The Mini Rough Guide to Athens
Written by Ashley Kelmore, Posted in Reviews
Four Stars
Best for:
People looking for some very basic info to kick-start their holiday planning.
In a nutshell:
Small basic book with information on Athens and surrounding areas.
Worth quoting:
N/A
Why I chose it:
I’m going to Greece later this year.
Review:
I’m lucky enough to be able to take a trip later this year, to a country I’ve never been to before. Most of what I know about Greece is from US pop culture, with a sprinkling of knowledge based on what I learned in my philosophy degree. It looks gorgeous, but it’s also huge. Trying to figure out where to visit in a country made up of so many islands and towns is a challenge, and rightfully the guide books about Greece are all huge. I had no idea where to start.
Because we know that no matter what we want to spend time in Athens, this book was a perfect starting point for us to get our heads around the many things there are to see and do in that city. I think most mini rough guides are set up the same way – it includes a brief overview of the area and a history, then a few pages on different arts of town. Then there is information on entertainment, sports, shopping, and kids, followed by longer sections on food and drink, travel essentials, and where to stay.
Obviously I’m going to do more research and look things up online, talk to folks who have visited, and think through the things that I’m most interested in any trip to a country I’ve never visited, but this book is a very handy, basic starting point.
