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Exploring Athens from Psyri
Psyri (or Psyrri, Psiri) is a graffiti-covered quarter in central Athens that blends gritty artisan charm with urban modernity, a little bit like London's Shoreditch but with fewer fashion students. Most visitors to Athens tend to stay in Plaka, the historic centre,...
Monument Hotel Athens Review
This stunning 19th-century mansion in bohemian Psyri hides a sublime hotel with one of the best rooftop suites in Athens. We review the Nidus Suite: expect Acropolis views from inside a sleek black hot tub.
Hidden Tuscany: Under-The-Radar Spots Most Travellers Miss
Tuscany's beautiful bucolic landscape hides so many secrets. Whether it's the rolling hills of Montecatini, traversable by century-old funiculars, dank dungeons in Siena hiding some of Europe's darkest history, or delightful little piazzas hidden in plain view in the...
Chioggia: A Crowd-free Venice Look-alike In The Venetian Lagoon
Nestled into the southern end of the Venetian Lagoon, Chioggia is often dubbed 'Little Venice', a moniker that doesn't quite do this little town the justice it deserves. While it's true that Chioggia is the only town outside of Venice that you'll find that really...
Beyond the Grand Canal: 5 Truly Hidden Venice Secrets
While the charms of Piazza San Marco, the seductive curve of the Grand Canal as seen from Ponte Rialto, and the echoes of ‘O sole Mio’ performed by a gondolier, are undeniably timeless, there's more to Venice, La Serenìssima, than meets the eyes. We've explored Venice...
10 Best Hidden Gems in Annecy, France
Ever stunning Lake Annecy is large enough to hide a few secrets. Amidst the Alps, lush forests, rocky grottos and lake legends, there are quaint villages with lake beaches, medieval castles and intriguing minor sights. The top things to do in Annecy are clear enough:...