what to do in athens

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 […]

Traditional Hammam in Athens, Greece Turkish Bath Travel Writing Classes

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.