This review is going to be very easy -- if you're going to visit Athens and don't stay in Ria and Jason's studio, you've made a HUGE mistake. It reminds me of the old saying for buying real estate: it's all about three things - location, location and location. The studio is very clean, comfortable and well-stocked. It has an incredible view from the balcony which extends the entire lenght of the apartment, is near the American Embassy (so it's easy to describe to taxi drivers), and is near the Metro for easy travel to all parts of the city.

However, the best thing about this studio and the thing that really persuaded me was the extent to which Jason and Ria went to help me with every aspect of my trip to Athens. For at least three weeks prior to my arrival in Athens, they very patiently answered every question I had (and believe me, I had plenty as I'd never been to Athens nor Greece before), supplied me with materials and maps and made very helpful suggetions for my stay. The fact that they also live in the same building and were available to help 24/7 was reassuring during my stay.

As I said, if you're visiting Athens and don't stay here, you have no one to blame but yourself.