It may sound like a joke, but a Vietnamese chef, a French architect and a Greek musician have joined forces to create the funkiest Vietnamese restaurant in Athens. And if you're looking for a more relaxing way to enjoy your coffee, we have put together a list with some fabulous Bookstore cafes in the city!

Every year, March 25th is a very important day in Greek history. It marks the country's Independece Day and is an integral part of Greek culture, proudly filled with customs and delicious food! So don't worry if you haven't heard of Bakaliaros Skordalia yet, after this week's newsletter you'll be ready to celebrate the day like a true Greek!

Athens always has something interesting tailored for everyone! From the Athens & Epidaurus Festival to a Science Festival, there's no wonder why the city is an attraction to major events, such as the Space Olympics which will be hosted in 2022!

The Athenian Riviera is one of the city's many treasures! It is filled with beautiful beaches and places to explore, but it's about to become one of the main reason why Athens will be placed a worldwide top destination for leisure and tourism! Major developments are underway, which will offer visitors unforgetable experiences!

The first day of May - known in Greece as ''Protomagia'' - is a special holiday filled with cute and playful traditions! From making flower wreaths to having picnics and flying kites, learn all about celebrating this special day in this week's newsletter!

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With summer just around the corner and the Athens & Epidaurus Festival offering plenty of shows and performances,don't forget to book your ticket as the pre-sale has officially begun! Also, if you are looking for someone to manage your brand's social media, digital content, graphic design and many more, then make sure you check out Codico Lab, XpatAthen's new sister company!

Staying in Greece is marvelous but can sometimes get a bit tricky until you learn the customs, traditions and how locals behave. For example do you know how and where to order kid -friendly food? Or how to make the perfect cup of Greek coffee? If not, make sure you check this week's newsletter!

Greece has proven many times again what an ideal holiday destination it is. This year, the country ranks 2nd in Blue Flag beaches worldwide and the Athens Airport just landed a spot in the Top-3 best airports in the world. Have you booked your ticket to Greece yet?

We've mentioned before how ideal Greece is as a holiday destination and we can not stress this enough! From ranking among the safest countries in the world to offering uniques experiences, such as the Santorini Experience, a Greek sports tourism brand taking place in October on the beautiful island!