The Acropolis in Athens at golden hour
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.

Design led Athens’ dining room in The Halo Collection slow travel stays
Slow Travel
Athens
Long-Stay Travel
Sharona Hurmuses
July 7, 2026

The Tranquil Allure of The Halo Collection: Athens Slow Travel Stays

As our lives become increasingly hectic, we often find ourselves yearning for tranquillity, especially on holiday. The Halo Collection by Hurmuses offers...

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    Blue marine mural by Alex Kataras beside the plunge pool at The Silk House.
Street Art Athens
Metaxourgeio
The Silk House
Sharona Hurmuses
July 1, 2026

Walls That Speak: Street Art, Graffiti, and the Fine Line Between Them in Athens

Athens is considered one of Europe’s most important street art cities. From large-scale murals by internationally recognised artists to spontaneous...

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Metaxourgeio
Boutique Stay
The Silk House
Sharona Hurmuses
June 24, 2026

Metaxourgeio Athens Boutique Stay at Silk House

The Halo Collection’s Silk House in Metaxourgeio offers an authentic way to experience Athens. It sits just beyond the main tourist hub...

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Restored facade of Silk House, a neoclassical home in Metaxourgeio, Athens, showcasing sustainable restoration.
Sustainability
Restoration
Athens
Sharona Hurmuses
June 16, 2026

Silk House: A Sustainable Restoration Story in Metaxourgeio, Athens

Silk House is our invitation into a home that has been carefully restored because it is worth conserving. It’s more than another restoration project...

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Two female neighbours chatting outside an Athens balcony with potted plants
Slow Living
athens
The Halo Collection
Sharona Hurmuses
June 10, 2026

Slow Living in Athens with The Halo Collection

Have you ever returned from a holiday feeling more exhausted than when you left? Many trips are packed with back-to-back sightseeing, tight schedules...

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Athens
The Halo Collection
Founder Story
Sharona Hurmuses
June 3, 2026

How We Built The Halo Collection in Athens

Halo began as more than a name. It became a philosophy for creating thoughtful Athens stays rooted in the guest, the home and...

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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...

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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...

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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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