My travel guide for Athens, my first time visiting this iconic city in Greece.
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My travel guide for Athens, my first time visiting this iconic city in Greece.

Welcome to Athens, a city where ancient history meets modern vibrancy. This guide will take you through the best things to do in Athens for a first-time visitor.

Whether you're a history buff, a coffee connoisseur, or just looking to soak up the culture, Athens has something for everyone.

Greece and Athens have always been on my mind, but I have never visited, not even during those party years at college in the UK, where you go to an island to party with your mates.

For CAD 30 one way, I booked a flight from London with my mum to spend a long weekend in the city before flying to Karpathos Island for another adventure. You can watch that video here on my YouTube channel.

The time of year for my trip was December, and it was a dream of no queues and a lack of tourists. Add to that the mild weather, and this is my top tip!

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