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Ioanna Kourbela – Greek fashion
The Kourbela family began making knitwear in the 70’s and quickly built an international reputation exporting their handmade Greek fashion textiles throughout Europe, USA and Canada. Ioanna Kourbela has picked up the mantle and continues the legacy with her versatile and minimalist designs using organic and environmentally sustainable fabrics. Her clothes are beautiful to wear…
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Greece Photo Workshops tours
What & Where: Photography workshops in and around AthensWhy Go: For the best shots of Athens and to immerse yourself in the food and cultureWe Loved: The small intimate groups and the personal approach -
ERA Nuts
Spice up your day with ERA Nuts, a concept store in the suburb of Kolonaki that offers an aromatic selection of herbs, dried fruits and nuts. Their beautifully packaged gift sets of honey and tea make perfect gifts or you can create your own pleasure boxes from their loose botanical offerings.
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Astir Palace: Arion Resort
Where: Southern Athens, 20km from the city centreWhy Stay: For luxury, views and a seaside locationWe Loved: Waking up to the crystal blue waters of the Saronic Gulf -
Fresh Patisserie
With 12 stores around Athens and counting, Fresh Patisserie is a modern French inspired patisserie with delicious ice-creams, macaroons and sugared almonds. The friendly staff are quick to tempt you with sample treats and we loved the stevia sweetened chocolates which taste as good as the real thing. These patisseries offer a nice change from…
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Orange Bakery
*ORANGE BAKERY HAS NOW CLOSED* Bakeries are sacred in Greece and you’ll find an Athens bakery on almost every corner. If you want to visit one where you can sit in and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, try Orange Bakery at upmarket Voukourestiou St in Syntagma. With both sweet and savoury options, it…
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