The acropolis

Greece - part one

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September 24th 2008
After spending so long in Egypt and getting aclimatised to the heat and constant sun, Greece has been a bit of a shock for both Ben and I. We have just finished a four day bus tour up into the Greek mountains, seeing some spectacular scenery, but also having to scramble to find shops selling umbrellas and frantically searching through suitcases to find trousers! I'll start from the beginning... ... 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