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{exploring} Kolonaki

After an Easter break (both from work and the blog), I’ve came back with a “tourist guide” type of post that I’ve been working on for a long time (planning, taking pictures, writing). The topic...

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{photo} Flower Girl

First and foremost let me wish you happy May Day! And what a gorgeous (and hot) day it is in Athens! For this day, and before “signing off” for Easter, I have an “alternative” flower themed post...

May 1, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Theocharakis Foundation – Athens Architecture pt.17

Initially what drew my attention to this building (corner of Vas. Sofias Ave. and Merlin str.) was the metal sculpture by the entrance, but then one day I looked up….and that was it! I just added...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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The truth is that design plays a big part for me when choosing a cafe, bar or restaurant. Well, of course design isn’t everything…the restaurant has to cook and serve delicious food, the bar has to...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{style} Lemisios shoes

Shoes on the wall?! Apparently the owners of Lemisios shop thought that it is a cool idea! If you’ve walked up (or down) Amerikis/Lycavittou street in Kolonaki, you’ve probably stumbled upon this...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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A House in Plaka – Athens Architecture pt.16

As I’ve said many times before, Plaka is probably my favorite neighborhood in Athens. I attribute that to the fact that it has narrow streets, beautiful (neoclassical) buildings and is located just...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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{photos} Urban Landscapes

I enjoy taking photos of the city from above, where I have a larger perspective. Whenever I find a balcony or a high place I tend to get photos of the city! That happened last week at Fresh Hotel...

Apr 12, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Zappeio

Today I have a sightseeing post for you featuring Zappeio, which is a neoclassical style conference and exhibition center located next to the National Garden. It took it’s name after Evangelos...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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French Embassy – Athens Architecture pt. 15

Ah it’s been a while since I posted and architecture related post, but here it is! Today I’m featuring the building that houses the French Embassy in Athens, located in Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. It...

Apr 4, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Out and About Athens – March 2013

Last month I skipped this type of posts as I didn’t have many “unpublished” photos, but this month I came back with many of them! Let’s start off with my visit to the Acropolis Museum (3 years...

Apr 1, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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To Tsai

I’ve been meaning to visit To Tsai (= The Tea) for almost six months until I finally made there it last week (twice). Being a tea lover this was the perfect place for me. It features a really large...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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National Garden

You’ve seen “glimpses” of Athens’ National Garden before (here and here), but this time I came back with many more photos! On Sunday I went for a walk in Athens (with the ulterior purpose of taking...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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{aspects} of Tea

If you’re a regular around here, you must probably have noticed that I don’t drink coffee (at all). It sounds strange for a Greek person, but honestly I don’t stand it’s flavor at all. I’ve...

Mar 22, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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{photos} Window Shopping

On Satuday night I parked my car on Amerikis str., took my camera and approached Attica Department Store. My “mission” was to take pictures of the window displays, which to my humble opinion, are...

Mar 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{photo} White on Blue

I took this photo in Acropolis Museum last week. I really liked the “combination” of the white marbles (well actually beige) and the blue sky on the background. A more “stylized” version of this...

Mar 14, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Efimeron Cafe

I’ve talked about “Efimeron” a while back and this time I came back with more photos! I discovered this cafe/bar a few years ago, when I parked my car next to it in order to watch a movie in Odeon...

Mar 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Oikeio restaurant

I’ve passed from the corner of Karneadou and Ploutarchou many times and I always wondered what kind of restaurant it is until I visited it a few weeks ago! Oikeio (which means familiar) has a...

Mar 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Palace – Athens Architecture pt. 15

Palace has to be my favorite building in Kifisia. I must admit that I mostly like the pots with trees located on the balconies! Unfortunately I couldn’t find any information online about the story...

Mar 5, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Toni Martin Cake Boutique, Kifisia

We’ve established by now that Anna loves cupcakes (and the vast majority of sweets and desserts but that’s another story!), so it seems only natural to have the urge to try out new (cupcake)...

Mar 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{photo} Chessboard entrance

Interesting building entrance on Lycabettus ring road in Kolonaki!/Ενδιαφέρουσα είσοδος κτιρίου στον Περιφερειακό του Λυκαβηττού στο Κολωνάκι!

Feb 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Let them eat Cake!

Cake is bakery/pastry shop (specializing in cakes obviously) that started out from Irodotou street in Kolonaki. I still remember the first time I tried their carrot cake (I just love carrot cake)....

Feb 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{Romina Meli} – Athens Architecture Pt. 14

A small old-fashioned building between modern ones in Akadimias street. It is a little bit neglected but still beautiful! –*– Ένα μικρό παλιομοδίτικο κτίριο ανάμεσα σε μοντέρνα στην οδό Ακαδημίας....

Feb 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Chocolat cafe, Thisio

I’ve known Chocolat cafe for over a decade since it first opened in Glyfada. When the branch in Thisio opened it became a favorite of mine (the view to the Acropolis surely helps) and I visit it...

Feb 14, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{lunch+view} St George Lycabettus

Back in October I bought a coupon from Golden Deals for a massage and hammam session as well as lunch (or dinner) at St. George Lycabettus hotel in Athens. I must admit it was a deal worth buying,...

Feb 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{yummy} Peinirli

If you work, live or visit frequently the area near Ampelokipi metro station, you most probably have seen, smellt or even tried out Peinirli Ionias! For those not familiar with peinirli, let me...

Feb 7, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Out and About Athens – January 2013

January started off with a plan: I had to find a new yoga center in downtown Athens (which I thankfully did by the end of the month). Winter sales also kicked off at the 15th, but up to today my...

Feb 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{walk} Kolonaki-Lycabettus

Ploutarchou str Kolonaki Last year a made a map with the walking route I’m taking from my office in Ampelokipi to Syntagma, when I feel like walking. My route starts off from Lycabettus ring road,...

Jan 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{Prada} – Athens Architecture Pt.13

I believe that this building is one of the most beautiful in Voukourestiou str. I admit that I don’t remember how that building looked or how it was used prior to the opening of Prada store in...

Jan 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{shopping} Korres Store, Ermou

I spotted the first standalone (can I say flagship?) store of Korres in Ermou on New Years Eve. My reaction was “well it was about time”. It was about time for this beloved brand to get a space of...

Jan 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Anna

{exploring} Kolonaki

{photo} Flower Girl

Theocharakis Foundation – Athens Architecture pt.17

{aspects} of design

{style} Lemisios shoes

A House in Plaka – Athens Architecture pt.16

{photos} Urban Landscapes

Zappeio

French Embassy – Athens Architecture pt. 15

Out and About Athens – March 2013

To Tsai

National Garden

{aspects} of Tea

{photos} Window Shopping

{photo} White on Blue

Efimeron Cafe

Oikeio restaurant

Palace – Athens Architecture pt. 15

Toni Martin Cake Boutique, Kifisia

{photo} Chessboard entrance

Let them eat Cake!

{Romina Meli} – Athens Architecture Pt. 14

Chocolat cafe, Thisio

{lunch+view} St George Lycabettus

{yummy} Peinirli

Out and About Athens – January 2013

{walk} Kolonaki-Lycabettus

{Prada} – Athens Architecture Pt.13

{shopping} Korres Store, Ermou

Skoufa Street – Athens Architecture Pt. 12

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