Athens is well known for its museums – it has more than 80 of them – many of them famous and long-established like the National Archaeological Museum, the Acropolis Museum and the Agora. But there are several more modern institutions that travellers may not be so familiar with, and they are worth checking out in a rediscovery of this ancient yet mo...

Regarded by some Greeks as the 'second capital' of Greece, Thessaloniki is at the same time historic and avant-garde, ideal for a city break or stopover and providing a fascinating mix of holiday memories in northern Greece. It has become one of Europe's most popular city-break destinations, welcoming flights to its international airport (Thessalon...

Syros: The Queen of the Greek Islands ​ ​Syros: The Queen of the Greek Islands You may think this is a strange title for an article about a Greek island. After reading this travel blog, I hope you agree that it is perfectly suited to describe Syros. First, we know that a Queen defines her crown and not the other way around. Second, a queen is a lea...

The Hellenikon Metropolitan Park under construction in Hellinikon, Athens is one of the largest, most ambitious urban regeneration projects in the world. It is a 6.2 million-sq.m, sustainable, master-planned smart city on the grounds of Athens' old international airport. Promising to be a true 15-minute city, built from the ground up, The Ellinikon...

Located just south-west of Athens along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf, Piraeus serves as the gateway for countless travellers looking to explore the capital's treasures. Most visitors I know wouldn't consider staying in Piraeus, they simply pass through it on the way to the capital. But for me Piraeus is a place to linger and a reminder of my ...

Halkidiki, Greece The Bear Grylls Survival Academy, the first a European resort, has been developed with the adventurer and survivalist. Guests challenge themselves and develop new skills through nature adventures. The Sani Resort's location in a 1,000-acre ecological reserve, with pine-fringed beaches, lush woodlands and wetlands, provides a good ...