I (not pictured) grew up in Athens and I've seen many tourists make common mistakes.
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- I was born and raised in Athens, and I believe many mistakes tourists make here are avoidable.
- Travelers should embrace the city's quirks while respecting public spaces and unwritten laws.
- Ask the locals where to eat, but don't flush your toilet paper, and never fully rely on the buses.
I was born and raised in Athens, so I've seen a lot of tourists.