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A tale of two cities

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July 16th 2007
The past week has been an eventful one to say the least, and has taken me through the heart of Tuscany, the splendor of Rome, the shores of Italy and into the cradle of Democracy. Siena When I arrived in Siena, all I had was an incorrect phone number and the promise of a section of tile floor to sleep on. After bumbling around at the train station payphone for 15 minutes, I hopped ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more