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Flying to Athens to begin my Holy Lands Explorer, MS Prinsendam

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October 1st 2013
I had arranged to arrive Athens on the day of sailing. The austerity riots erupted and there were random strikes by labor unions. The airport was shut down for a day, so I quickly arranged to fly in a day earlier. I will remember this forever, and take that extra day so I don't have to fret over these sorts of things. Luckily my favorite hotel in Athens, the Athens Gate, was available and not ... 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