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Shopping in Athens: Vintage Deals and Unique Finds

Last October, I traveled to Athens, Greece for the TBEX Europe conference. As you would expect, there wasn’t a whole lot of time for sightseeing. So I decided to prioritize: Go to a hammam Visit the Acropolis Go vintage shopping Once I checked off the first two items, I researched online where to find the best vintage […]

Color-Coded: Street Art in Athens

I loved many things about Athens But one of the most interesting aspects of the city is the multitude of street art. You may be thinking: Every big city has graffiti. Why is Athens special? Well, think about it, ancient millennia-old ruins with modern spray-can art on and around them. “What a shame!” many people […]

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Have you ever been to a Hammam?

I was staring into space with a big dopey smile on my face when one of the masseuses appeared. I must have looked a little out of it because without saying a word, he put two fingers up to my neck to take my pulse.