Pros and Cons of Living in Greece ©iStock/Ihor_Tailwind Cost of Living Pros: Greece is super-affordable,especially when compared to North America and much of the rest of Europe. Prices for daily essentials (food, transport, etc.) are at least 20% cheaper than in the U.S., and costs...
There are people of all shapes, sizes, abilities, and ages bicycle touring around the world as you read this. They are all having a unique travel adventure, pushing their own limits, finding out more about themselves, and exploring this wonderful world of ours in a way which has a low im...
During our trip to Greece, Santorini was very high on our list for a visit. The photos we had seen with the stunning blue waters, colorful sunsets and the cliffside living made this a must-see for us. It was a bit of a stretch on our budget, but we took the plunge and scheduled o...
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The word "democracy" originates from an ancient Greek word that meant "rule of the people" and originally referred to the political system that existed in places like Athens in the 5th century BCE. Not everyone in ancient Greece was allowed to vote—slaves and women were excluded. ...
This was the greatest allure for me when I first started out as a professional proofreader; I was looking for a way to make good money without being tied down to a specific location. Proofreading has allowed me to work while visiting countries including Japan, Scotland, Greece, Germany, and...
ED Joyce is set to make his first appearance for Ireland in four years when he plays against the Northern Professionals XI at Comber on Sunday. The prolific Middlesex batsman has told National Coach Adrian Birrell that he hopes to get across to meet up with the other 13 members of the ICC...
My inefficient plans for Greece 10 322 May 17th, 2000, 04:49 PM #8 parrotfish Guest Posts: n/a I usually take the cruise-line's booking because it is always cheaper than what I could get myself, living in the middle of nowhere. If I could get a cheape...
One clear result of globalization is that an economic downturn in one country can have a domino effect on its trade partners. For example,the 2008 financial crisishad a severe impact on Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain. All of these countries were members of theEuropean Union, whi...
At the same time, while the sovereign debt crisis in Greece has ended, problems in several European nations have not altogether gone away, and governments have considered exiting the euro currency, following Britain's lead. All of these things are likely to keep the euro low for some time to...