Tagged With "Greek"
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Re: Sept. 16, 2016: Stavrovouni Monastery, Cyprus
Amazingly beautiful place! It seems so very peaceful.
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Re: Greek debt deal will raise taxes on tourists
It will definitely hurt tourism, especially for those who want to stay awhile and relax in Greece. The increase in food and accommodations will take a bite out of most budgets. It won't hurt the cruiseship travelers, though.
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Re: October 15 2017, Greek Amphitheater - Siracusa Italy
Great pics Jonathan. Greece was on our short list for next year, but decided on Munich, Vienna, and Prague instead. Definitely still on our bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Spain, Portugal gain tourists in Greek crisis
I think people are exchanging visiting GREECE now for a lot of other European countries too besides Spain and Portugal. Avoiding uncertainty in travel is very hard to do though when you travel no matter where you go as i've found out with a lost passport and ferry strikes
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Visiting Sicily: An introductory overview
Travel guru Rick Steves likes to say (and I'm paraphrasing) that Italy either gets better or worse as you head south from Rome, depending on what you like. If you like a quieter people, trains running almost on time, etc. head...
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October 15 2017, Greek Amphitheater - Siracusa Italy
The town of Siracusa on Sicily is home to a large Greek Amphitheater dating back to around 450 BCE. Jonathan L has some beautiful photos.
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Greek debt deal will raise taxes on tourists
Demonstration last week in Syntagma square, calling for No vote in referendum on austerity pact. After agreement, new demonstrations call for rejecting the agreement. The recent deal between Greece and European finance authorities is not...
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Spain, Portugal gain tourists in Greek crisis
Lisbon—a winner as the Greek crisis cuts into Greek vacation bookings One man's famine is turning into another man's feast. As tourist bookings for Greece stumble in the midst of the Euro crisis and uncertainty about supplies of money,...
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Visiting Siracusa, One of Sicily's Oldest Cities
Jonathan L visits Siracusa, one of the oldest cities in Sicily.
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Learn about Yacht Sailing Experience in Greece
Greece has always been a beautiful country in the Mediterranean region. Several people visit this country year after year to have a wonderful vacation. Unfortunately, when large numbers of people gather on the streets, beaches and other places, many would feel tiresome and this suffocated feeling takes a lot of out of the enjoyment. In such a situation, you can depend on a reliable yacht charter Greece Company to enjoy an inspiring cruise experience. Refreshing experience and world class...
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Sept. 16, 2016: Stavrovouni Monastery, Cyprus
One of the world's oldest monasteries, dating to the 4th century, Stavrovouni sits on a hilltop in Cyprus, where Ian Cook visited it.
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Segesta, Sicily (Where Gumbo Was #196)
Gumbo was visiting the archaeologic park in Segesta, Sicily. Situated on the hills of a beautiful mountaineous region, the site has a well preserved Greek Doric Temple and an amphitheater that is used even to this day.
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A Fall visit to Crete
George G shares some good memories and photos of a restful vacation on Greek's largest island.
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Re: Segesta, Sicily (Where Gumbo Was #196)
Wonderful presentation DrF. Enjoyed sharing your travels !
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Tables of Greece
Judy Barford relives a pleasant time touring the Greek Islands, taking shots of outdoor eateries.
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Re: Tables of Greece
I can taste the seafood all the way to the western USA. Terrific photos!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 22, 2014: Greek Cathedral, Vienna
Sometimes, while traveling, you walk past something; it looks interesting, but it's not open. You poke your eyes and lens in as best you can, and grab a shot...and then, over the years following you keep coming back to the image and you know you have to return.
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Re: A Nice Selection of Greek Pies
Yes, I do. The only sweet ones are the Bougatsas with the icing sugar on top. The ones on the left of the top shelf are filled with feta, as are the sesame-covered rings. The two huge ones in between those are filled with cheese and ham. On the left of the bottom shelf are the chicken pies and the middle ones are filled with spinach and feta (Spanakopita). My favourites are the ones on the bottom right: firm, but flaky, pastry filled with a mixture of three different cheeses. And they all...
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Re: A Nice Selection of Greek Pies
Sounds delicious! Need to tag along with you on your next journey to Greece
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Re: A Nice Selection of Greek Pies
It's a wonderful country. We first went to Greece in 1976 and have been back regularly. However, the 'real' Greece is becoming increasingly difficult to find - too many places now resemble what you might find in the tourist hotspots of Spain or Turkey. Climate change has added another issue: the summers are getting unbearably hot. Even now the temperature is around 40C. 28C to 30C is what you would expect.
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Re: An (Almost) Lost Taverna Classic: Stuffed Squid
It's a lovely dish, but a lot more work than simply grilling some fish or meat - which is probably the chief reason why it has become a rare item on the menu. Many tourists, of course, also are afraid of trying something they are not familiar with.
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Re: Understated Excellence: Grilled Octopus with Horta
Sounds horrific - where/ when was that?
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Re: Understated Excellence: Grilled Octopus with Horta
Not ever on my food list. Went to a European event and they had baby octopus floating in a water bowl with lettuce leaves and they would snip off the small tentacles with sharp pliers. I had to look away.