Thessaloniki, formerly the Jerusalem of the Balkans
Thessaloniki, Greece is a city with a long history, which many nationalities have helped build over the centuries. The Greeks, the Turks, the Bulgarians, the Romans have all played major roles, but one group whose major contribution is at risk of being overlooked, because relatively few traces remain of its presence, is the Jews…
Marrakech Morocco via Paris France !
Marrakech Morocco via Paris France. Our previous posting was : “Dulles Airport to Marrakech via Paris France” ! We landed at Paris Orly airport a little after 11am, so only one and half hour late despite our unscheduled stop in New York. After collecting our luggage in the baggage claim area, we started looking for the check…
Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus
Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus! The distance between New York City and Washington DC is a mere 200 miles or so, but the area is one of the most densely populated in the United States and if you want to minimize travel time, cost or stress, you may want to…
BEST of Cyprus food : Fasolada !
Fasolada I love beans and bean soups, and the fasolada from Cyprus, a white bean and vegetable soup, is definitely one of my favorites! With a history dating back to the times of the ancient Greeks, the fasolada is popular in several Mediterranean countries. It is simple to prepare, uses inexpensive ingredients, and is extremely…
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