No city boasts more historical grandeur and mythological tradition than the cradle of civilization: Athens. As one would expect from the birthplace of the Western world, Athens contains countless ...

Discover Athens beyond the Acropolis with this insider travel guide. Explore hidden gems, local food spots, cultural secrets, ...

The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) and the city of Athens are joining forces to stimulate tourism to the capital of Greece, often referred to as the ‘cradle of Western civilization’. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. This article is more than 3 years old. A visitor looking at the famous ...

Climbing to the top of the Acropolis of Athens, the birthplace of democracy, has always been a feat for the brave. Never more so, perhaps, than in recent summers when the city has sweated through long ...

ATEDCo, the official tourism board of Athens, Greece, is reporting that the city is returning to normal after the rioting that rocked the city last week. Christmas festivities in Athens commenced on ...

Despite Greece's economic crisis, tourist visits have actually increased by 10 percent this year. That's due in large part to continued unrest in Egypt and other parts of North Africa. But Athens is ...