Nov 14, 2019• by joycejharalson
At 2918 feet, Mount Olympus isn’t the tallest mountain in Europe, but it is one that is so steeped in history it must be worth a visit at least once. In Greek mythology, ‘Olympus’ was...
Nov 17, 2025• by byfoodandtravel
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...
Oct 27, 2025• by byfoodandtravel
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...
Dec 19, 2023• by byfoodandtravel
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...
Nov 30, 2023• by byfoodandtravel
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...
Sep 1, 2022• by SharedBucketList
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...