The Hill to our Accommodations

Greece: The final frontier ... Thessaloniki

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October 6th 2008
After the many bus rides on this trip, we have learnt a strategy for obtaining the best seats with the result of ultimate comfort and sleep (by far the best are the ones in the back of the bus, upper level if possible. These seats are not only comprised of two seats on either side of the bus, but instead, have an additional seat in the middle making up a couch if you will.) Unfortunately, one deta ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Thessaloniki

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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