It's strange that the Greek capital had never featured heavily on travel bucket list. I mean, I love sunshine, I adore vibrant cities, I studied Ancient History at school.... so why did it take me so long to venture to this part of the world? Either way, I gave my heart to this city pretty quickly. Even arriving by plane is gorgeous: Athens really owns its place between the mountains & the sea and I really felt like I'd landed in the heartland of all those myths and legends. Of course, there are so many incredible ruins to visit but Athens is a very modern city: its sun-soaked edginess feels like a great blend between Barcelona and Berlin. I visited in February, their coldest month, and still couldn't believe how warm and outdoorsy the city felt. I can't wait to come back here in the summer and experience Athens at its best!