Last updated on February 28th, 2025 at 03:29 pmAthens is the oldest capital city in Europe, with a population of around 5 million people. With history spanning thousands of years, Greece is considered the birthplace of western civilization. The long recession has allowed Athens to transform itself into a multi-layered society influenced by European neighbors….
Last updated on February 25th, 2025 at 05:24 pm This is a guest post written by Alex’s father, Alexander Kallimanis Sr. He originally hails from Pyrgos Greece, and dabbled in writing for many of the 86 years he’s resided on the planet (55 of which he’s spent in the United States). Alexander Kallimanis Sr. authored a…
Last updated on February 5th, 2025 at 11:54 amGeorge Washington was the first president of the United States. He was also the general who led the American revolutionaries into battle, ultimately defeating England for independence. This is immortalized with the phallic Washington Monument, along with his face adorning the front of the US dollar bill…
Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 08:40 pmWe previously resided in Amsterdam for over three years and saw much of the country during that time. Holland may be flat, but its countryside is particularly picturesque, especially in spring. During tulip season, the flower fields brighten the terrain alongside numerous cattle farms, green houses and…
Last updated on January 17th, 2025 at 05:27 pmAt a distant glance, modern Athens resembles an outgrown concrete jungle. Greece is one of the most visited countries in the world, yet many skip Athens and fly straight to one of the islands. But Athens is one of the few capital cities where you can catch…
