Athens is such an underdog city in my opinion. Everyone goes on about Rome, London and Paris but time and time again, I fall in love with this city a bit more every time I leave. Comparatively to other Euro major cities: it’s clean-er, the food and restaurant scene is fantastic and I always find the coolest vintage pieces when I am in Athens and I specifically make time to visit a particular set of shops to fill up on the op shop goods.
My standard practice during my annual Euro expedition is to spend 2 nights there before I run off to the islands for the sun and the sea. Admittedly, Athens is spicy hot in temperature during the Summer due to all the concrete but I find that what I gain from being there for 2 nights and 2 days in the perfect filler-up that I need before I head for my ultimate R & R of beaching, napping and cooking. Normally I will arrive straight from Australia to Athens so I use this time to get over my jet lag by sleeping in a comfy bed at a good hotel (but not fancy) and eating yum food whilst I adjust to the timezone switch.
Below are my recommendations for where to stay, where to eat and where to shop - PMami style. I hope you enjoy and fall in love with this city as much as I have!
With love, chaos & rigatoni,
PM x