Dead King

Greece, where a solo traveler is never alone

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January 1st 2006
So, my worries about traveling alone for the first time have been lessened because of Greek hospitality. On the 29th of December, I took the bus to Delphi, where I stayed overnight (1 night). Delphi is one of the most beautiful places that I have been to. It is way up in the mountains, and the setting seems perfect for where the ancient Greeks placed the Oracle. The day I arrived, I was too late t ... read more

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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