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Returning to where it all began…The city of Florina, and the village of Ethniko
Read more: Returning to where it all began…The city of Florina, and the village of EthnikoLeaving the crystal clear beaches of Halkidiki behind us, we set out to explore the Papulkas homestead in Northern Greece, the town of Florina and the village of Ethniko. Florina is a short, approximately two hour drive from Thessaloniki, and is located in a mountainous area of Northern Greece. Florina is the main city of…
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Thessaloniki: Greece beyond the islands
Read more: Thessaloniki: Greece beyond the islandsHaving completed our amazing cruise, we left the busy port of Athens behind but our adventures were far from over! Northern Greece called, with an opportunity to explore the home of our ancestors. Our journey began in the gateway to the north, Thessaloniki! A bit about Thessaloniki Just a short, 1 hour flight from Athens…
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A Journey into Ancient Crete
Read more: A Journey into Ancient CreteContinuing on with the cruise, the next island we visited was Crete! This was the largest Greek island that we’ve visited and this was our second time here; our first visit was in 2010! The island is beautiful, and full of history found in traces of ancient Crete. While on the island, we visited the…
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Santorini: An Island Sculpted by Fire
Read more: Santorini: An Island Sculpted by FireAs our ship arrived, we could see Santorini rising dramatically from the sea, its whitewashed buildings clinging to the edge of a vast, ancient caldera. Before you lies an island of both vibrant beauty and fiery history. We couldn’t wait to disembark and explore Santorini’s wonders! The Ascent to Fira Arriving by cruise means anchoring…
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Samos: Mysteries Revealed!
Read more: Samos: Mysteries Revealed!We were excited to arrive at the tiny island of Samos, the birth place of Pythagoras. This beautiful island beckoned, and we, eager explorers, answered its call. The reward? Zero disappointment, just pure enchantment! After taking in the beautiful scenery, we headed to the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani, or “Monastery of the Virgin of the…
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What a wonderful place! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us 🙂
Hi Ingrid, I’m glad you enjoyed them! We had a fantastic time exploring Mexico, and this really was an unexpected…
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