Many people go to Greece for the island hopping, the rich cultural historicism, and the friendly vibe. But you may wonder how to get around and what to know before heading to the country that brought ...

Sights in ancient Greece, and especially Athens, take on a larger importance than in most other places in the world. They are histories of democracy, Western civilization and philosophy firsthand. You ...

Greece is a country that has always loomed large in the American imagination. With its beautiful Mediterranean landscape, towering mountains and over 6,000 islands, it is a nation where magical ...

Greece has long been a wildly popular tourist destination for Americans and Europeans alike. Here are a few must-see places to consider when planning your trip to the capital, Athens, and Greece's ...

People from all over the world love Greek cuisine, and it's easy to see why. From local favorites like saganaki (fried and melted cheese) to fresh Greek salads, gyros and baklava (a dessert made with ...

Athens just might be the most underrated capital city in Europe. When I first visited over two decades ago to research my books on ancient Greece, I found it a sprawling, gridlocked and gritty eyesore ...

(Left) The porch of caryatids on the Erechtheion, the Acropolis temple dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. (Right) Jackie Onassis visits the Acropolis on August 7, 1969. The main pool and bar at ...

As told to Trupti Rami, the assistant managing editor, digital, at New York “Athens is the definition of Mediterranean. You can see this in the kitchen, in the seaside, in the nature. It’s a really ...

While the shuttered storefronts around downtown indicate an economy still very much in recovery, make no mistake that Athens, the Greek capital, has a vibrant and fighting spirit. Despite everything ...

Psyri is one of those places in Athens that has managed to get the mix between authenticity and gentrification just right. The neighborhood’s grimy old bars got a facelift, the bartenders raised their ...