You can find a little bit of everything in Athens but I think my most notable takeaway was that I didn't have ONE bad meal my entire month there... just keep that with you. Try new things!
the coffee shop ☕️
TO CAFFINATE & WORK WHEN I NEED TO FOCUS
Dope Roasting Co
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I don't really have words for how much I love this coffee shop. It has all of the elements. Delicious coffee, vast pastry and light bites options and it is STUNNING. I worked here for many an hour and I miss it often.
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the park or high place 🏞
TO REMIND MYSELF IM SMALL
Areopagus (Mars) Hill
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In a valley surrounded by towering mountains I almost always felt small in Athens but this view of the city on your way up the Acropolis is truly spectacular.
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the museum or gallery 🖼
AN ENCLOSURE FOR ENRICHMENT
Acropolis Museum
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There's something about stone as a medium that just gets me every time and this museum is not only full of it but is RICH in history in a way that's teleporting. An absolute must see.
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the good fry 🍟
CAUSE FRIES.
In truth, all the fries. Wherever there's a souvlaki or gyro there's a good fry. They don't miss on the fries
the indian spot 🥘
FOR MY FOOD TO HURT ME
Pink Elephant Downtown
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One of THE BEST Lamb Vindaloo's I've had... and I've had a lot.
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the asian grocery 🛒
FOR NOODS & CHEAP PRODUCE OF COURSE
Dayoude
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OBSESSED with this little market. They had tons of options for me to stock my apartment with.
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the beauty supply 🎀
CAUSE I'M BLACK
a luxury in the states is the newfound ease we have finding products for our hair. In countries where the market doesn't serve textured hair this is a must and usually requires a bit of a hunt. NOTE: They will often be dedicated to African hair not Black hair. That's an important tidbit when searching.
Roza Beauty Salon
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Odds are you're staying in the city center so you will definitely need to take the train or travel by car.
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the taco 🌮
... well when there's a good one
Poncho TACOS
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I came across Poncho on accident one day and my was it a happy accident. Cheap and delicious, I wasn't looking for a good taco in Athens but here, I found one.
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