Any mention of Greece mostly evokes images of the majestic Acropolis, the white villages of the Cyclades bordering a deep blue sea or simply sandy shores lapped by turquoise waters. Few people see Greece as an extreme sports destination, but we hope to change this with this article. Rock climbing Now, we can all agree that when it comes to rock c...
Read moreThe veritable oldest restaurant in Athens, ‘Thanasis 1948’ was established, you guessed it, in 1948. It’s a wonderful melange between an authentic Greek taverna and a top notch grill house. Its 3rd generation of family owners has maintained the old school décor and the incredible quality of the meat, whilst updating new grilling methods and adding ...
Read moreWho remembers that great scene from My Big Fat Greek Wedding when Aunt Voula reacts, shocked, to the news that her niece’s non-Greek date doesn’t eat meat? ("Oh, that’s okay. I make lamb.”) The Greek culinary scene may have evolved since then, but meat still dominates the dinner table in the lead-up to Lent. Insider recommends 7 super-sty...
Read moreWHAT: Stay healthy this season with the SNFCC running team! The team meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Guided by experienced endurance coaches, meet all your fitness goals and improve your performance through group training and support. (Free admission) WHEN: Until February 29, 2020, only on Tuesdays and Saturdays WHERE: Stavros N...
Read moreWHAT: The Athens English Comedy Club is proud to present Athens’ first purely English-speaking comedy club. Featuring top local and international comedians on the first Sunday of every month, don’t miss this opportunity for a good laugh! Also make sure to join the club for open mic nights and comedy workshops! WHEN: March 1st, April 5th (Doors ...
Read moreThe National Archaeological Museum is a must see for anyone visiting Athens. With more than 11,000 exhibits, the National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in all of Greece and one of the most important in the entire world. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about the museum. #01. The Rich History of the Mu...
Read moreAs part of the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has curated a special exhibition juxtaposing works of arts by foreign and local artists, from the past and the present. Inaugurated on 11 February, the exhibit titled ‘For these we fought: Antiqu...
Read moreYou arrive in Athens, this city you’ve heard so much about but have never before visited. On the taxi ride from the airport, you gaze out the window, yearning to explore this new place, your new home. By the time you arrive you jump out of the cab, immediately taking in the city’s sights, sounds, and atmosphere. But what exactly does this...
Read moreIts all rainbows and sparkles at Shamonette, a bar that transforms Athens’ gay scene from its ‘wait-until-its-dark’ image to a bustling daytime hangout. Lazy Sundays in the city have been given a kick in the behind thanks to new hotspot Shamonette and her draq queen heels. The erstwhile adopted daughter of the ever-popular and...
Read moreWHAT: Head to Gazi’s Technopolis 3 days of the crème de la crème of fashion related films, documentaries, panels and masterclasses on topics ranging from fashion to the environment. Make sure to register for the free screenings that will include Luca Guadagnino’s ‘The Staggering Girl’, made for the house of Valentino. WHEN: From 14 until 16 Febr...
Read moreCyprus’ ‘Project Season Women’ will be presenting a staged reading of Natalie Haynes’ novel ‘A Thousand Ships’, directed by Magdalena Zira and Athina Kasiou, on February 22nd 2020, at the British Museum in London. By Elena Panayides The best-selling novel retells the Troy myth, that has huge cultural significance for Western c...
Read moreWHAT: Timothy Burgess the Manchester musician, singer-songwriter and record label owner, author and most notably lead singer of 90s brit-pop phenomenon - The Charlatans, will speak about his decades-long and varied career in rock. The talk will be followed by a DJ session too. WHEN: February 16, 2020 WHERE: SNFCC Lighthouse, 364 Syngrou Avenu...
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