Athens16 Jun 2025The Greek sandal maker who dresses celebritiesWorn by the likes of John Lennon and Sarah Jessica Parker, these handmade sandals are still crafted in Athens today, with travellers flocking here for the experience.16 Jun 202529 May 2024Six of the best cocktail bars in AthensMixologist Georgia Georgakopoulou shares her favourite Athens cocktail bars, from the iconic Galaxy Bar to newcomer Feelin' Good.29 May 202422 May 2024The world's revolt against 'bad tourists'As Ibiza and Mallorca say no to tourists coming to party, it's becoming increasingly clear that expectations on travellers in the world's most popular destinations are changing.22 May 202425 Feb 2022The mystery behind Greece's templesStudies show that the ancient Greek temples could have astronomical intentions – but on what scale?25 Feb 202225 Feb 2022Eat, drink and be merry in AthensIn Greece, one of the good things to come out of the recent financial crisis is a renewed appreciation for traditional recipes.25 Feb 202212 Aug 2019The descendants of the Argonauts?The language of the Pontic Greeks – ethnic Greeks who settled on the coast of the Turkish Black Sea – evolved completely differently to the language in their homeland.12 Aug 20191 Mar 2019Athens’ eerie underground phenomenonJust 40km north of Athens lies a vast cave where visitors have reported water dripping upwards, ghostly voices, electronics going out of control, glowing orbs and more.1 Mar 20195 Dec 2017The European city that loves strangersLocals define the Greek concept of 'philoxenia', which directly translates as ‘love of strangers’, as a warmth that makes foreigners feel immediately welcomed.5 Dec 20173 Aug 2010A perfect day in AthensBrimming with grand sights, celebrated cuisine and legendary nightlife, you feel spoiled for choice with one day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything.3 Aug 2010