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or Ticket tips for the sites of Athens The Acropolis is of course the top attraction of Athens. It is not surprising that its entrance fee is the priciest of all other sites in Athens, at € 20. Naturally, this … Continue reading
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I must have been asked that question about a thousand times, so in order to save time, I’ve compiled my own packing list. Although it was compiled with inexperienced travelers in mind (hence tips and explanations), I’ve found its printout … Continue reading
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How do you tell the difference between sheep and goats? The distinction may not make much difference when a flock of either blocks the road, but one can’t help being curious. So, for the uninitiated, the best way to tell … Continue reading
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The Greek Carnival begins today; it is a festive period of three weeks, celebrated on the cusp of winter, usually in late February or March. It is a period of fancy costumes, parties and country-wide celebrations, culminating on Clean Monday. … Continue reading
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With temperatures soaring above 35 °C (95 °F) I often get desperate looks and hear cries of “OMG, is it always so hot?” Yes it is, in the summer. July and August are the hottest months, although June and September … Continue reading
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Everywhere you go in Greece, you see dogs roaming about. They’re usually large, well fed and quite friendly. Some of them wear collars too. Are they strays? Well, sort of. They are the city’s stray pets. They seem to be kings of the city … Continue reading
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Wherever you go in Greece, you will find people smoking: in pubs, bars, cafés, restaurants and taverns; in the open air or indoors; whether there is a no-smoking sign or not. People smoke in the streets and roll cigarettes on … Continue reading
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What are those bagel-like things that people eat? There are piles of them sold at every corner and every Greek seems to munch at one while briskly walking to work. They are not bagels. They are called koulouria (singular: koulouri; … Continue reading
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. They are amulets to protect against the evil eye. The evil eye? Oh, yes. Many Greeks believe that a malevolent person can cause bad luck or physical harm just by looking at someone or something, especially if that something … Continue reading
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The Acropolis is a rocky hill in the middle of Athens. The Parthenon is the most famous monument on top of that rock. The name Acropolis derives from the Greek words AKRO (meaning peak, top) and POLIS (meaning city). Acropolis therefore means … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 