Athens is a city of beautiful contradictions. Michelin-starred dining rooms share sidewalk space with decades-old taverns. Modern rooftop bars overlook 2,000-year-old monuments. Everywhere you look, the past and present converge to create an unparalleled multilayered metropolis.
It's been a bit of a mixed bag, if I'm honest. The first half of the year was rather hampered by health gremlins, which put a definite dent in my usual habit of wandering off in random directions and spotting odd, interesting things simply by being out and about. That said, there's always a flip side. It turned out to be a cracking year for exhibitions,
When you encounter a memorial during your commute, the paying of respect is the quickening of your walk, the feigning of a blank mind, the averting of your gaze. And yet these pedestrians are forgetting themselves; they are slowing to a complete halt at this one altar because it is a display of something uniquely upsetting: the grief of adolescents.
Treasure hunts in the UK are rapidly growing in popularity, engaging participants in unique urban adventures that combine exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving in city settings.
"This year's Jane's Walk will be held on the weekend of May 2-4, rain or shine, across the five boroughs. Events include guided in-person walks, self-guided and virtual walks."
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