Solo Travel in Athens | Chase the Pigeon Solo Travel in Athens A city old enough to reward slow, unhurried wandering, a taverna counter seat where nobody blinks at a table for one, and an island a short ferry away for whenever the city gets too loud. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere…
Athens with Kids | Chase the Pigeon Athens with Kids A gold mask hammered onto a dead king’s face 3,500 years ago, a funicular ride up the city’s highest hill, and a Greek island beach a short ferry away, the version of Athens built for families. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on…
Athens for Couples | Chase the Pigeon Athens for Couples A 2,500-year-old temple that catches gold light like nowhere else, a rooftop bar built for lingering, and an island a short ferry ride away, the version of Athens that actually earns the word romantic. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on the Parthenon…
Where to Stay & Eat in Athens | Chase the Pigeon Where to Stay & Eat in Athens Which neighbourhood fits your trip, and where the good, honestly priced food actually is. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on the Parthenon Athens’s neighbourhoods each have a distinct character, historic and central in one…
Best Time to Visit Athens | Chase the Pigeon Best Time to Visit Athens Weather, crowds and one very good reason to avoid the peak of summer, broken down so you can pick the trip you actually want. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on the Parthenon There’s no single correct month to…
Athens on a Budget | Chase the Pigeon Athens on a Budget When to go, what’s actually free, and where the costs actually are, so you’re not paying more than you need to. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on the Parthenon Athens is genuinely one of the more affordable European capitals, and…
2 Day Athens Itinerary | Chase the Pigeon 2 Day Athens Itinerary Two full days, split so you’re not backtracking, with the ancient sites on day one and a proper island day trip on day two. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on the Parthenon Two days in Athens is enough to properly…
24 Hours in Athens | Chase the Pigeon 24 Hours in Athens A 2,500-year-old temple that’s survived an explosion, an occupation and a marble heist, a neighbourhood of neoclassical alleyways, and a sandwich worth queuing for, one proper day in the birthplace of democracy. Words by Gray, a pigeon who’s nested somewhere on the Parthenon…
