Amber Charmei

Hi, I'm Amber Charmei - I left Manhattan, my hometown, about 20 years ago to live in a city with a much longer backstory and a prime location in the Mediterranean. Thessaloniki is is one of my favorite cities in Europe. Roman ruins, Byzantine glories, Belle-Époque mansions, and plenty of mid-century style set a compelling urban stage for contemporary life. Thessaloniki's multi-cultural heritage gives it an international quality, a zesty cuisine, and a peerless nightlife. I love the museums and the beaches, the Rebetiko and the chaotic public markets, and everything else. Thanks for stopping by - I hope I can help you discover what you're looking for, and fall a little in love with the city, too.

The Best Hotel in Thessaloniki – Top 5 Picks in the City Center

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Vourvourou Beach – Sithonia, Halkidiki

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Halkidiki Travel Guide – Where to Stay and Things to Do

Halkidiki, Greece, is the most popular beach and resort...

How to Use the SKG/Makedonia Thessaloniki Airport Bus

The Thessaloniki Airport is connected to the city and the...

The Fabulous Food Specialties of Thessaloniki

In Thessaloniki, dishes are just a little spicier, juicier, zestier....

Thessaloniki’s Best Bougatsa

Everyone has a favorite. Mine is Bantis. Of course, a...

Ottoman Thessaloniki- an Exotic Heritage

Centuries of indelible traces of an exotic heritage live in...

Visiting the Alaja Imaret – Thessaloniki’s 15th C Mosque

The Alaja Imaret is one of Thessaloniki's most glorious secret...

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