidential Guard

Everything You Wanted to Know about Evzones, the Greek Presidential Guard

If you’ve ever visited Athens, or even if you’ve only researched a little about the best things to see in the Greek capital, you’ve already seen the Evzones — the Greek presidential guard, or Tsoliás, as they are known as well. Once the soldiers who guarded the country’s borders, and today the elite, ceremonial guard, these guys are really a sight to see. Even...

5 Reasons Why You Must Visit Plaka in Athens

In the shadow of the Acropolis hill, you will find Plaka — the most picturesque neighborhood in Athens. Strolling around this old historical neighborhood will take you back in time. The antiquities, museums, architectural gems, small taverns, and pleasant smells hidden amongst the charming labyrinthine streets will surely leave you breathless. Here we bring you 5 reasons why you must visit Plaka in Athens,...

5 Best Countries for Solo Travelers

5 Best and Safest Countries for Solo Travelers

Aren’t we all sometimes seeking a way to get away from everything and everyone we know? One of the best things to do in such moments is definitely to go on a vacation to a new place all by yourself. Solo traveling is a very special and unique thing to do — you’ll get to know a new culture, meet some cool people, and...

Best Things to Do in Athens: The 5 Walks Around Athens You Cannot Miss

Best Things to Do in Athens: 5 Walks Around the City

The best way to explore a city is on foot. Athens is filled with many interesting areas to walk around and discover both the past and present of the city. Be sure to give yourself time to stroll around Athens along a few amazing streets that we’re about to show you, and discover the best things to do in Athens!

Museum of the Ancient Agora

Exploring Athens: 8 Best Museums in Athens

Athens is known as an amazing historical city, full of antiquities and archaeological sites, and those are the main reasons people visit Athens.  It’s mind-blowing cultural and historical heritage is housed in its countless museums. If you’d like to learn about the incredible history of Greece and of the city of Athens, we’ve got you covered. Here we list 8 best museums in Athens...