In recent years, the street art scene in Athens has grown so much, it now rivals Berlin and Rome as the European street art capital. But do you know the stories behind Athens street art? Who the artists are, and what their art is about?
A day like a local with Athens Insiders
Sometimes it’s hard to scratch beneath the surface of a city, if you’re only staying for a few days. Having a local friend definitely helps. This is what we thought of our Athens Insiders tour; it felt like walking around with a friend.
5 Unusual Athens Places
Welcome to Athens, dear friends! Move over Acropolis (well, not quite, but more on that later), move over ruins and stuffy museums. Follow us on a brief journey to discover 5 unusual Athens places! Unusual Athens Places: Street Art 1. Metaxourgeio Metaxourgeio. No, it’s not a drink. It is quite a mouthful, though. One of … Read more
Athenstyle, our home in Athens
Sometimes you get to a place, and think you found your home away from home. Welcome to AthenStyle, perhaps the best hostel I have visited in the past 15 years. Our arrival at AthenStyle Picture that. You’re tired, hungry and sore after having spent over 5 hours on a train. You are looking forward to … Read more
Visit Cremona, city of music
Did you know that the Northern Italian city of Cremona is the birthplace of Stradivari violins? Follow us and visit Cremona’s musical heritage. In the Po Valley, fog is part of the landscape for the best part of the year. So, when I got off the train at Cremona station to a town wrapped in … Read more
Mantua by bike, between art and nature
Have you ever heard of Mantua? You may have, from Shakespeare or for being the birthplace of Virgil. Let us take you on a tour of Mantua by bike, and discover its artistic and natural heritage. Mantua is that kind of small town that makes you fall in love straight away. It’s in Lombardy, but miles … Read more