The bliss of this. The sheer, serene joy of not having to plan several weeks in advance a meal that will take about an hour to demolish. Not having to order a turkey or free-range goose before it’s too late. Enjoying a relaxing festive family meal together without the fuss and clean up! St. George…
It had been a while since our last family meal at the Byzantino Restaurant. And thus we ventured out to the Athens Hilton Hotel in the city center on a rainy Sunday in November. The hotel’s celebrated Byzantino Restaurant prides itself on being a ‘family-friendly haven’ during Sundays. This, and the fact it’s a bright, spacious…
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and a very long to-do list. For those looking to avoid the fuss, relax and let a chef take care of the cooking! There are several international hotels, restaurants, and organizations in Athens organizing Thanksgiving dinner. I have selected some of my favorite places suitable for celebrating Thanksgiving with…
*updated post from February 2018* Running around and staying dry? Visit a shopping mall I am not a huge fan of malls, but ever since I had kids, I am more than grateful for them. Although we prefer the outdoors, sometimes you need a different place to go, especially when the weather isn’t ideal. Athens…
July and August are the months that most people come to Greece. These are also the hottest months of the year, with July being the hottest. For a family vacation with babies and young children, it is, therefore, best to visit Greece in May/June or in September/October. Not only are the temperatures child friendlier, it…
The tour company promised us a walking tour in English language and ‘Using activities, games, storytelling, and art, this tour offers a glimpse of life in a bustling metropolis of the ancient world: From competitions between gods to monumental architecture, early medicine, and theater festivals, it brings the Acropolis to life and is the perfect…
Lake Vouliagmeni Lake Vouliagmeni is located on the Athenian Riviera at the coastal town of Vouliagmeni. It’s very near to the sea, in fact, it is connected to it. The lake contains brackish water fed by underground currents seeping through the mountains around it. It is not very clear how the lake was formed but it…
Athens Happy Train was the focus of me and the girls on one sunny November morning. It is a great activity for winter and summer. Especially in the hot summer months when walking is not an option with kids. The Athens Happy Train is an open toy-like street train (no rails but wheels). It starts…
Flisvos Marina The Flisvos Marina was a favourite of mine even before my children were born. It was actually the place for my wedding reception. Although the economic crises did change the businesses located in the port somewhat, it is still one of the most beautiful spots down south. This beautiful port located just off…
Perivoli in Vari (Perivoli means a combination of an orchard and vegetable garden in Greek) had been on my bucket list for a long time. The girls and I recently had a chance to explore this live, working urban farm on a warm and sunny Saturday morning. Our experience Perivoli is located in Vari, near the…
