Acropolis

What would Theseus have done?

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July 26th 2012
"Don't answer the door if anyone knocks," warned Niki, our spacey 20-something landlady for the next few days. This was my first experience with AirBnB, the web service that allows anyone to turn their spare room into a Bed and Breakfast. I got the impression that Niki had a few bill collectors on her tail and consequently didn't open doors or shutters. "And if anyone in the building as ... 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