Anchor Seaside Cafe in Saronida is personally one of my favorite spots in the summer because it has a swimming pool AND the beach option just across the road. If you are looking to get out of Athens and want to go a bit farther out than the suburbs of Vouliagmeni and...
Athens Day Trip
There are many options of things you can do away from Central Athens and the Athens Coast. There are endless tour agencies offering packages and bus tours, but most of these things can easily be done on your own. Take a Day Trip out of Athens and explore!
Odontotos Rack Railway & Rio Weekend Adventure
Looking for a quick over night trip away from Athens? Diakopto is a coastal town on the Gulf of Corinth that is just a two hour drive away and home to the Odontotos Rack Railway. We set off on Saturday morning with enough time to get to Diakopto and have a snack...
Sailing VIP to 3 Greek Islands in 1 day with Evermore Cruises
Evermore Cruises offers a one day cruise from Athens that makes stops at three different Greek islands. This is a MUST for people who are only in Athens for a short time. Think about it... You go on a long weekend break with your friends to Athens. When you return...
Experience cosmopolitan Hydra without breaking the bank
Hydra definitely has the reputation of a jet set island and anyone who is sailing the Aegean on their private yacht near Athens will surely stop there. That doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune though to enjoy this intoxicating, quaint island. Yes, I did just...
Greek winery tours and tasting in Nemea with Greece2Taste
We spent a fabulous Sunday visiting 2 vineyards (complete with tastings at both) in the famous wine producing region of Nemea with Greece2Taste in the driver's seat. Greece2Taste is a local group that offers Greek food and wine experiences for visitors and locals who...
Mother & Daughter Trip to Athens
Alicia from Mexico contacted me with some questions about her upcoming trip to Greece with her mom. My mom is my favorite travel companion (don't tell my husband!) so I wanted to give her really thorough advice so that they could totally enjoy their time together and...
Drive to Sounio
The one-hour drive from Glyfada to Sounio is an attraction all on it’s own. Sounio (or more properly Sounion) is home to the very popular ancient archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon. Because it is located 60km from the center of Athens, many people will...