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KASH B.

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‘One of Britain’s finest travel bloggers.’ Steve Keenan, former deputy travel editor, The Times Kash has been travelling in style on a budget for the last 6 years, blogging about my adventures at the BudgetTraveller.

The focus of his blog has always been to show people how to travel in style on a budget. So whether it is finding a luxury hostel in Madrid ( you read it right) or a budget boutique hotel in Amsterdam, finding the best cicchetti in Venice or what unique cultural experiences you can discover in Berlin on a tight budget– it is all there in one blog budgettraveller.org

Kash has been featured by the New York Times, Guardian, Vanity Fair & National Geographic. He was also one of the faces of the Spring 2015 advertising campaign for the Japan National Tourism Organisation, a project developed in partnership with Lonely Planet. He is also the author & creator of the ‘Luxury Hostels in Europe’ guide which you can download for free from his blog

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Kash Bhattacharya

Kash Bhattacharya •Sat Sep 26, 09:50

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Wondered the colourful streets of Anafiotika in the morning. Blissfully quiet and devoid of tourists, yet tucked right at the foot of the Acropolis. Loving Athens so far... #thisisathens #moreforless

Kash Bhattacharya

Kash Bhattacharya •Sat Sep 26, 07:54

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Breakfast in Athens at cafe, bistrot. Yiasemi. Thick medium sweet Greek coffee with grapes in syrup. They do a fabulous range of pies ( tart with eggplant, feta & basil for eg) for just €5. #thisisathens #moreforless

Kash Bhattacharya

Kash Bhattacharya •Fri Sep 25, 19:03

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Great first day in Athens. City has tons to offer in terms of culture, gastronomy & nightlife & beaches are just 30 minutes away: everything you would want in a long weekend break. Plus everything is affordable .Visiting TAF was my highlight of the day. Hidden away in an alleyway in the middle of Monastiraki Flea Market, this renovated old courtyard holds regular art exhibitions plus serves some of the best coffee in Athens. Granted, not uber cheap ( €3.50 for cafe frappe) but the lovely vibe, free arts exhibitions- whole package packs a punch.Definitely, place to visit for your next trip to Athens. #thisisathens #moreforless

Kash Bhattacharya

Kash Bhattacharya •Fri Sep 25, 06:55

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Hello from Athens 🙏 I'm at the birthplace of Western civilisation & of the ancient wonders of the world, the Acropolis. We got up early to beat the crowds and the heat and we were rewarded with an almost empty Acropolis and beautiful views like this one: The temple of Athena (goddess of wisdom to whom this city is dedicated )overlooking the city. You can visit the Acropolis and all the ancient sites like the ancient Agora, theatre of Dionysos, Temple of Olympian Zeus for a combined ticket of just €12 and is valid for 4 days. Entrance is free for under 18's , senior citizens and EU students. ( Non EU students pay €6) Really looking forward to exploring this city over the next 3 days, budgettraveller style and sharing with some of the city's secrets. If you have any tips to share of what we should do following the #moreforless theme, please share. #thisisathens

SARA & TERRY L.

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Terry & Sarah Lee are dedicated travelers and co-publishers of LiveShareTravel, an award-winning online luxury travel and lifestyle magazine. They love to bring luxury to their trips, traveling with the motto: "if you're on holiday then you may as well do it in style".

Sarah is a journalist and editor with more years experience than she likes to admit to, and is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers. She has been mixing business with pleasure for many years, previously as managing editor of two travel magazines and more recently as publisher of LiveShareTravel. Terry has worked in a variety of communications roles, most recently in travel marketing.

From America to India and Austria to South Africa they travel the world, reveling in the excitement and beauty of our wondrous planet. When they're at home, Sarah and Terry live in a little village in the heart of the English countryside.

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LiveShareTravel

LiveShareTravel •Tue Sep 29, 20:17

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Like the spa? So do we. And we kind of hit it hard today. We snuck in a quick swim and steam at our hotel, the Grand Bretagne. Then this afternoon we headed down to the Athenian Riviera to the Divani Thalasso Spa for yet more pampering. We followed hydrotherapy, steam and sauna sessions with two fantastic treatments. Only problem? They made us fall asleep. We have a love/hate relationship with fab spa treatments that put you to sleep. Love the total relaxation. But hate sleeping through the good bits! #ThisisAthens #luxuryseekers

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LiveShareTravel •Mon Sep 28, 19:45

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One of the things we adore about Athens is its history (just read our latest post - link in profile and you'll get a sense of just why). But there's much more to it than meets the eye. It's tempting to see Athens as full of monuments built during Ancient Greece, but there's also Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history in the city. This mix of ancient history is very apparent in this photo - the Erechtheion of Ancient Greece's Acropolis sits on the hill with the ruins of the Roman Agora below. Out of shot is a mosque from the city's Ottoman era. What's perhaps most fascinating is that thousands of locals just wander past them each day without a second thought to their great significance - such is the wealth of history here. Want to see more of Athens? Check out our photos this week on the @this_is_athens account #ThisisAthens #luxuryseekers

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LiveShareTravel •Mon Sep 28, 18:19

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We've spent the day seeking out luxury experiences in Athens, from the jewellers and designer shops of Syntagma to Kolonaki with its acacia and olive trees shading us from the autumnal sunshine as we took in its cool cafés. Still we couldn't resist a side trip to Plaka, the historic heart of Athens - and just look at the colour that we found there. We're about to takeover the @this_is_athens account to show you a little of upmarket Kolonaki. And we'll be posting on there a few times this week so go on over and follow the profile to see more from this great city. You can also follow us our discoveries on #ThisisAthens

MICHAEL T.

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Michael Turtle worked as a broadcast journalist for more than a decade before he began to travel to world and document the places and people he found along the way.

His website, Time Travel Turtle, was named as the Best Australian Lifestyle Blog in 2014. It goes beyond the obvious to give readers an insight into the world by finding the unique aspects of the destinations that are covered.

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Michael Turtle •Wed Oct 07, 19:44

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I have had a lovely evening in Athens with dinner at the @electrahotelsresorts. This is where I'm staying for a few nights and it's great. But the restaurant is worth coming to regardless. Delicious food, lovely staff and.. well.. this view. Need I say more? Who doesn't like the Acropolis served with every course! :) #thisisathens #athens #greece #travel

Michael Turtle

Michael Turtle •Wed Oct 07, 16:20

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And another shot from inside the Acropolis Museum in Athens. #thisisathens #travel #greece #culturalbuff #athens

Michael Turtle

Michael Turtle •Wed Oct 07, 14:10

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Love this place! The Acropolis Museum in Athens has a wonderful collection of statues and items from around the ancient monument. What makes it really special to visit is the building design. The top floor is the same size as the Parthenon with the remaining marble art in the same relative positions. Oh, and you can see what remains of the building right out the window. See!! It was really helpful to get a guided tour around the museum with Athens Walking Tours and AFEA. #thisisathens #athens #culturalbuff #greece #travel

Michael Turtle

Michael Turtle •Wed Oct 07, 11:21

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Discovering more of ancient Athens this morning. How spectacular is this? The Temple of Zeus with the Acropolis in the background! #thisisathens #greece #travel #athens

BECKI E.

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Becki Enright is a British Press award winning travel blogger and writer at Borders of Adventure - one of the leading online travel resources focusing on adventure and culture, with the specific niche of ‘perception changing’ and travelling with a social conscience.

Becki regularly reports on misunderstood destinations, with insight into the social, historical, political and economic factors that shape the country or place in relation to tourism. Articles address topical issues relating to travel practices that affect traffic footfall to a country, in the attempt to overcome misconceptions

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Becki Enright

Becki Enright •Fri Oct 09, 22:55

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One of the best things about living in #Athens is the surprise occurrence of new street art murals. Said to boast the largest collection of street art in all of Europe, the political and social satire is the modern voice of the city, whose hundreds of artists have free reign of expression. The media were all to quick to report on this piece today in the Psirri neighborhood, of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel who look just a little too close. It is the work of Italian Artist Jupiterfab, and a cheeky reference to the famous Berlin Wall artwork of the Soviet Union and GDR leaders kissing. I love the outspoken nature of the city. This is a unique aspect of modern-day culture here. #ThisIsAthens

Becki Enright

Becki Enright •Fri Oct 09, 18:14

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In the old, revived neighborhood of Psirri in #Athens - once run down and now thriving with hostels and new business ventures - one must not forget the traditional gems that preserve the area's history. Like this Koulouri (round sesame bread rings) store, which is one of the oldest in the neighborhood and still going strong. As much as I am an advocate of artistic regeneration, I love stumbling upon the old. Without it, the new has no context. #ThisIsAthens

ADELINE G.

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Life is a journey.

My "travel journey" started in the early 90's with a year as an exchange student in Australia.

That amazing human experience gave me the taste to travel.

In 2009, after more than 10 years working in advertising, I took the decision to quit my job in Paris to travel the world solo and to create my blog voyagesetc.fr.

Traveling have awaken my 5 senses and today I'm so curious that no matters the destination as long as I meet people and their culture.

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📷 Adeline Gressin ✒️

📷 Adeline Gressin ✒️ •Tue Oct 13, 18:43

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Blue, Greece || I was out today... Out of Athens with @olympiccruises hopping on and off 3 islands : Hydra, Poros and Aegina. My favorite is Hydra... I so so much want to go back there on holiday for a week. no computer, no phone, just my camera and some books. I'm back in Athens now after a great sunset on the boat (and even dolphins that showed-up 🐬) I will never forget that this blue made my day, for sure !!! #outdoorenthusiast #thisisathens

📷 Adeline Gressin ✒️

📷 Adeline Gressin ✒️ •Tue Oct 13, 04:33

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Varkiza - Attic, Greece || As I was driving down to Cape Sounion, I stopped by many coves and beaches. I had lunch there in Varkiza at Kastelorizo, a seafood restaurant situated in front of the fishing port ! Nice and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the center of Athens. #thisisathens #outdoorenthusiast

📷 Adeline Gressin ✒️

📷 Adeline Gressin ✒️ •Mon Oct 12, 18:02

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Cape Sounion, Greece || I had an amazing day driving south of Athens, in the Attic. The greatest part of my day was for sure the sunset at cape Sounion where Poseidon temple is overlooking the sea ! Amazing place to visit only at sunset on a beautiful day #thisisathens #outdoorenthusiastic

ABIGAIL K.

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Abigail is an award-winning writer, photographer, author and TV host who has worked with Lonely Planet, the BBC, National Geographic Traveler and more.

Her blog, Inside the Travel Lab covers thoughtful luxury and unusual journeys with a penchant for responsible tourism and history. It’s picked up accolades from National Geographic Traveler, Vanity Fair, Stylist, Grazia and more and is the highest ranking independent luxury travel blog in the UK according to Cision.

It’s been shortlisted for a British Travel Press Award and received the Best Travel Blog Award at The Savoy from the British Guild of Travel Writers and Best Photography from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation.

It still keeps close to its original premise, however: telling first person stories from a writer and photographer who swapped a career as a doctor for a life on the road.

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Abi King

Abi King •Wed Oct 21, 15:06

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Dear Athens, I realise now that I'd got you all wrong. I visited in the height of summer and stumbled (and, ahem, sweated) up your steep hills and into your tavernas, not knowing where to look for authenticity, not knowing where to look for shade. But now, here, in late October and with the gift of local expertise, you look completely different. Younger. Older. More beautiful. More interesting. You have more layers, more stories, more...reasons to fall in love. Unless, of course, you've always been this way. I just needed to know where to look. Well, today erased those errors. And while the computers whir and phones recharge and I have to wait to show you what I want to – please follow along on #thisisathens So you don’t make my mistake. Cheers, Abi

Abi King

Abi King •Wed Oct 21, 08:28

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My big fat Greek breakfast: coffee :-) I'm sitting in the cool monochrome cafe at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens. Note how the zig zagging ceiling reflects in the coffee - and how my sleeve expertly complements the arrangement. Not down to luck at all that I happen to be wearing a black and white top. Nope, not at all. #thisisathens

Abi King

Abi King •Tue Oct 20, 17:03

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It's hard to walk through central Athens without noticing the little things: splashes of colours here, coffee shops there, thousand year old buildings in between... #thisisathens

Abi King

Abi King •Tue Oct 20, 16:41

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Coffee is serious business in Athens. It comes stronger than Spain, often slathered over ice (hey, it's hot here!) - but always, it would seem, with water. Viva Athena! (Or something that would leave me feeling more cultured... ;-) )

VILLY M.

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A journalist for 20 years working as Director, Editor in Chief and a writer for lifestyle and travel magazines and TV productions in Greece and abroad.

She specially loves the... extreme sport of blending Marketing and brands in various content on line and offline for international projects.

She is passionate about travel and helping the fellow travellers around the world to enhance their travel experiences on location.

That's how Travel Dudes became soon her inspirational source where she now creates Brand Journalism travel guides for different countries she travels.

When she is not travelling she is based in Athens.

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Melvin Böcher

Melvin Böcher •Thu Oct 29, 23:37

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One of the best things of going out at night is the lights. The Roman Agora, for example, is one of the most beautiful ancient sights at the footprints of Acropolis. At night it just becomes mythical. Its like the lights atract the spirits of the glorious past, feels like they never left. Athenian nights have soul. #ThisIsAthens #NightOwl #traveldudes #visitgreece

Melvin Böcher

Melvin Böcher •Thu Oct 29, 11:48

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This is where you start the night. The meeting point is Monastiraki square where you can easily get via metro or train from really anywhere in the city and head to Ag.Irini square and around downtown. Walk the vibrant neighbourhoods arount the touristic attractions and find off the beaten path street bars, awarded cocktail bars , and live stages with jazz, groovy DJ sets and swing. The modern side of Athens lives right in the heart of the longest ancient promenade in Europe. #ThisIsAthens #NightOwl #traveldudes

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