Sense in the City Athens. Travel podcast and blog. Explore Athens, Greece through the eyes, ears, noses and fingers of visitors, residents and locals.
Athens is changing. But the more it changes, the more it stays the same. For every new, trendy, modern twist on a Greek gastronomy there are traditional, independent family owned and run tavernas and kebab shops. So here are some favourites. This is not an objective list. There is quite a lot of personal bias… Read More »Where to Eat in Athens
One way to explore new cities is to scroll through hashtags on Instagram, but a more serendipitous way is to just wander along the back streets and stumble over new shops, boutique hotels and the occasional Cretan Antikristo BBQ. We found Kreatofageion Aristotelis by accident while trying to avoid the Christmas mayhem that is the… Read More »Kreatofageion Aristotelis Cretan BBQ in Psirri
Which Taxi App is right for you when visiting Athens Greece? Almost everyone who comes to Athens has a taxi story. Tales of beaten up old cars with holes in the flooring, no seatbelts and drivers who think they could have rivalled Michael Schumacher. Stories about being taken on the scenic route and being charged… Read More »Athens Taxi Apps
Season 3 of Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan’ is here, and for fans of Athens, the first two episodes of the show feature the Greek capital heavily. Shot in the fall of 2021, when Covid restrictions had been eased in Greece, the series features many identifiable landmarks from around Athens. What Athens Locations were used in… Read More »Jack Ryan in Athens
In this episode, David Fuller and Christina Ioannidis wander around the Athens suburb of Ano Petralona and discover a family eatery that offers locals and tourist some thoughtful dishes with a twist on Greek classics. 00:17 Ano Petralona is a short walk to the south of the Athens Acropolis, in the shadow of the area… Read More »ATH #7 – A Foodie Exploration of Ano Petralona
In this episode, Alexia Amvrazi talks to Pantelis Melissinos, son of Stavros – sandal maker to the stars. Pantelis talks about his life, vision and art from his shop in Athens. 00:45 Stavros Melissinos – The Poet Sandalmaker. 1:11 Melissinos Art – the Store is an experience, containing works of art as well as the… Read More »ATH #6 – The Poet Sandalmaker
If you are interested in the food-scene of Greece and Athens, seek out the 3rd series of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip where Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix try to do a ‘Top Gear’ for food. Episode 2, named ‘Clash of Three Titans’ begins in Athens with some stunning drone footage and… Read More »HooCut – True Pitta
David Fuller and Christina Ioannidis discover a deli in Plaka that offers the chance to experience an Olive Oil tasting. Guided by Erikka and Maria from Malotira, the team learn about the different varieties and the health benefits of olive oil. Support the Team Show Notes… The mythology of Athens and the story of Athena… Read More »ATH #5 – Olive Oil Live
Alexia Amvrazi ventures just outside of Athens to the Cycladic island of Andros. Here are some Show Notes and links… Support the Team : Buy Us a Coffee Show Notes (1:50) Andros was named as one of the ’52 Places to Love in 2021’ by The New York Times The trip starts with a swim… Read More »ATH #4 – Andros Adventures
In this episode, David Fuller and Alexia Amvrazi discuss the unique coffee and cafe culture of Athens. This episode was recorded at Da Capo in Kolonaki – one of Athens’ more upmarket suburbs. Athens has a rich and varied coffee culture that usually involves sipping your coffee for hours and watching the world go by.… Read More »ATH #3 – Coffee Culture
