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A Taste of Greek Island Paradice

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July 1st 2012
It was time to get away from the city, away from the London rain and into a blast of Mediterranean sunshine. At 6am on Friday I sat at Pireaus Port (Athens) trying to keep my eyes open, awaiting my ferry (which turned out to be the size of a cruise liner) to arrive. I raced hundreds of holiday makers to the decks to find the best seat for the journey. Level five, at the stern, looking back at the ... 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