The beautiful blue Aegean

Sweet Skiathos and other Greek Gems

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July 7th 2010
Our journey continued onward from Sofia to Skiathos, Greece. Located in the Sporades Islands, this was one "sweet" find. The town is situated on a pine covered hill, overlooking a pretty little harbor. Restaurants and colorful bar/lounges ring the waterfront and climb up the hillsides. Winding streets snake up the hill through the traditional white houses and numerous churches. The entire isl ... 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