Greece

Some facts about Grece:

  • Greece is located in Southern Europe
  • Greece is the size of Ohio.
  • The average life expectancy at birth for a Greek is 80 years.
  • Greece has an estimated population of 11 million.
  • Athens is the 4th most populous capital city of the EU
  • Greece is often called the home of Western Civilization.
  • Greece is currently the most sexually active country in the world. (Durex Global Sex Survey).Greece is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Greece is a popular travel destination and has been featured many times on the Amateur Traveler.
  • Greece has half the seismic activity of Europe.
  • Greece has about 2,000 islands. (227 are inhibited)
  • Voting is required by law for every Greek citizen who is 18 or older.
  • Greece enjoys more than 250 days of sunshine per year.
Sailing In The Greek Islands – Episode 140

Sailing In The Greek Islands – Episode 140

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Anthony Sandberg from the OCSC about the sport of sailing, sailing vacations and sailing in the Aegean. Learn about private beaches, picturesque fishing villages and how you ...
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Travel to England and Greece Revisited – Episode 138

Travel to England and Greece Revisited – Episode 138

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The Amateur Traveler talks to himself about a recent visit to (England and) Greece. Hear about the Beatles Magic Mystery Tour in Liverpool, Some updates on London and then about Athens, Santorini ...
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Travel to Greece – Episode 96

Travel to Greece – Episode 96

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Alf Meier about his adopted home country of Greece. Alf gives us two different itineraries for Greece. The tourist circuit: Athens, Thessaloniki, Sparta, Andros, Delphi, Meteora. He ...
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The Greek Islands – Episode 94

The Greek Islands – Episode 94

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The Amateur Traveler talks to author Will Manus (This Way to Paradise – Dancing on the Tables, A Dog Called Leka) about the Greek Islands. Will and his wife stopped in Lindos ...
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