a medieval city, rhodes

'It's Greek to me'

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May 25th 2011
In Greece, I’m anything but Australian. “Spanish?” “Russian?” “Italian?” “French?” even “Greek?” Unlike my husband I look Mediterranean. When I explain my heritage is Croatian and not greek they are still pleased that they were ‘close’? I think Greeks just like to show-off their immaculate ability to speak at least six European languages. One Taxi driver, for example, pre ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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