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Immersing Myself In History At The Acropolis Of Athens
If one place is synonymous with Athens, it is the Acropolis. The ancient buildings on a tall hill dominate the city, both literally and metaphorically.
1 October 2021 No Comments
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A Walk Up Lycabettus Hill, The Highest Point In Athens
Lycabettus Hill is the highest point in Athens. It is a place to discover nature and legends, and to enjoy unparallelled views of the city.
8 December 2014 10 Comments
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How To Eat Well In Athens
I hadn’t expected to eat well in Athens. I had long ago memories of lukewarm food and greasy kebabs with limp pitta bread, and I
1 December 2014 9 Comments
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Discovering Greek Cuisine On A Food Tour of Athens
Food gives you an insight into a place, and you can’t experience a place fully unless you eat as the locals do. Which is why
24 November 2014 8 Comments
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A Tour Around Literary Athens
My trip to Athens was a time for discovering new things. And my tour around Literary Athens was no exception. This was an exploration of the
16 November 2014 12 Comments
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Discovering The Early Byzantine Churches Of Athens
I’ve always associated Athens with Greek history. Classical Greek history, that is, the sort that took place more than two thousand years ago. But now
9 November 2014 8 Comments
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Enjoying A Return Visit To Athens
My previous visit to Greece had been in 2003. The country was busy preparing for the Olympics and I was often disappointed to find sites
2 November 2014 8 Comments
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