Curated Travel Guides to Unexpected Places

This is Loco

Latin spirit meets Athenian flair here on the vibrant streets of Koukaki. This Is Loco brings a playful Latin energy to Athens, combining the casual spirit of a taqueria with a plant-forward focus. Bold interiors, colourful murals and a lively soundtrack set the scene, making it as much a social hub as a dining spot. […]

Akra

Located in the charming heart of Pangrati, Akra offers refined, plant-forward dining, deeply rooted in Greece’s culinary traditions, from local, seasonal ingredients to classic flavours reimagined with modern precision. This is refined, plant-forward dining by one of Greece’s most exciting chefs, Giannis Loukakis of Mourga and pastry maestro Spiros Pediaditakis of two-Michelin-starred Spondi, Akra blends technical precision with […]

Joshua Tree Café

Where California calm meets Athenian soul, tucked into the refined, tree-lined streets of Mets district, Joshua Tree CafĂ© offers a sun-drenched pause from the city’s rhythm. Its softly bohemian interiors nod to California’s desert aesthetic, with woven textures, earthy tones and a laid-back elegance that feels both intentional and effortless. The all-day vegetarian menu brings […]

VĂ­neÄŤko

With the warm, chatty atmosphere of a classic Czech hospoda but the soul of a rustic wine bar, VĂ­neÄŤko captures the best of both worlds. This unpretentious spot works directly with small Moravian producers, offering their wines at some of the most reasonable prices in Prague. The space presents three distinct settings – a charming […]

Na skleniÄŤku

Hidden within the unlikely setting of a communist-era shopping gallery, this tiny wine haven feels like stumbling upon a secret society of wine lovers. The space is delightfully cramped – barely bigger than a living room – but that’s precisely its charm. Here, glasses of well-chosen Moravian wines flow at surprisingly gentle prices, while impromptu […]

Křižík

Offering a stark contrast to Prague’s ornate wine cellars, this minimalist space brings Brooklyn-style industrial chic to the city’s wine scene. Raw concrete walls and sparse furnishings create an environment where the wines truly take centre stage. Despite its stripped-back aesthetic, there’s nothing austere about the welcome here. The bar’s unconventional approach eschews written wine […]