The city of Dresden is located on the east  coast of Germany near the Czech border. Although it is the capital city of the state of Saxony, it feels humble at heart. With the new town (Neustadt) and old town (Altstadt) located on either bank of the river Elbe, there are lots of historical buildings, sights and markets to discover in the city.    

My husband and I were lucky enough to spend a month in Athens last year.  We stayed in Kypseli, a neighbourhood in Central Athens that is one of the oldest in the city.  Although densely populated and not the most picturesque area of Athens, Kypesli has a multi-cultural vibe with a mixture of African & Middle Eastern communities.