THE HALO JOURNAL

Athens Travel guide & journal

Explore Athens travel guides, local stories and curated recommendations from The Halo Collection by Hurmuses, including neighbourhood insights, cultural experiences and design-led stays across Kypseli, Lycabettus and Metaxourgeio.

singapore
athens
culture
Sharona Hurmuses
April 29, 2026

Moving from Singapore to Athens at 59: A New Way to See City Life

I watched cars inside a roundabout stop to let entering traffic through. The opposite of every road rule I'd ever known. I waited for the chaos. It never...

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Neoclassical
Metaxourgeio
Silk House
Sharona Hurmuses
April 24, 2026

Silk House – A 1930s Neoclassical Residence in Metaxourgeio, Athens

Silk House is the third residence in The Halo Collection, a lovingly restored 1930s neoclassical home in Metaxourgeio, Athens. I'm incredibly happy...

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Metaxourgeio
greek music
greek history
Sharona Hurmuses
April 14, 2026

Metaxourgeio: Athens’ Historic Neighbourhood of Music and Culture

Metaxourgeio: Birthplace of Laïko, Rebetiko and Greek Music Legends in AthensMetaxourgeio is a historic Athens neighbourhood with deep ties to Greek...

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greek easter
greek holiday
greek traditions
Sharona Hurmuses
April 12, 2026

Greek Easter in Athens: A Local’s Guide from The Halo Collection

Stay in Athens at Easter, and you’ll see why it's the most important Greek holiday of the year. The last week before Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week...

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private chef
gourmet cuisine
greek food
Sharona Hurmuses
April 7, 2026

A Private Chef Experience in Athens with The Halo Collection by Hurmuses

Ever thought about having your own private chef in Athens? Staying at a Halo Collection luxury apartment means you actually can. It turns simple din...

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Athens apartments
creativity
experimenting
Sharona Hurmuses
March 2, 2026

Creative Travel in Athens: Inspiration All Year Round

I just discovered January was “International Creativity Month.” It’s a bit late now, but hey, I’m all for inspiration. Honestly, after renovating The Halo...

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Athens Restaurants
Greek Cuisine
Kypseli Eats
Sharona Hurmuses
November 26, 2025

The Halo Collection Athens - Embark on a Culinary Journey

This month, I've been exploring the flavor trail around The Halo Collection Athens apartments: The Hive, The Hill, and Silk House. What I discovered was...

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greek seafood
foodie
fresh fagri
Sharona Hurmuses
June 18, 2025

Greek Seafood in Athens: Fresh Flavours Worth Returning For

Tonight’s dinner was a true Mediterranean gift: fresh Fagri—one of Greece’s most prized and elegant fish. With its firm white flesh and delicate, sweet...

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