Tag: Village
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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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So You Think You Can Cycle in Vietnam
Read more: So You Think You Can Cycle in VietnamDo you think you can ride your bike on the street? For the ultimate test, go to Vietnam! We went on a free bike tour through the streets of Hoi An, and the surrounding Kim Bong Village. Our guide was a university student who wanted to practice and improve her English. We rode through both really busy…
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Indian Gondola Ride and Island- Part Two
Read more: Indian Gondola Ride and Island- Part TwoDo you remember how at the end of yesterday’s post, I said there was more? Well here is part-two of our amazing backwater experience! As I mentioned previously, palm trees are essential to the villagers way of life. Not only do they use the palm tree for their homes, furniture, and rope, they also use it…
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Indian Gondola and Island- Part One
Read more: Indian Gondola and Island- Part OneWhile in Kerala, we decided to have another girls day out and took a tour on the backwaters, which is a chain of canals and lakes that form 900 km of waterways throughout the state. We woke up nice and early so that we could enjoy the tour during the cooler part of the day. Our…