Greece

5 Top Places for Wrapped Souvlaki in Athens

Souvlaki, particularly the one wrapped in pita (tylichto in Greek), is a Greek staple and one of the world's most famous Greek dishes. Although souvlaki restaurants (souvlatzidika in Greek) have...

The Theatre of Thorikos: The World’s Longest-Lived Theatre

It may be difficult to believe, but the world's oldest surviving theatre is located in Thorikos, not one of the great towns of ancient Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Thorikos (or...

Kypseli, Athens - The Changing Face of a City

One of the city's oldest neighbourhoods is Kypseli, located in the heart of Athens. Before the turn of the 20th century, Kypseli was a rural area with a few estates and country houses (the home...

10 Unique Things to Do After a Visit to Acropolis

Everyone visiting Athens should make time to see the Acropolis at least once. It is one of the most well-known monuments in the world and the city's icon. After visiting Acropolis, there are a...

A Succinct Guide to Mykonos

A brief overview of Greece's party island... Having heard much about Greece's captivating coastline and idyllic temperatures, Connor and I had been itching to visit the country for the first time...