Tag: europe
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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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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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Exploring Milos and Mykonos
Read more: Exploring Milos and MykonosOur next stops on our trip to Greece were the islands of Milos and Mykonos. It was like stepping into a dream of white sand, blue waters, and a whole lot of adventure! Milos Our journey began on the volcanic island of Milos, where we discovered the ethereal beauty of Sarakiniko Beach. This stunning beach…
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Returning to our Mediterranean Roots!
Read more: Returning to our Mediterranean Roots!Four years felt like an eternity since we last soaked up the Grecian sun. The memories of our 2014 Mediterranean adventures – exploring Athens’ ancient temples, savoring figs fresh from the tree, and running laps in the ancient Olympic stadium in Olympia – were still vivid in our memories. Yet, the longing to be back…