The Day of the Dead
We've all heard about the Day of the Dead or seen the classic sugar skull paintings—but what does this celebration really represent? Día de los M...
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Think Pink: Four Concrete Ways to Support Breast C...
Every 15 seconds, somewhere in the world, a woman is diagnosed with br...
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New hotels to discover Athens from
The appetite for accommodation in the Greek capital is soaring with a ...
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Where to find the best slice of pizza in Athens
Gooey and comforting, quick and easy … there are times when only a pizza fix will do. From authentic Italian to Greek spins and vegetarian delights, Athens Insider selflessly scoured the streets to scout the city’s best 5 pizza places. You’re welcome! Etien Pizza Bar From its retro decor in hues of dusty pink offset by sun...
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Love by the Kilo: Organic Farmer’s Markets
Shop at one of Athens’ organic markets and you’ll be picking your weekly certified produce directly from the men and women who grow it. With 70% of all organic food in Greece imported, Julia Panayotou is on an eco-savvy mission to bring these below-radar bioagores out of the wings and into more Greek pantries. In the early...
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What to do and see in Athens this October
From a retrospective of contemporary African art to Brice Marden's marble compositions, Takis' magnetic sculptures, photography exhibitions, film festivals and more, Athens' cultural scene is thriving, angry viruses notwithstanding. Sam Friedman’s Island at Dio Horia WHAT: Sam Friedman's first solo show in Athens, Island, c...
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Pets at Work: Who let the dogs in!
Far from getting you fired, taking your pet to work may actually put a smile on your boss’s face, says Purina, a fierce advocate for the health benefits of the Pets @ Work movement. Life is better with Pets, reads their tag line and we couldn’t agree more! Sushi at Athens Insider is the perfect work colleague. She’s punctual. ...
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6 pet-friendly bars and restaurants in Athens
Pet-friendly establishments that actively encourage you to socialize with your pet were few and far between in the city. That is changing now with a few pet-loving restaurateurs urging you to bring your cute little furry friend in tow. Athens Insider lists the best bars and restaurants to paint the town red with your four-legged companion...
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Live. Love. Bark. Purr: Adopt a Forever Friend!
You’d love to welcome a furry, four-legged member to your family? Adopt a stray! There are any number of volunteer groups doing a remarkable job of saving, spaying, neutering and feeding strays in Athens. Strays have a deeper attachment to their adoptive families, are in-house therapists, and you’ll be rewarded with licks and cuddles for ...
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What to do and see in Athens this September
From concerts at epic venues, retrospectives on contemporary art, sculptural installations, new gallery openings, ceramic exhibitions, collectible design, tango, theatre and more, Athens Insider rounds up the must-see events for the next two weeks. Kick off the cultural scene this September in style. Monica Bellucci in “Maria Ca...
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Septembers are for Creative Me-Times
It seems incredible the last time our children were properly in school was early this year in March, (except for a couple of weeks in June) and now they’re back, clad with facemasks with backpack in tow. Time to get creative and get back into hobbies we’ve always wanted to try! Or at least to revisit. Check out these 3 great ide...
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7 awesome outdoor exercise options to get you moving this September!
There are so many superb outdoor fitness options on offer across the capital these days – from free Yoga and Pilates sessions to well-equipped workout stations – that you need never step foot inside a stuffy gym again (at least until January)! Take advantage of September’s perfect conditions to start down a rejuvenating new wellness path....
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