Athens Travel Guide 2023
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Athens Travel Guide 2023
Acacia Gabriel
Most visitors stop in Athens for a day or two, look at the Acropolis, and then fly off to Santorini. When people rush through Athens just to get to the islands, they miss out on a beautiful city full of history, incredible food, and amazing sights.
I studied in Athens for a semester and I loved being a part of the daily life and culture. From chatting with the friendly people who worked at my local coffee shop to using the Acropolis as a directional guide, Athens quickly felt like home. I miss Athens constantly and just really loved the time I spent there.
There’s truly something for everyone. If you are a Greek mythology or philosophy nerd, this is the motherland. If you love food, get ready to gorge yourself on delicious souvlaki and feta cheese. Or, if you just appreciate beautiful sights and fun nightlife, there’s something for you too.
Based on my time in Athens, here are my recommendations for what to do, where to eat, day trips, and nightlife. If you’re just visiting, opt to do more than the average tourist and really get to know the city of Athens. It’s more than a layover.
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Carrefour Supermarket
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A giant supermarket where you can find housewares, pillows, decorations, random clothing items, etc.
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To Flitzani--Fortune Telling Cafe
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Want your fortune read with your coffee?? Try this place out!
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Clothing Store--Chinese
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Clothing, converse shoes, boots, jackets, shirts: a lot of good finds at reasonable prices.
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Fotis Kosmas--Barber Shop
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Boys--need a haircut? Check out this place--reasonably priced and good hair cuts!
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Grill & Pita
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Local souvlaki/gyro place in Pangrati--open late-ish and delivers! They serve "big" gyros for those hungry people out there.
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Καφέ 'Ελλας - Cafe Ellas
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Ενα καφέ που κάπου-κάπου βλέπουμε αθλητικά. Έχει μεγάλη τηλεόραση. It's a big cafe with a large TV screen where you could watch sport events.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Acacia Gabriel
I am a travel writer from Los Angeles, currently living in Melbourne, Australia. I have spent the last few years backpacking around Europe, Australia, and Asia. Travel has empowered me in so many ways, and I want to give back to the travel community by sharing my knowledge and experiences. I hope to inspire other young female travelers to take the leap and see the world, especially on solo trips.
Like many spheres, backpacking can feel very male-dominated and intimidating, but there is something uniquely empowering and valuable about these travel experiences. After a good trip you come home more confident, independent, and perceptive. Travel helps us connect with who we are and what we want out of life. I want to inspire girls to have these powerful experiences by giving advice, sharing my favorite stories, and being their biggest cheerleader.
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