Written by Rachel | Published August 27, 2025 If you’re curious what Athens is like in December, over Christmas, or on New Year’s Eve, you’re in the right spot. I’m giving you the holiday events worth bundling up for, what’s actually open in Athens in winter, the coziest spots to eat, and the tours locals…
Written by Rachel | Updated January 2026 If you think Athens is just ancient ruins, strong coffee, and the chaos of Syntagma Square, think again. The best beaches in Athens Greece have their own kind of magic, where the Athenian Riviera sparkles with crystal-clear waters and golden sand, and pine trees dip their toes along the coastline. …
The good news for anyone asking “Is Athens Safe?”—especially if you’re picturing wild chase scenes in narrow streets—is that Athens is a very safe city by most standards. After several trips as a female traveler, a family, and a couple, including late-night wanderings from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki Square (and, yes, indulging in way too…
I count down the days to my next Athens Food Crawl the way some people wait for a birthday. There’s just something about wandering the center of Athens, coffee in hand, as the heart of Athens cuisine calls out from street food carts and pastry shops. The city’s food culture? Pure magic, with every gyro…