Athens Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. 10 essential stops for Europe first-timers

    20 September 2011

    We’ve come a long way since the emergence of the 17th-century ‘Grand Tour,’ when the wealthy (mostly Brits) finished their...

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  2. Subway stations worth getting off the train for

    19 September 2011

    Sometimes a train station isn’t just a means to an end – it’s a destination in itself. These artful stops...

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  3. A guide to the eateries of Greece

    20 July 2011

    Where to eat and drink in Greece? Perhaps the question should be ‘where not?’ Greeks live to eat and drink....

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  4. Should you see or skip Europe’s top icons?

    10 May 2011

    Europe is filled with landmarks that need no introduction. Often they’re destination-makers in themselves. At other times, the hassle and...

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  5. See it or skip it? Europe’s top attractions.

    11 March 2011

    You’re only in Paris for a short time: is it worth waiting in the long lines to go up the...

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  6. Food and travel: inseparable companions

    08 October 2010

    In this extract from A Moveable Feast, Don George, editor of this new collection of food travel tales, reflects on...

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  7. Greece: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Greece guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...

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  8. A perfect day in Athens

    17 July 2010

    Spoiled for choice. That’s likely how you’ll feel with a mere day in Athens. Brimming with grand sights, celebrated cuisine...

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  9. Awe-inspiring ancient sites

    04 March 2010

    Taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, may we present a bevy of BC (or thereabouts) beauties that have stood...

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  10. Your favourite destinations September 3rd-11th

    14 September 2009

    You may have noticed around the Lonely Planet website that you can save your favourite places. The destinations that come...

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  11. Europe's most unusual hotels: #1

    03 September 2009

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  12. Athens alfresco: street life in the Greek capital

    31 August 2009

    Life in Athens takes place on the street. The best way to experience the city is to join in this...

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