Our days in Athens were eventually coming to an end. There was, however, one place I wanted to visit before we continued to Italy. This was the Temple of Poseidon located at Cape Sounion on the southern tip of Attica. Sadly it was a bit too inconvenient to bring Little […]
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My paternity leave is still continuing and the summer saw several trips. One of the more recent is a trip to the far north of Sweden. This time actually without Susann. Instead, Little A and I boarded a flight to Kiruna and joined my parents for the weekend. My parents […]
Driving in Greece is something that I have always dreaded and when we decided to spend a month in Athens it was already set – no driving. Mood, time and location can, however, change your mindset. Driving in Greece was eventually a reality. Not in Athens (that will probably never […]
When traveling a lot you are eventually doomed to come across a canceled flight or a similar annoying change in your plans. It happened to us a few years ago on our way back home with Norwegian from Helsinki. But how do you handle it when it is your parents that […]
Athens has so many more sights than Acropolis to explore. One of the best photo opportunities might actually be in the Ancient Agora. Here you can visit the Stoa of Attalos from where you get a view of the Temple of Hephaestus framed by all the green trees. What You Should […]
The ancient sites with all their ruins are scattered all around Greece, but there are a few of them that probably were more important than others. Ancient Corinth is at the Isthmus of Corinth, the isthmus that connects Peloponnese peninsula with the rest of mainland Greece. Once you see the […]
Have you ever visited Acropolis in Athens? The Acrocorinth is rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, in other words, it is the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth. It might lack the large temples of the Acropolis, but the fortress and the view from the top are much more impressive. This Acropolis […]
Athens has a lot of ancient temples, but it might be even more famous for the Olympic Games. As the ancient games did not take place in Athens, they do not have the same connection to the city as the modern ones. However, it was here at the Panathenaic Stadium that […]
Athens is more than the city of goddess Athena. Several other Olympian gods have temples in the city. You can find one of those temples at the Olympieion. What is today left of the Temple of Olympian Zeus is an impressive sight. Considering the size of the part that remains today, […]
Acropolis is probably the most scenic sight in Athens and it’s absolutely a must see when visiting the city. The question to ask is, however, how do you want to view it? From up close or from a distance? No matter your preferences, Acropolis is an impressive sight. What You […]
When you think of Athens, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? It is very likely that the city is most famous for all its ancient sights. When you think of it, how many places can compete with such a rich history that the Greek capital has? […]
Finding a cool oasis in the center of Athens during a hot summer day might be a challenge. The shades offered by the green trees and other plants in the National Garden will probably give you that much needed cool. A Bit More About the National Garden The National Garden […]