Athens Articles

1). Greece – History and a Modern Touch By : Nomad Rick
Many consider Greece the cradle of modern civilization. The historical sites in the country are impressive. Still, Greece also has modern touches making it a good travel destination. Greece Walk practically anywhere in Greece and you are walking in the footsteps of antiquity. The home to such historical figures, fictional or not, as Plato and Homer.
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2). Athens – A Walk On The Wild Side By : Nomad Rick
Athens is known for archeological sites and history. If you want a break from history, Athens has much more to offer travelers. Athens You’ve seen the Acropolis, you’ve hit the museums and you’re trying to figure out if it is time to head to the islands. Wait! You’re missing much of the modern charm of Athens. There is a conundrum with many historically significant cities.
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3). Georgia Real Estate – Southern Hospitality By : Raynor
Known as the Peach State, Georgia is the state of southern hospitality. If you prefer the traditional southern culture, Georgia real estate is certainly worth a look. Georgia The largest state east of the Mississippi, Georgia has a long and glorious history. Civil war monuments are rife throughout the state as are small towns with turn of the century homes.
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4). Greek Civilization – What About The Women? By : Richard Monk
The men of ancient Greece are well known, from Hercules to Alexander the Great. Greek women are rarely mentioned and one has to wonder why? Greek Civilization – What About The Women? Ancient Greece was very much a patriarchal society. Sports were reserved for men. Literature, politics, philosophy and so on were as well. At least, this is what men wrote in the various publications we have from that time.
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5). Athens, Greece – A Whirlwind of History By : Nomad Rick
Athens is the pre-eminent city of Greece and the main arrival destination. No city mixes history and a chaotic energy better than Athens. Athens Athens is city with stunning archeological sites, colorful neighbors, overcrowding and smog like you’ve never seen it. For many travelers, the general impression is one of a poetic chaos. Roads are packed, taxi drivers are nuts and shops seem to spill off the sidewalks and into the middle of roads.
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6). Travel To Athens: A Gift From The Gods By : Frank Johnson
Travelers who expect to be greeted by lone standing relics of ancient Greece will be awestruck by the sprawling urban metropolis of today’s Athens. The capital city is an explorer’s paradise as historic gems are embedded within the modern day melee and cultural nuances of a turbulent past are written between the lines of concrete and the sparkling blue Aegean Sea.
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7). Taking The Family To Georgia For Some Fun By : Richard Rspad
Occasionally, there is a magical time when mom, dad and the kids all have nothing on the schedule. In such times, I highly recommend a trip to Georgia for some fun. Taking The Family To Georgia For Some Fun The state of Georgia is known as the Peach State, and it is the place to go for a peach of a trip! Planning a trip that will amuse the entire family, children and all, can be tough - but Georgia has enough activity, beauty and charm to satisfy even the pickiest traveler.
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8). What The Heck, Let’s Go To Georgia By : Richard Rspad
We all day dream about long and serene vacations. Unfortunately, few of us have the time to take them. Georgia offers you all of the benefits of a long vacation, even if you only have a couple of days. What The Heck, Let’s Go To Georgia Sick and tired of working all summer while it seems everyone else is on vacation? Well, how about joining the many.
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9). Sailing the Gulfs of Hydra and Argolikos in Greece By : ken jones
It is difficult to generalise about weather patterns within the area. In the summer months the north usually sees the Meltemi from the NNE - NE. But unlike the rest of the Aegean it is by no means guaranteed and if it does not blow winds are usually light and from the south. The prevailing wind in the south of the area is from the SE and it will blow from midday before calming in the evening.
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10). Sailing in the Northern Dodecanese Islands By : ken jones
In the summer the prevailing wind is the Meltemi that blows from the N – NW. It blows from June through to October and at its peak may reach a force 7. The spring and autumn sees winds from the SE, usually with strengths between 2 – 4. Summer temperatures can rise to 35 deg C. The winters are mild. The Dodecanese have been inhabited since prehistoric times.
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11). Sailing in Greece By : ken jones
It is difficult to generalise about weather patterns within the area. In the summer months the north usually sees the Meltemi from the NNE - NE. But unlike the rest of the Aegean it is by no means guaranteed and if it does not blow winds are usually light and from the south. The prevailing wind in the south of the area is from the SE and it will blow from midday before calming in the evening.
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12). Travel to greece By : Mansi gupta
Traveling to any new country away from one’s homeland for a vacation is exciting and filled with fun and when the destination country is such as Greece the excitement and joy attached with it are limitless. Traveling throughout Greece has been a hot favorite amongst both the historians and modern day vacationers. Many of the cities in Greece like Athens, Crete, Macedonia and other Islands of Greece hardly need any introduction.
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13). Overview of Greece for Travelers By : Richard Monk
From the Olympics to My Fat Greek Wedding, Greece has always been a cultural centerpiece in the history of man. Summing up its contribution requires a small library, but here is an overview. Overview of Greece for Travelers Greece was home to some of the earliest advanced civilizations. From the Minoans of the second BC millennium to Mycenaeans who established the basis of the current language, the country has produced cultural, philosophical, political and sport advancements unrivaled by others.
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14). Athens Taxi Ride – Extreme Sports By : Nomad Rick
Athens is a huge, congested city and the local taxis are your main means of getting around. The average Athens tax ride is inexpensive, just bring your helmet. Living on the Edge I had just arrived in Athens with a couple who’ll remain nameless. [He’s now a respectable doctor and married to someone else.] My buddy, “John”, had a Greek friend who lived in town named Stavos.
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15). How Socrates Influences Our Lives Today By : William Nugent
A brief history of the confrontation between Socrates and the Sophist philosophers in ancient Athens. A discussion of the concept of absolute truth contrasting it with modern and postmodern philosophy. Proof that the Bible is the ultimate source of absolute truth.
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