Greece

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Greece is a beautiful country that has a lot to offer. In Athens there is the rich history that you can explore. I have explored Athens and there is so much to see. You have to see the Acropolis; it is truly unbelievable to think that those buildings have been since the 5^th Century. Athens also offers other historical attractions but is mostly a touristy location so make sure to explore other places in Greece too.

On one trip to Greece we spent most of our time in the town of Nafplio. It is a seaport town, near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town has been inhabited since ancient times, but not many ruins are left. The castle of Bourtzi, which is shown above, was once used to protect the city from pirates and invaders but now holds their summer music festival. The town does offer many great hotels but the best way to truly immerse you in this town is to live in a house. It is a really great experience to get to not be in the really touristy areas.

Nafplio has many beaches sand and rock, a disclaimer- rock beaches become incredibly hot in the summer and are hard to walk on. It is a must to go scuba diving or snorkeling. The water is incredibly beautiful and allows for you to see a lot of sea creatures. One thing that was amazing was the amount of sea urchins that lined the sea floor. Please do not remove any alive sea creatures from the ocean.

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The island of Mykonos is truly gorgeous. It is hard to find words that describe the true beauty that this island offers. This is an island where swimming and diving is a must. The pure serene feeling you get while there is unlike anything else. This is a place where you relax and enjoy where you are.

The island of Santorini is another must see while in Greece. This island lies in the Aegean Sea, 120 miles southeast of the mainland. Santorini is known for its white houses with blue roofs. This island is also the home to the largest volcanic eruption ever recorded. Like everywhere in Greece there is always history to be discovered and learned about.