https://www.youtube.com/embed/0idnng2oUOw?si=cYDp_BK97Fg5PZu4 I have just published my video about Athens 🙂 Finally, on my last full day in Athens, I was going to explore the ancient sites of the city, starting with the one and only Acropolis. There is a reason I left it to the last day - it is free to visit the Acropolis … Continue reading Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites: The Acropolis, Agora, and Hidden Gems
Just next to my accommodation there was a little alley with some really good works of art. The most famous is the bust of Medusa. I found this one stunning - the tale of Medusa is one that has always fascinated me, mostly for making me doubt the wisdom of the goddess Athena, for making … Continue reading Street Art in Athens, Psyri & a hike in Mount Lycabettus
On my second full day in Athens, I woke up naturally early. I laid in bed for a little while, reading and trying my best to ignore the news, which had kept me awake the night before. My room at Acron Athens had a Nespresso coffee machine - I always love when caffeine is made … Continue reading A brief tour in time – from ancient to young Athens
I got off the metro station of Monastiraki to find a city pulsing with energy. People walking at different paces, in and out of shops and cafes, chatting and laughing; roads that aren’t large enough for the traffic; cars standing still, whilst skilled pedestrians go around them, looking sideways in case the light turns green. … Continue reading Falling in love with Athens – Exploring Plaka & Anafiotika
The Winged Bone 