Athens Travel Destinations
Athens Travel Destinations SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES In 776 BC, nearly three millennia ago, the first recorded Olympic Games were held in the olive-shrouded plains of Olympia on the Peloponnese. …
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RING OF KERRY
RING OF KERRY The Southwest’s most celebrated peninsula offers picturesque villages, fabled ancient forts, and rugged mountains. Although tour buses often hog the roads, rewards await those who take …
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MAP VIRGINIA
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MAP VIRGINIA After entering the state from Tennessee, this famous National Scenic Trail follows the ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a northeasterly direction across Virginia …
ORVIETO
ORVIETO Perched on a plateau of volcanic rock, Orvieto (pop. 25,000) has a view of the rolling farmlands of Umbria that provides a perfect complement to a glass of …
Athens Map
Athens Map FOOD Athens offers a mix of fast-food stands, open-air cafes, side-street tavemas, and intriguing restaurants. Cheap food abounds in Syndagma and Omonia. Pick up groceries at the …
GIRONA BARCELONA
GIRONA BARCELONA A world-class city patiently waiting to be noticed, Girona (pop. 70,500) is really two cities in one: A hushed medieval masterpiece on one riverbank and a thriving, …
THE LONG TRAIL MAP VERMONT
THE LONG TRAIL MAP VERMONT This extremely scenic and well-maintained trail runs the length of Vermont along the spine of the Green Mountains, from Massachusetts to the Canadian border. …
NATIONAL UNIFICATION 1851-1867
NATIONAL UNIFICATION (1851-1867) During the mid-19th century, European nations, inspired by the survival of the fittest theories of Social Darwinism, consolidated land and power. Taking the lead from his …
WONDERLAND TRAIL MAP WASHINGTON
WONDERLAND TRAIL MAP WASHINGTON 93 miles. This beautiful and popular trail forms a large loop around 14,410-foot Mount Rainier, in Mount Rainier National Park. There’s a wide variety of …
Traveling in Athens
Traveling in Athens ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE The weekly Athens News (‚1) gives locations, hours, and phone numbers for events, as well as news and ferry information. The Athens Flea …