The autonomous polity of Mount Athos!
Mount Athos. In 1960, Greek shipping magnate Yannis Carras, aboard his three-mast 58-meter schooner yacht Carita (later renamed Argonaftis), decided to cruise north to the Mount Athos peninsula of the Halkidiki region of Greece to celebrate the 1,000 year anniversary of the establishment of monasteries around Mount Athos, I am instinctively intrigued by any…
Pocket Earth : The best travel app in the world?
Pocket Earth. Being a frequent traveler as well as a smartphone user since such devices came on the market, I have tried and used many many travel apps these past few years. Most of the hundred or so travel apps on my iphone have provided only temporary help or specific help on one or other…
The Best of Juneau, Alaska!
Juneau . Juneau, the Capital of Alaska, has a lot to offer tourists. Do we go see the famous Mendenhall Glacier, or take a boat safari out to see the sea mammals, including humpback whales, or do we take a nature walk in the National Forest where bears roam free and sockeye salmon swim…
The Art of Travel Preparation ~ Part 1
THE ART OF TRAVEL PREPARATION ~ PART 1 Behind-the-scenes tips on Efficient Organization for Packing and Departure Aaah, that big trip is coming up. You are going to one of the top destinations on your “bucket list”, but “how” will you decide what to bring? From extra chargers for your devices or a Tens Unit…
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