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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Jessica
Beyond the Coast
Girls’ Trip to Greece : What can we do in 7 days?
Ashley from the USA has an impressive jump on her planning for her upcoming Greece trip this summer. The planning Gods would approve. She reached out to me for some extra suggestions and I was more than happy to give them. Hi Jessica, One of my...
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...
Experience cosmopolitan Hydra without breaking the bank
Hydra definitely has the reputation of a jet set island and anyone who is sailing the Aegean on their private yacht near Athens will surely stop there. That doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune though to enjoy this intoxicating, quaint...
Athens Beaches
Coast Life
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...
Using the Athens Metro to get to the Beach
The Athens Metro is a quick and efficient way to get CLOSE to the Athens Coast. In Athens, there are no metro stations with ‘beach access’. Two of lines will get you close and then you can maneuver from there. Decide which beach you...
The Greek Kiosk & Mini Market : Your One-Stop Shop for Necessities
There a few different types of places in Greece where you can buy your necessities when it comes to the food and drink arena. I find that Greece is a very convenient place for getting what you want, when you want it. The All Day Cafe/Bar is a...
5 Must-Try Restaurants in Athens that are Not Greek
The first thing that comes to people’s minds when they think about Greek food are gyros and tzatziki. However, Greek cuisine is one of the most diverse in the world.They’re known for amazing seafood, pastries and more. Athens is a bustling...
Kevin Mejia
Oh Mama Brunch & Cocktails
Oh Mama popped onto the scene in the summer of 2017 and has not stopped poppin’ since. If you have walked down Kyprou street in Glyfada, you surely have noticed Oh Mama nestled back among the trees of this residential/kinda business area. The...
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 its kind in Glyfada. Moouu started out as half of the size as what it is today. When they expanded and added a...
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)...
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...
