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The Promised Land

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September 1st 2004
Man… The Aleutian Islands were a godsend after a year of the monotonous gray Chinese Skies. The beauty of this area is almost ineffable. Crystal blue seas stretch off onto the horizon, sleepy clouds drift in the light blue sky, and beautiful bikini clad babes walk to and fro on picture perfect white sand beaches. It’s paradise. I couldn’t have imagined a better vacation after a year in th ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean

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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