Steeped in history and mythology, Athens is a complex beast. Many visitors simply use it as a stopover point on the way to the more romantic, alluring islands. Perhaps because of these short, hurried stays, Athens gets a bit of a bad rap. The architecture can’t rival that of Rome or Barcelona, the people can […]
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Dinner in the Sky: Adventures in Haute Cuisine
When you exit the Kerameikos metro station in Athens and head towards Gazi, you will emerge onto a small square. Directly opposite the station, you will find a concert venue called Technopolis marked by a large, rusted metal structure. Joe and I noticed the unusual circular framework right away, but not the extremely tall crane […]
I’ve Been There, But Not With You
I am exceedingly familiar with many archaeological monuments in Greece. When I studied abroad in Athens, I ventured up to the Acropolis on the regular. While working at Nemea and Mycenae, I got to know those ancient stones and columns all too well. I’ve gazed up at the Venetian fortress in Nafplio many, many times. […]
Food Trucks for Everyone at the Athens Food Market
Running errands is generally a completely mundane, uneventful activity. But when traveling in a foreign country, mundane things often become much more interesting and enlightening. When Joe and I were out and about preparing for my parents’ visit, we stumbled upon the Athens Food Market. About 15 food trucks clustered around Plateia Klavthmonos, and a […]
Discovering Stories at the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
Nestled on a quiet street corner on the edge of the Kerameikos neighborhood, a relatively clean, four-story building devoid of street art rises up behind a row of orange trees with a subtle air of importance. The Benaki Museum of Islamic Art houses a stunning collection of artifacts dating from the 8th – 19th centuries […]
