I used to think of Athens as a big ugly city with obligatory ancient sights, fine museums, the Plaka (an extremely touristy old quarter), and not much else. “The joy of Greece is outside of Athens,” I ...

If you're planning on driving while in Europe, you should be aware that these two countries have the most aggressive drivers, ...

By Rick Steves Aug. 25, 2024 COURTESY CAMERON HEWITT In Athens’ “rickety-chic” neighborhood of Psyrri, you’ll find slick outdoor restaurants next to vibrant street art. I used to think of Athens as a ...

Bored of the same old Greek beach resorts? Wish you could experience the mythical lands of Homer's time? Rick Steves has got ...

I used to think of Athens as a big ugly city with obligatory ancient sights, fine museums, the Plaka (the extremely touristy old center), and not much else. “The joy of Greece is outside of Athens,” I ...

If you want to get away from it all when traveling in Greece, head for the Peloponnesian Peninsula. Driving about an hour west of Athens, you cross over the Corinth Canal – a four-mile-long shipping ...