Hi Frugalistas! I’ve written a number of posts about my adventures in Athens, but am yet to write about the number one thing on everyone’s Athens wish list: visiting the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. That iconic site that dominates the Athens skyline, and its accompanying museum make a wonderful half day tour and are among […]
What to eat and drink in Athens
Hi Frugalistas! This week I’m returning to Athens and looking at what to eat and drink in Athens. Yes, there is souvlaki, yes, there is fetta cheese, baklava and ouzo. But there’s so much more to Greek food and drink. So join me on a culinary journey around the restaurants, tavernas and street side stalls […]
The do’s and don’ts of visiting Greek archaeological sites
Hi Frugalistas! Greeks are proud of their history and culture. As the cradle of democracy, philosophy, medicine and so many other cultural norms and institutions they are indeed right to do so. Many visitors to Greece and to Athens in particular, visit to understand, experience and enjoy that history. There are some rules to be aware […]
Eating in Athens on a Culinary Backstreets walk
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve already written about our infamous visit to the Athens Central Market, but there was far more to our Culinary Backstreets food walk in central Athens. Starting with breakfast, we ate, walked, talked, photographed and ate even more around central Athens with our guide, the lovely Despina. Join me on a feast of […]
Anafiotika: a Greek Island in the foothills of the Acropolis
Hi Frugalistas! When I visited Athens recently I was disappointed that I didn’t have time to fit in a visit to the Greek Islands. I’d sailed in the Cycladic Islands many years ago and had fond memories of those glorious blue and white houses festooned with bright bougainvillea and geraniums like you see on a […]
The day four travel bloggers became celebrities in the Athens Central Market
Hi Frugalistas! When it came time to organise my Culinary Backstreets walk in Athens I thought it might be nice to share the experience with some foodie friends. So the team at A Taste of Travel Blog, and Vanessa from Turnipseed Travel eagerly put their hands up to join me. The day started off quietly at […]
The Athens fruit and vegetable market
Hi Frugalistas! A more “gentle” Friday fotos this week as we visit the Athens central fruit and vegetable market. Like many European cities fruit and vegetable stalls and small markets are dotted around the city in Athens. As part of our Culinary Backstreets walk we visited the slightly larger produce market directly across the street […]
Beyond the Acropolis: an insider’s guide to Athens
Hi Frugalistas! In the latest in my occasional series of Insider Guides, I’m delighted to bring you an interview with Bex Hall to share her insider knowledge of Athens. I’ve visited Greece many years ago, but it’s definitely not my area of expertise, so I’m happy that Bex has been able to share her insider […]