Tag: Greece
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athens & the acropolis, greece

After an exhausting first week of school, I finally got to sleep on Saturday morning, which felt incredibly refreshing. I was thoroughly drained by the end of each day, so the rest was much needed. One of my friends and her husband from my old job in San Francisco were passing through Athens on their…
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vrachati, greece

I arrived in the quaint town of Vrachati, near Corinth, on Sunday afternoon, May 9. It’s a small, charming town by the sea, dotted with plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes. After unpacking in my room, I strolled down to the seafront. I’m struck by how much the Grecian landscape resembles that of California—the similarities…
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aegina, greece

On my last morning in NYC, I received an alarming email from a friend in Greece warning me to reschedule my flight due to upcoming airport strikes on the day I was set to arrive. Frantic, I contacted the airline, but they had no information about the strikes and mentioned hefty fees for any changes.…