I write this post from Thessloniki, the second largest city in Greece located in the Macedonian province. Since leaving Athens on a week ago, I have been steadily moving north and seeing more of what mainland Greece has to offer. Tomorrow I fly to Santorini and begin phase 2 of my trip, an Intrepid sailing journey through the Cyclades islands. Delphi I took the bus from Athens to Delphi, and spent 1 day in Delphi. Delphi is a must visit for those interested in the ancient hi

I started my journey in Athens, and I'm impressed by both the city and Greece. I had imagined it to be a more rundown, gritty place with honking horns, chaotic streets, and litter, but instead, I was pleasantly surprised by how modern and clean the city is. It's been hot, but not unbearable. Flying in to Athens, you see a city surrounded by rolling hills and valleys, making this a hikers paradise. Visiting in August is manageable, though not ideal. Today, I managed to enjoy a

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