The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. If you are new to Athens or just want to take a look around, there are a variety of ...

People from all over the world love Greek cuisine, and it's easy to see why. From local favorites like saganaki (fried and melted cheese) to fresh Greek salads, gyros and baklava (a dessert made with ...

Like other major cities in Europe, Athens has its share of bus tours. Options include hop-on, hop-off bus tours with open air seating on an upper deck and inside seating below, but you can also book ...

Come eat your way through Athens with me on a small group street food tour. I booked this walk through the city on Get Your Guide and tried flaky phyllo pastries, classic spanakopita, juicy souvlaki, ...

It may be a less conventional approach to sightseeing, but one of the best ways to discover Athens is actually from behind a steering wheel. Driving in the teeming Greek capital may seem daunting, but ...

Sarah Manguso is a freelance writer and author. Her work has appeared in Harper's Magazine, The Paris Review, and other publications. When we travel we bring home not just souvenirs but stories, the ...