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Saturday, September 21, 2013

TAXIDI: Gorging On Greek Culture

The problem with planning a vacation to Greece is deciding which parts to visit. Unless you have unlimited time and money, you simply can?t take in all the wonders the country offers. The dilemma?s beauty is you probably won?t go wrong no matter where you choose because Greece?s every corner is packed with natural, ancient and modern treasures. So pick a few cities and islands and rest assured you can get a flavor of this storied land. Besides, once you visit, you?ll want to return.Most travelers begin and end their stay in Athens, a logical place to dive into Greek culture. Head from the airport into the city on the ultra-modern subway line built for the 2004 Olympics. Some four million people, one-third of the Greek population, live in the greater Athens area so vehicle traffic can be clogged.

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