Destination: Greece

Plan B? What's Plan B?!...

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [1044]

I'm still working on Plan B and find it difficult to accomplish in Crete. Alexandra, my Greek cabin mate on the boat to Crete, offered that the difference between Greeks and Americans is that Greeks are slower from the heat, while we Americans—most of ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, cultural observations, sightseeing, voluntourism

An unexpected turn of events...

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [4097]

I guess how you set your expectations has everything to do with the outcome of a situation. Or at least your perception of it. Take the overnight ferry from Athens to Crete, for instance. I was prepared for it to be like most ferries I’ve been on—a huge ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, planes trains & automobiles, sightseeing, voluntourism

Gallery: Greece

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 | By scottie | Photo Gallery

Greece(Pireaus, Mykonos, Athens)

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 | By scottie | Views [775]

Coming Soon!

Tags: Relaxation

Greek is greek to me...

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [932]

Yesterday I saw an English-language book titled “Learn Greek in 25 Years.” I thought this was pretty funny, especially since I am having quite a bit of trouble with the language. Greek is an Indo-European language, quite possibly the oldest in Europe ... Read more >

Tags: cultural observations, language

You snooze, you lose...

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [870]

Every culture has unspoken rules by which everyone abides. Take, for instance, the rule that tells you to move to the right on an escalator so people walking past can get by. Or, the rule that says you should allow passengers getting off a bus to get ... Read more >

Tags: Cultural Observations

Public transportation and high places...

Sun, 9 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [1139]

Taking public transportation in Europe is a bit like hopping into the clown car at the circus. If you’re even a little claustrophobic (like me) or averse to having any part of your body touch a strange, sweaty person (like me), then each trip on the bus ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, planes trains & automobiles, sightseeing

On the Acropolis, feral dogs, and the Roman Agora...

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [30062]

After my morning coffee, I decided to make the most of my day and head toward the Acropolis, which looms high above the city that was named for the very reason the Acropolis was built: to honor the goddess Athena. Assuming there would be a bus that would ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, doctors hospitals & health, sightseeing

A nauseating journey...

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [933]

In Morocco, each of my mates became sick with an affliction that affects travelers around the world. I guess I don’t really need to be delicate about this, since it's something that happens to everyone at one time or another. In Mexico, it's called ‘Montezuma’s ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, doctors hospitals & health, planes trains & automobiles

Gallery: Athens, Greece

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Greek Islands

Tue, 4 Jul 2006 | By colleen_finn | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Greece

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 | By smartin1978 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Greece

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 | By ontheroadandoff | Photo Gallery

Climbing on Mt Psiloritis and the White Mountains, Crete, Greece.

Sun, 5 Jun 2005 | By will | Views [6055] | Comments [1]

I spent April and May of 2005 in Crete, one of my favourite places and one where I’ve spent alot of time over the years, mainly walking and climbing. These short items were written as guide book updates. Ascent of Mt Psiloritis from Fourfouras ... Read more >

Tags: Trekking Route Descriptions

Photos: Mt Psiloritis

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 | By will | Photo Gallery