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At Athens’ Hostels, Strangers Become Friends

A different kind of tourism is taking root in Athens’ neighborhoods, as hostels return to the spotlight with…

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Winter 2026: What’s Happening Now

Events, exhibitions and new openings for a richer Thessaloniki experience.

Walking Ymittos: A Mountain at the Edge of Athens

Hiking lesser-known paths where history, nature and city life meet just above Athens.

A Winter Journey Through Tzoumerka

Exploring Tzoumerka on foot, where architecture, landscape, and everyday life form a timeless mountain…

The Greek Museums That Hide Big Stories in Small Spaces

From ancient steam engines and living silk workshops to the intellectual salon of the…

Koukaki and Ano Petralona: Life Beside the Acropolis

A personal exploration of Koukaki and Ano Petralona, two neighborhoods shaped by memory and…

Seizing the Season in the Heart of Mt Parnassos

Biology, flavor and local stories all come together in the forests of Eptalofos.

Stay

Winter Stays: Four of the Best Guesthouses in the Pilio Region

Crackling fireplaces, homemade breakfasts and courtyards crowned with plane trees, all set within Mt Pilio’s magical winter landscape.

Peloponnese

Winter Stays: Five of the Best Guesthouses in the Peloponnese

From mountain villages to forest retreats, five restored properties reveal the Peloponnese’s quieter, slower…

Winter Stays: Five of the Best Guesthouses in Epirus

Stone villages, fireplaces and guesthouses that embrace winter calm in Greece’s mountainous northwest.

Macedonia: 4 Distinctive Guesthouses for a Nature Getaway

Four guesthouses set in unique landscapes, ideal for relaxation, gastronomy, and reconnecting with nature.

Winter Stays: Six of the Best Guesthouses in Central Greece

Mountain hotels near Greece’s leading ski resorts, designed for winter days and longer stays.

Back to Nature: 5 Enchanting Guesthouses in Thessaly

Renowned for its spectacular landscapes and charming mountain villages, we take you on a…

Perfect in Winter: 4 Must-Visit Guesthouses in Macedonia

These traditional guesthouses in the mountains of Macedonia have it all: cosy rooms, breathtaking…

Eat & Drink

Stani: The Dairy Shop That Holds All of Athens’ Sweetness

Full of delicious flavors and happy memories, Stani – the winner of the Athenian Dessert Award at Gastronomos’…

Don Dines in Athens: Mavros Gatos

Sometimes, the heart just knows what the stomach wants.

Ktistakis: Loukoumades with More Than a Century of History

From Alexandria to Hania and on to Omonia, the Ktistakis family’s syrup-filled loukoumades have…

Ten Dishes Worth the Table: Where to Eat Right Now in Athens

We’ve compiled ten of the tastiest, most popular, and consistently excellent dishes to enjoy…

Greece’s Most Comforting Winter Foods

From bean soups to lemony stews, these comforting winter dishes reveal a richer, heartier…

Lahanodolmades: Cabbage Rolls with Egg-Lemon Sauce, Step by Step

Cabbage rolls with egg-lemon sauce are among the most delicious, distinctive, and refined dishes…