Greece is one of the most beautiful places on the planet to visit. Few other places on Earth have such a rich and extensive ancient culture that can be seen and experienced everywhere you go. While in Athens many travelers find themselves wanting to venture out to the Greek Islands – one of the most popular being Santorini. To get you there as quickly and cheaply as possible, we have put together a few tips for how to get from Athens to Santorini. [Read more...]
The Most Popular Hostels in Athens
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When backpacking and staying in Athens, we recommend booking into one of local hostels – but the question is which one? To make things easy for you we have compiled a list of the best and most affordable hostels around Athens. Especially important when you’re travelling around Europe on a budget. Most hostels will take anyone without a reservation, if you intend on backpacking through Europe during the peak season it’s a good idea to make your reservation about 30 days in advance. It’s always good piece of mind to know that your accommodation is taken care of before you arrive in Athens. [Read more...]
Top 5 things to do in Athens, Greece
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Athens, Greece is one of the oldest and most historic places on the planet. Athens is one of the few places on earth where you can soak up rich ancient history from the moment you arrive. Athens is a city of extremes with it’s stone and marble ruins surrounded by modern steel and glass. Whatever your fancy, you are guaranteed to find the best of both worlds in Athens. Continuing our journey of excellent European destinations here is your guide to the top 5 things to do in Athens.