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Day 2 Paros, Cyclades, Greece

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September 2nd 2010
I decided that after a terrible break-up with my high school sweetheart it was time to get out of Grand Rapids, Michigan for a little while and study abroad. I had many countries to choose from but for some reason Greece stuck out to me. Three months later I was laying on a beach, soaking up the Aegean sun. This trip jump started my urge to explore the world and I have no one else to thank but my ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Paros » Parikia

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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