The ancient city is the Gateway to Greece and was the host city for the successful 2004 Summer Olympic Games. Well, it's only fitting, considering the Games were created here. Most travelers traditionally use Athens as a gateway to the islands. First-timers spend two or three days in the ancient city, see the sites, complain about the congestion then head to the islands. … [Read more...]
Athens Greece Bar Traps: How To Avoid Being Ripped Off In These Tourist Trap Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When partying in Athens, be wary of bars in touristy areas (Plaka) that have few patrons and an overly-friendly doorman. You see, if you are a male who goes into one of those bars and a women approaches out of nowhere and asks to buy her a drink, don't be fooled into thinking she believes you to be Atlas and she Athena and … [Read more...]