Athens - A Walk On The Wild Side
Athens is known for archeological sites and history. If you want
a break from history, Athens has much more to offer travelers.
Athens
You've seen the Acropolis, you've hit the museums and you're
trying to figure out if it is time to head to the islands. Wait!
You're missing much of the modern charm of Athens.
There is a conundrum with many historically significant cities.
Guidebooks tend to send you off to every site with any potential
historical significance, but leave out any mention of the modern
attractions of the city. In the case of Athens, slavishly
following your guidebook is a very bad choice and you'll be the
worse for it.
As with any city, there are two good ways to see the charms of
modern day Athens. The first is to get out and just start
walking. The second is to befriend some local residents and let
them show you the city. Either way, you'll do fine in Athens.
The charm of Athens is found in the hubbub of daily life on the
streets. The city and residents exude energy and character. If
you get off the tourist tracks, you'll find little neighborhoods
with outdoor cafes and no tourists. This is where the action is
in true Athens. Just plop yourself down at a caf