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Savoring Winter: Athens, Chestnuts, and Sweet Memories
We head back from Aeropagus Hill on this lively Saturday afternoon and there’s a festive mood all around us. The street musicians are everywhere, the outdoor restaurants are buzzing, and the energy of Athens is palpable. Street carts are loaded with roasted chestnuts and grilled corn. I step up to the open flame …
Footsteps in History: A Day of Exploration in Ancient Agora
We begin every morning with a walk around the city to explore new neighborhoods and historic landmarks. Our Airbnb is in the neighborhood of Monastiraki, which is at the center of everything in Athens, and has…
A Glimpse into Tradition: The Grand Change at the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The streets of Athens, Greece are quiet and abandoned on this—and every—Sunday morning, in part because many people are at church. Kevin claims it’s equally because people party well into the wee hours…
Strands of Hope: Navigating Dreams and Disappointments in a Salon Chair
So this person, who cuts and styles hair for a living—and changes people’s lives every day—can’t see a way to make her own dreams come true.
Savoring Souvlaki and Sipping Cappuccinos: Navigating Nomadic Life in Greece
I know many things about this new phase of our lives may not be what people expect…
Corporate Farewell and Full-time Travel
Our walk to the DHL office is markedly different than it was a day ago…
Epiphany in Athens and a Surprising Twist
We are pretty happy with our apartment rental in Athens, Greece. The shower isn’t too small, the bed doesn’t sink in the center, the pillows aren’t too flat, and we have plenty of …
Happy New Year from Athens, Greece!
Aegean Airlines gave each person boarding the plane a wrapped pomegranate with these instructions…