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In a narrow side street of Ermou, in the district of Psiri, you will find “Let's meet in Athens”.A bicycle shop full of Dutch style bikes, all the same.The employees of “Let’s meet in Athens” are Greeks and Dutch with a huge passion for cycling and the...

You’ve planned a city trip to Athens and now you’re in the city for a long weekend. What should you (in my opinion) definitely do in Athens? Most likely, you want to see the well-known sights such as the Acropolis, the ancient citadel that includes the...

Athens with children, is that actually a fun experience? As a mother of two young children, I can answer this question with a wholehearted “yes”. Greeks love children and it shows. Restaurants are almost all child-friendly and well equipped with high chairs. You're...

Camping in GreeceGreece is actually the perfect country for camping. The weather is always good, especially in the summer. The landscape with beautiful olive groves, the clear blue sea and the mountains are also perfect for a stay in nature. When you think of camping...

In Athens, you can find something to eat on every street corner. There are many little stalls where they sell typical Greek snacks such as doughnuts and koulouri (ring-shaped breads with sesame seeds). Additionally, chestnuts and corn cobs are grilled in the streets...

Looking for a little paradise? Then we say Agistri! For us Agistri was a paradise to escape the bustle of the city of Athens. We are Sireen Awad, Ilse van der Voorn and Kimberley van Hoof and we are doing a internship for our studies at Let’s meet in Athens all...

One of my favorite Greek citiesNafplion is one of my favorite cities in Greece. The city has a rich history as the first capital of modern Greece. When you arrive in Nafplion, the Fort and the Bourtzi reveal that there’s a lot to discover. During the summer, many of...

The Acropolis – The most famous sight in AthensThe Acropolis is the most famous monument of Athens that is why a visit can’t be missed in your city trip. When you enter the entrance gates of the Acropolis then you are actually entering the ‘holy city’ of the Gods. A...

Relaxing in Athens – can it be done?Athens is an amazing city for a citytrip, but because there is so much to see and to do, the city can be extremely overwhelming as well. Hours can be spent getting lost in the narrow streets of the old neighbourhoods underneath the...

Christmas in Athens – the perfect city breakChristmas in Athens is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when you’re looking for a city trip in December. Paris with its beautiful lights or German and British cities with their Christmas markets would be...

Don’t forget to go for shopping when you are visiting Athens! You will find large shopping areas with known chain stores, but also markets for meat and fish, a vegetable- and fruitmarket, local delishops, antique markets and upscale neighborhoods with...

Athens is named after the goddess Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom.The most famous monument, the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis, was built in her honor.To explore Athens you need more than just a weekend.Besides the classical sites, the city also has Byzantine,...

Did you know that …The neighbourhood Plaka is almost entirely car free?The neighbourhood Anafiotika was built in the night by refugees from the island of Anafi?The Lykavitos hill is the highest point in Athens?If you do not want to climb all the way up you can take...

Agistri island - Greek Holiday Paradise from Lizzy on Vimeo.

Monique van HulstMy love for Greece started a long time ago during one of my first holidays. I visited various islands but also the mainland. My dream to live in Greece came true when I was offered a job as a representative for a Dutch tour operator. In this time I...

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