View from the balcony of the Pireaus Dream Hotel

Athens, a city full of smog and crazy, crazy drivers...

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August 2nd 2010
Deciding to go on a Greek Island Hopping holiday, in an attempt to recreate the ‘travelling’ experience, was easy… The organization and planning etc wasn’t so easy, but when you’re going away with your sister (Chloe) who is an events manager and organization is her ‘thing’ it definitely helps. The Lonely Planet Guide to the Greek Islands quickly became our bible (or should I say Ch ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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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