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Why Not Thessaloniki? Discover Greece’s Beautiful North!
As we come to the last part of our Slow Travel around Greece series, we explore the country’s northern city of Thessaloniki. While Athens is an undisputed Must-Visit in Greece, Thessaloniki is often overlooked. Undeservedly, I have to say, since it is the cultural capital of Greece. The city has a vibrant bohemian flair with so much history and art around every corner. Walking through the streets of Thessaloniki, you get a feeling of the ‘real’ Greece with all its trials and tribulations. No make-up, no pretending! We travelled to Thessaloniki in October 2020 and were blown away by this stunning place! Join us today to have a closer look…
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In the Shadows of the Acropolis – When All You Need Is Hope!
An eye-opening tour through the dark parts of Athens, where the invisible is in plain sight! Athens has truly stolen my heart! Spending a month here we got to know the city beyond the tourist sights! One of the most memorable experiences we had here was visiting Shedia Home – a place where the homeless find hope and purpose. Joining their Invisible Tour was an eye-opening and unforgettable experience I would like to share. Athens In October 2020, during our ongoing COVID ‘nomadism’, we decided to spend a month in Greece. All we needed was a nice place to stay, not too expensive, with good wifi and ideally a becoming…
