Stray Dog Larry

Next Destination: Athens, Greece

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August 24th 2009
The view of the Acropolis from the Hotel I stayed in, in Athens is majestic. Completed in 432 BC it was considered the perfect building built by the most advanced civilization at the time. From the 22nd of April (Wednesday) to the Friday the 24 of April I was lucky that the annual conference for my work was held in the Hilton to enjoy this amazing view. Of course we were here for work not play, ... 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