On top of the Acropolis, imagine me looking like a wind-blown model in a hair commercial. The wind’s playing stylist, giving my hair the reatment. Close my eyes, and I’m time-travelling in style.

But it’s not just me and the wind having a blast at Athens’ Acropolis. The views from this hotspot are Insta-worthy—terrific terracotta roofs against a sky so blue. I’m here, feeling like a philosopher contemplating the meaning of life, or at least the meaning of good hair days.

I planned my Acropolis visit for early morning or late afternoon in January’s winter. I got the Acropolis minus the usual crowd drama. It was still crowded, but my travel buddy told me it was not as crowded as in the spring and summer. I was lucky to have a friend who lived in Athens and would give me a tour around Athens.

If you want to visit Athens without crowd drama, come in January. The weather was friendly to a tropical human like me. I assure you, the weather in Greece in January was waaaaay better than in the Netherlands in January. It was windy but certainly warmer and less rainy than in the Netherlands.

Back to the travel thing… One of the highlights of the Acropolis is the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Standing tall and proud, it is an architectural that has withstood the test of time.

There’s more than just the Parthenon in this historical hotspot. Meet the Erechtheion with its squad of iconic Caryatids and the Propylaea, the red carpet entrance to the Acropolis party. Each building brings its own unique charm to this historic place.

The Acropolis is like the VIP section of ancient Athens, and being here is like an exclusive backstage pass to the greatness that once ruled these streets. It’s not just a place; it’s a time-travelling, wonder-filled experience with little bit of January winter winds.