Greece

Headed to Greece? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my August/September 2011 trip there, which saw me visit the city of Athens and the island of Mykonos.

Why I Love Athens

Ermou Street in Athens, Greece

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Athens is a city you’re sure to fall in love with, even if your sweetheart isn’t in the Greek capital with you.

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Prices for Travelers in Post-Recession Greece

Sign of Greek financial collapse in Mykonos

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Whether you’re baking on a Mykonos or Santorini beach or sightseeing it up in cosmopolitan, historical Athens, traveling in Greece costs less than it does almost anywhere else in Europe.

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Greece Travel Photos: Crisis Averted

Bird perched on top of Greek Orthodox statue in Athens, Greece

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Signs of the so-called “financial collapse” in Greece were far fewer in number than all of the timeless beauty I encountered traveling through the birthplace of Western civilization.

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Mykonos for Gay Travelers

Gay man on the beach in Mykonos, Greece

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The Greek island of Mykonos is a great gay destination, no matter which month you choose to you visit.

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7 Tips for Your First Time in Athens

Motorcycle in front of Monastiraki Plaza in Athens, Greece

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Having an idea of potential difficulties that may befall you on your first day in Athens will help you save not only time and money, but a great deal of frustration as well.

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