Throughout time, the Aegean Sea has played a major role in the lives of the inhabitants living near the shores. From the ancient port of Piraeus to the modern day cosmopolitan beach sprawl, there is no doubt about the importance of the sea to the...
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Beyond the Coast
Odontotos Rack Railway & Rio Weekend Adventure
Looking for a quick over night trip away from Athens? Diakopto is a coastal town on the Gulf of Corinth that is just a two hour drive away and home to the Odontotos Rack Railway. We set off on Saturday morning with enough time to get to Diakopto...
Marathopoli and the Beautiful Surrounding Area in Messinia, Greece
Marathopoli in the Messinia region is a quiet little seaside town with top-notch scenery surrounding it. The famous surfing beach of Lagouvardos is on the north side of the town and the world famous Costa Navarino Resort is to the south. A three...
7 Days on the Greek Island of Santorini in the Spring
Brad shares his action packed experience of 7 days in Santorini with his beautiful partner in crime, his wife Amanda. Most of you probably already know Brad from Larson Educational Services. If you don’t, you can trust me when I say...
My Big Fat Greek Wedding on Hydra
Having our wedding on the island of Hydra was one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. Back in 2013 my husband and I were trying to figure out where we wanted to have our September wedding. We considered Messinia, the Athens area...
Coast Life
Taking the Tram from the Center of Athens to the Beach
The easiest way to get to the Athens beaches, without dealing with traffic, is the tram. After 30 minutes of weaving through the concrete jungle of Athens, you will pop out onto Poseidonos Ave. You’ve arrived on the coast! Tram Tickets You can...
5 Must-Have Athens Apps to Make Your Life Easier
Apps Apps Apps! And I don’t mean the category of food that happens to be my favorite. I hope that you will find these Apps appetizing and that they will make your life in Athens easier. Mobile phone applications are here to stay and a big...
Athens Oil Spill – What You Need to Know
The Athens Coast is going through some tough times right now. Cleanup crews are working around the clock to try and contain an oil spill off the coast of Salamina. What happened 2,200 tons of oil and 370 tons of gasoline were spilled when the cargo...
Dafnofillo- Greek Gastronomic Essence in Glyfada
Dafnofillo opened in the spring of 2016 and has a bit more of an upper-class feel than its neighbors on Kondyli St off the main plateia in central Glyfada. Dafnofillo has a large protected outdoor courtyard area (completely covered in the winter)...
Steki Kalamaki in Voula
Steki Kalamaki has been a Voula favorite since it first opened its doors in 2011. Their location, just off the main Voula Plateia, makes it a great place to meet friends and enjoy some good food in a friendly atmosphere. What’s a Steki? Here...
Brunching on the Coast : Sunday Funday
Brunch has hit the Athens Coast in full force! For years brunch wasn’t really a thing here in Athens. If you wanted to go out for breakfast, you went to a local bakery or grabbed a cheese pie /τυρóπιτα from Everest. “Sunday...
Moouu Quality Meats : More Than Just a Steakhouse
Moouu is a steakhouse offering a wide variety of choice beef cuts. This type of steakhouse is a rare find in Athens and the only one of it’s kind in Glyfada. Moouu started out as half of the size as what it is today. When they expanded and added a...
Bars and Nightlife
REAL Greek Nightlife : Bouzoukia and Live Clubbing in Athens
Are you interested in experiencing some genuine Athens nightlife? Do as the Athenians do and head to a Bouzoukia Club or hit up one of the famous clubs with live performers. Bouzoukia Driving along Poseidonos beach road, you will notice some snazzy...
Good Times Coming Your Way : Party Itinerary for Athens
Full of culture and nightlife, Athens is an excellent option for a European city-break weekend with your friends. “Athens is a city rich in history…” how many times have you read that (or something similar) while researching your...
