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Moving to Greece: first experience with Greek Bureaucracy
There is no bigger integration course than going through the process of getting all the documents needed to officially live in Greece. The Greek bureaucracy you face while moving to Greece, will teach you the meaning of siga siga, the use of the word “malaka“, and the value of a husband in Greek culture. Most…
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A traditional Greek wedding through the eyes of a foreigner
I vividly remember the first time I was invited to a traditional Greek wedding. It was a day full of cultural shocks and confusion. From gunshots to throwing rice and from writing my name on the bottom of the bride’s shoe to countless traditional Greek dances. A Greek wedding is full of rituals, religious as…
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The cave I will (n)ever see – Everything that went wrong lately
There is a cave just 80 kilometers away from the place I am right now. I heard about it a year ago and have been wanting to go ever since. The universe, however, seems to do everything to make sure I will never see it. My imagination of the Fraghthi cave My idea of the…
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Greek hospitality
When you enter Greece by car, cab, or bus, your first impression of the Greeks might be far from friendly. The busy streets of this country get the worst out of every person. The Greeks seem rude and impatient, honk their horns, push other cars off the road, and yell at each other out of…
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Travel in Greece with a dog?
I recently adopted a Greek stray dog called Persa. Although she is quite big for the van we live in, she is a lovely travel companion who really enhances my time in Greece. Persa is a great hiker, a good cuddler, and loves driving the winding Greek roads. However, some things in Greece have become…
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I can float here forever
I am now about three months into my journey to and through Greece. Month nr. 1 was about learning to drive and live in my van, while almost every day had set my destination. In the second month, my plans started to disappear, and I struggled with my new dog, the empty days, and living…
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Travel through history at Philippi
A visit to the ancient site of Philippi has been on my bucket list for years. Why? Well, it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece. But what has truly drawn me to visit this site, is that it tells a story of multiple eras. From the ancient Greeks, to the Romans,…
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A fresh start
It has been a while since my last update. Many of you have asked what’s happening or if I’m ok. And the answer is yes, I am good. Really good, even! However, it took me some time to get here. I traveled 1.000 km (600 miles) just to end up back at the beach I…
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1 Hour alone in Greece
The past three weeks have been the trail run of my journey Together with my boyfriend, I traveled 4.000 km (2.500 miles) through eleven countries to reach the starting point of my trip, Thessaloniki airport. Yesterday was the day I dropped him there and continued my journey by myself. This is the story of the…
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The guardian of the bears in Greece. Arcturos
Europe is famous for its cities and their architecture. From the Eiffel tower to the Colosseum and the Acropolis. Cities and building that shows the continent’s rich history. However, Europe used to be more than its metropolises. Before the arrival of those cities, European wildlife was widespread and diverse. Then, agriculture, mining, and construction (amongst…
