Agios Nikolaos, Crete

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Crete, Greece

Candy, Candie, Kandiye

Candie, a former name of Crete, exported candied fruits that were so popular they were known as ‘candy’.

Crete, Greece

Yasou from Crete

We used the ancient port city of Heraklion as our January base on the radiant Grecian island of Crete.

Athens, Greece

A for Athens

Learning Greek is arduous. Ναί (like nay) means yes and όχι (pronounced similar to okay) means no.

Athens, Greece

Birthplace of Democracy

Around 508 BCE, democracy as a form of government first began in Athens, Greece.

Athens, Greece

Cradle of Western Civilization

Much of Ancient Greek’s civilization, culture and philosophy became the foundation of Western civilization.

Spain, Zaragoza

Zaragoza’s Diverse Museums

An interesting and eclectic mix of museums were waiting for us to discover and savor in Zaragoza.

Province of Aragón, Spain

Adventures in Aragón

The history of Aragón has for years been a beacon inviting us to discover and travel its ancient roadways.

Spain, Zaragoza

Thanksgiving in Zaragoza

Creating ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Northeastern Spain was a challenge we joyfully accepted.

Province of Castellón, Spain

Carefree Car trip in Castellón

Driving through Castellón Province there were days we passed as many dust covered tractors as we did cars.