22 travel bloggers you need to watch this year

04/10/202410/02/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

If you’ve been following The Travel Bunny travel blog, you probably noticed that I’ve been doing my best to be a better travel blogger and post more often. Sometimes I even manage to post every day from Monday to Friday. But this week was a lot more difficult, as I challenged myself to post daily for 7 days. It is a challenge initiated by Travel Blogger’s Club, a really cool and supportive Facebook group meant for people like myself. During this challenge, I discovered lots of new people and great content. So I am probably in the best position to provide you with …

Best Things to Do in Athens on a Rainy Afternoon

20/01/202530/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

The day after going up on Lycabettus Hill, it rained a lot so we spent there a lot of time in the apartment. But when it stopped, we spent a lovely afternoon in Athens. My father wasn’t feeling so well, therefore when we finally did go out, it was just me and Mathieu. So join us on our lazy afternoon in Athens and stumbled upon interesting things. How do you spend an afternoon in Athens? As someone who has spent an ample amount of time exploring Athens, I can confidently say that spending an afternoon in this city is a …

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What to Do in Athens: One Great Day on Lycabettus Hill & Beyond

08/10/202429/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

After we visited Piraeus, we spent the remaining days in the heart of the Greek Capital. And, to take a better look at all the incredible places to visit in Athens, we went up to Lycabettus Hill, the highest point of the city. Therefore, when you’re wondering what to do in Athens, go up here. You’ll soon get some inspiration on what to visit next! Together with the Acropolis and Philopappos Hill, Lycabettus Hill is a great place to view the entire city of Athens. In one gaze, you can see from the center of Athens to the coast, in …

Visit to Piraeus: One Amazing Day That Transformed Our Lives

04/10/202425/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

On the first days of our family trip to Athens, we visited the Acropolis and Anafiotika, followed by Monastiraki and the Roman vestiges in Plaka. But this was Greece, and I just couldn’t bear being there without seeing the sea. So I convinced everyone to go on a visit to Piraeus! Once a separate city, Piraeus is now part of Athens. The capital city of Greece is growing more horizontally than vertically, covering 39 km² in 2016. (And Greater Athens covers 583 km²!) I was truly excited about finally getting to one of Europe’s most important harbors throughout history and …

Places to Visit in Athens: Discover Monastiraki & Plaka

17/12/202424/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Welcome to the historic and picturesque neighborhoods of Monastiraki and Plaka in Athens! These two neighborhoods are a must-visit for any traveler who wants to dive into the rich cultural heritage of Greece. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through some of the best places to visit in Athens, focusing on these two areas. Monastiraki, which means “little monastery” in Greek, is named after the Church of the Pantanassa that was once located here. Today it’s a bustling area filled with countless shops selling souvenirs, antiques, and traditional foods such as bougatsa – a flaky pastry stuffed with sweet …