The best summer festivals in Athens
If there is one thing that Greeks love more than anything, it’s celebrating life! And all summer long, locals gather to honour the country’s music, food, wine, and dancing and singing traditions. Most...
View Article24 hours in: Athens
Europe’s oldest city has endless things to do and neighbourhoods to explore that aren’t easily covered in a day or two — but with a little planning you can still see some of the best sights in Athens...
View Article10 reasons why now is the best time to go to Greece
If you’ve been following the news, you no doubt know of the financial troubles that have been happening in Greece. A few weeks ago, banks shut down (although they have since re-opened) and ATMs were...
View ArticleAll about Knossos: Touring ancient Crete
If there is one site that you should see while on the island of Crete, it’s the archaeological site of Knossos. German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann dreamt of it and a local, Minos Kalokairinos, a...
View Article24 hours in: Chania
So you’ve landed on Crete and only have one day to take in as much of the island as you can. What to do? Our advice: stick to the city of Chania, as there’s plenty of sites to see, food to eat, raki to...
View ArticleHow to make Greek orange pie
Orange pie is a staple in every Greek household during the spring and summer season — and if you’ve found yourself in Athens or on Crete during this time of year, you’ve probably enjoyed a plate or...
View ArticleDiscover the bohemian side of Thessaloniki
Its soul is vibrant, its personality vivacious. Its heart is warm, generous and hospitable. Welcome to Thessaloniki, one of the most interesting hidden gems in Greece, and a destination that you should...
View ArticleWhat lockdown has been like in Greece
Γεια σας (gia sas), which means “hello” in Greek! It’s Rebecca here. I’m a foodie, have a love for wine and I manage Urban Adventures in Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete and Santorini. I was born and raised...
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