Where I Go in My Daily Life in Athens
Kathy shares the places that make up her daily life in Athens — from morning coffee to evening souvlaki in Monastiraki.
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Pedion tou Areos: the green lung next to Ioulianou 50
The full guide to Pedion tou Areos — Christmas village, festivals, running, playgrounds and events. 7 minutes on foot from Ioulianou 50.
Read articleNational Archaeological Museum from Victoria: 10 minutes on foot
How to get from Victoria and Ioulianou 50 to the National Archaeological Museum: the walking route, what to see and how to plan a comfortable visit.
Read articleSupermarkets near Victoria: Sklavenitis, AB and mini-markets
Where to shop near Victoria Square and Ioulianou 50: supermarkets, bakeries, Sunday opening and the most useful options for a short stay.
Read articlePatision Street: a major Athens avenue, 3 minutes from us
Patision links Victoria, the Museum, the Polytechnic and Omonoia, only a few minutes from Ioulianou 50.
Read articleCoffee near Ioulianou 50: Mikel, bakeries and local cafes in Victoria
Where to get coffee near Ioulianou 50 and Victoria Square: quick chains, bakery coffee, local cafes and what to order if you're new to Greek coffee.
Read articleWhere to eat tonight near Victoria Square
A practical food guide for Victoria Square: quick souvlaki, neighbourhood tavernas, South Asian options, delivery and what suits the hour and your mood.
Read articleRubbish, recycling and laundry in Victoria: a practical guide
Where to put rubbish near Ioulianou 50, what goes in the recycling and what to know about laundry and basic apartment care in Victoria.
Read articlePharmacies near Victoria: duty pharmacies and urgent needs
A practical guide to pharmacies near Victoria Square and Ioulianou 50: what they can help with, how the duty-pharmacy system works and when to go straight to a doctor.
Read articleEleni Lioni Hair Salon: ~2 minutes from Ioulianou 50, rated 4.9/5
Eleni Lioni hair salon at Ipeirou 14, Athens — a 2-minute walk from Angels Athens. Rated 4.9/5. By appointment. Phone, map, practical info.
Read articleWalking from Victoria to Exarchia: route, cafes and stops
How to walk from Victoria Square to Exarchia: a 15-minute route past the museum and Polytechnic, plus cafes, bookshops and the walk back to Ioulianou 50.
Read articleATMs and currency exchange near Victoria: cash without unnecessary fees
A practical guide to ATMs and currency exchange near Victoria Square: DCC, Greek bank ATMs, cards, cash and how to avoid unnecessary fees near Ioulianou 50.
Read articleIs Victoria Square safe? A practical answer for visitors
What to know about safety around Victoria Square: daytime, evening, the metro, nearby streets, Pedion Areos and what applies around Ioulianou 50.
Read articleIoulianou Street: a walk from Victoria Square to Larissis Station
A practical guide to Ioulianou Street, from Victoria Square to Larissis Station: what you will find on the way and how the street works in daily life.
Read articleVictoria Square, Athens: local life, food and an honest neighbourhood guide
An honest guide to Victoria Square in Athens: what the area feels like, where to eat, what is nearby and why it works well as a practical base near the centre.
Read articlePhotocopies and printing near Victoria: Sigma Center, Feron 22
Photocopies, color prints, photo printing and stationery near Victoria. Sigma Center at Feron 22 — 130 m from Ioulianou 50.
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