American World Traveler Winter 2018-19 Issue
Now in our 17th year of publishing, American World Traveler explores the culture and history of worldwide destinations, sharing the adventure of discovery with our readers and motivating them to make their travel dreams a reality. Published quarterly, AWT helps sophisticated, independent American travelers choose their next destination by offering a lively blend of intelligent, informative articles and tantalizing photographic images from our World’s best destinations, cruises, accommodations and activities to suit every traveler's taste.
Now in our 17th year of publishing, American World Traveler explores the culture and history of worldwide destinations, sharing the adventure of discovery with our readers and motivating them to make their travel dreams a reality. Published quarterly, AWT helps sophisticated, independent American travelers choose their next destination by offering a lively blend of intelligent, informative articles and tantalizing photographic images from our World’s best destinations, cruises, accommodations and activities to suit every traveler's taste.
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A for Athens<br />
WT Photo Library<br />
Article and photography by Michael Morcos<br />
In going through the alphabet, if you had<br />
to pick a place that has played a vital role<br />
in western civilisation, first and foremost<br />
would be “A” for Athens.<br />
On my third trip to Athens in as many<br />
decades, I would find that Athens has blossomed<br />
into a truly beautiful and attractive cosmopolitan<br />
destination. In every direction, it<br />
was now a clean, organised and welcoming<br />
with wonderful restaurants, hotels, shopping<br />
districts and plenty of attraction for just about<br />
every taste.<br />
Athens<br />
What isn’t there to do in Athens!<br />
The capital of Greece has been in existence<br />
for more than 3500 years and was the heart<br />
of the powerful Ancient Grecian civilization<br />
and empire. The city is visited by thousands of<br />
visitors every year, some drawn by the 5thcentury<br />
BC landmarks, including the<br />
Acropolis, while others want to see the more<br />
modern side.<br />
The city is the engine for the country economically<br />
and as a beacon for the resurgence of<br />
this Mediterranean hub. And it was ripe for<br />
rediscovery!<br />
The Acropolis and museum<br />
The Acropolis is Greece’s top attraction, it is<br />
eternal. Nothing has changed, everything has<br />
changed. From my first trip there in the 80’s,<br />
the site looks similar, but what has changed<br />
are the crowds that are still found looking<br />
around in amazement and awe. It was not<br />
always so, I do remember having the site to
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