Author series: Julian Sayarer
After recessions and housing crises, the Greek capital has certainly suffered. But its creative locals and life lessons prove it can be a gentle, generous teacher
Where to stay in Athens
Much like the city itself, the Greek capital’s hotel scene is packed with personality. Old-guard hotels have seen stiff competition from design-led upstarts and cool, budget digs
Citywide makeovers
While a single high-profile, statement building can revitalise a city, some places crave an entire new look.
Eat: Athens
Tradition and modernity are never far apart in the Greek capital, and it's no different with its cuisine — from skewered meat to experimental cocktail kitchens and foodie trends bucking the debt crisis.
City life: Athens
Athens will seduce you without even trying. Lap up the lifestyle — from newfangled bars to gentrified boutiques — with history reverberating around every corner, all lying in the shadow of the mighty Acropolis
