working on the trail

Island hopping Greece

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November 21st 2008
Wow, where do I begin about my time in Greece. My two weeks volunteering on Tinos Island were amazing. We stayed in Kardiani, a 45 person village on a steep hill above the sea. We were graciously put up in the community center which had a kitchen, three bedrooms, and a giant dorm-style room on the bottom floor, not to mention an amazing view of the beach below! I had so much fun hanging out wit ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Tinos

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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