Tag Archives: Greece

Four years of July 4ths

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Yesterday marked the first 4th of July that I have celebrated in America since 2007. Ergo, I thought I’d take a look back at where I’ve been during my last few fourths. (and try saying “few fourths” several times fast) … Continue reading →

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jet-setting to France (life is rough): meet guest blogger Kate

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend–or a fantastic Easter weekend if that’s your thing. Mine was dotted with a mix of gluttony, hot yoga, unpredictable weather, retail therapy, and visits from far-away friends– all in all a superb spring weekend. … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day from some of the most beautiful places on the planet

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ya sas, s’agapo

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

… is what Mr. Morrison would have sung had he been Greek.  And is precisely what I said to Oia, the picturesque cliffside town that clings to the northernmost hook of the Thira (Santorini) cresent, the moment I arrived with … Continue reading →

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Sunday night souvenir: earrings from Athens, Greece

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Four years ago to the day, I was tucked into bed at the Neos Olympos Hotel (at $19.51 for the night) in Athens, sleeping soundly in a room shared by one of my favorite travel buddies.  The journey was our … Continue reading →

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random acts of stupidity and kindness in the birthplace of Western civilization

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

A few years back, I spent a summer living out my Indiana Jones fantasies on an archaeological excavation in Arcadia, Greece.  Archaeology is actually nothing like Indiana Jones, but for the sake of appearing much cooler than I actually am, … Continue reading →

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