Absinthe

Everything that's Greek!

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July 12th 2005
Upon landing in Athens, Greece landscape started to unfold. It's a vast, barren landscape, and it looks hot, dusty, ininviting, and did I mention hot? Undulating hills dotted with clumps of brushes, no trees in sight. Athens is an inspiring modern town whose skyline is filled with TV antennas. Except for the Acropolis, I can be anywhere in a third world country. Wonder what happened to the old ... 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