Athens

Athens has bounced back from the brink, its creative energy alive in vibrant new bars and eateries, writes Victoria Kyriakopoulos.

A slew of new projects takes shape in the Greek capital, which is slowly shrugging off a seven year recession.

There’s emotion, nostalgia, and chance encounters for John Irving on his voyage into the unknown, from Italy to Istanbul.

There’s far more to the Greek capital than ancient history. George Calombaris looks beyond the city’s gritty façade and uncovers its culinary heart and soul, from traditional tavernas and delicatessens to the hottest new dining stars.