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Tip of the day 23/02/2026 – Clean Monday: What to do today in Athens
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Clean Monday or Koulouma, is the first day of Lent. It is considered to be the…

Tip of the day 5/3/2022 – Extension of the metro hours
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From Friday 4 March 2022 and for every Friday and Saturday evening, the metro lines…

Tip of the day 01/03 – Happy March!
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The March or “Martis” is an old custom in Balkans, and it is believed to…

Tip of the day 27/2/2022 – Athens Sculptures
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The Greek poet Kostis Palamas died like today on 1943. If you walk around Akadimias…

Tip of the day 12/2/2026 – Tsiknopempti: a popular Greek custom!
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Tsiknopempti, or “Smoky Thursday,” is celebrated on the second Thursday of the Greek Carnival season…

Tip of the day – Discover the Vibrant Neighborhood of Kypseli
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Kypseli is one of Athens’ most eclectic and artistic neighborhoods, blending old-world charm with a…

Tip of the day – Travel with confidence!
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Are you a #solowomantraveler, just arrived in Athens in a late afternoon and you want…

Tip of the day – Explore Athens Railway Museum!
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On 1869, February 17th,  the first test run of the urban railway steam-powered for the…

Tip of the day 20/11/2024 – Jazzy Wednesdays @ Hotel Grand-Bretagne (Updated 2024!)
Tip of the day 20/11/2024 – Jazzy Wednesdays @ Hotel Grand-Bretagne (Updated 2024!) 570 426 Cloudkeys

It is very common in many European cities, famous and luxury 5-star hotels to organize…

Tip of the day – Discover Mets, the bohemian neighrborhood of Athens
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Mets, one of the oldest and most bohemian neighborhoods of Athens, remains a hidden gem…