To understand ancient Greek civilization and Hellenistic culture, a good place to begin is the Mycenean and Minoan civilizations. The Mycenean civilization was concentrated in the Peloponnese...

There are two ways to reach the fort – by car or by climbing the 999 stairs to the top. Climbing the stairs seemed like a good way to get some exercise and enjoy the views on...

Our family loves road trips. Having our own car gives us ultimate flexibility but at the same, some semblance of predictability. With a car, we can go wherever we want whenever we want....

In lieu of hiring a guide to take us through some of the smaller ancient sites scattered around Plaka, RY gamely offered his services to plan our route and guide us through Aristotle’s...

The Ancient Agora is the ancient heart of Athens. When you picture in your mind one of the great Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato or Aristotle strolling or sitting around a peaceful...

Plaka and Monastiraki are both ancient parts of Athens located close to the Acropolis. The Plaka is at the base of the Acropolis to the east while Monastiraki is below the Acropolis...