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8 Things to Know About Greece Before Visiting

May 21, 2019 No Comments

In April, I spent ten days in Greece. The experience was so unique, much different than any of the places I had traveled before. It’s not quite Western and it’s not quite Eastern either. Greece is also a pretty cheap country, mostly due to their economic problems. Some people are afraid of Greece, perhaps due to their economy or the perceived unsafeness. However, I found Greece to be a charming country. Yet, there are some things you should probably know before going to prevent the culture shock.

Europe, Greece

Santorini: The Real-Life Atlantis

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Part of me really wanted to hate Santorini. It’s full of tourists and pretty much all the locals are involved in the tourism industry. While in other parts of Greece people confused me for being Greek, in Santorini I hardly heard any Greek spoken. Yet, I couldn’t do it. Santorini is such a beautiful island, but there is still so much more than those sunset pictures you’ve seen everywhere.

Europe, Greece

Heraklion: From Zero to Hero

May 7, 2019 No Comments

While planning my trip to Greece, I wanted to make a trip down to Crete. It’s the largest and most southern island in Greece. My dad had made a brief stop here as well during his time in the Navy, although not in Heraklion. Heraklion is named for Hercules, or Heracles in Greek. It’s not a very big city, or the most beautiful city, but it is a very interesting city to visit.

Europe, Greece

Athens Part I: Exploring the Acropolis

April 23, 2019 No Comments

You have probably heard that Athens is dirty and there is graffiti everywhere. Yes, that’s true. For that reason, I had no expectations for the city and was merely looking forward to seeing the islands rather than the inland. However, I was taken by surprise once in Athens. It may be dirty, but it’s so full of life and culture.

Fun

Places To See: An Updated List

May 25, 2017 No Comments

About three years ago when I was getting ready for my first extended trip abroad, I created a list of the top ten places I wanted to visit. I forgot about it until recently when I went back to take a peek: I had visited six of the places, and I think I’ll get to check another two off the list within a year.