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Greek Islands – Spetses

Monday, August 30th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
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August Full Moon Free Events

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
Each August full moon, the Greek government opens a selection of archaeological sites during the full moon. Admission is free and some sites offer concerts, dance, drama and other enticements.
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Greek Beauty Products

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
Can't travel with your own toiletries anymore? Here are my favorite Greek substitutes - and you may want to ship these back home.
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West Nile Virus Greece

Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
West Nile Virus hits Greece - should travelers to Greece be worried about West Nile Virus? How can you avoid West Nile virus in Greece?
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Demeter, Goddess of Plants

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
Fast facts on Demeter, Greek goddess of agriculture, mother of Persephone.
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Greek Wedding Interview

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
Getting married in Santorini - a true-life account of a great Greek wedding on the Greek island of Santorini.
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Nea Makri

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
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Cos (Kos) Asclepius' Island

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
Island of the Week - Kos. Description and links to accommodations, hotels, and other information about this special island, sacred to Asclepius and still a pilgrimage spot for modern physicians. From deTraci Regula, your Greece for Visitors Guide.
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Feast of the Dormition of t…

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary - All of Greece goes home for this festival - or at least it will seem that way to travelers. Find out the story behind one of the most sacred days in the Greek Orthodox calendar - the Assumption of Mary to Heaven.
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Locations for My Life in Ruins

Saturday, August 14th, 2010 | Author: gogreece.guide@about.com
Where in Greece was My Life in Ruins shot? What locations in Greece did they use in the new Nia Vardalos movie "My Life in Ruins" (aka Driving Aphrodite)? Where was My Life in Ruins filmed in Greece? What Greek island was My Life in Ruins shot on?
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