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Day Trip to Pilio

Day Trip to Pilio

In May, I visited Greece with my friend, Chrysa. Thanks to her and her family, I had the opportunity to experience Greece from a more local perspective. Chrysa is from Larissa, which is the fourth largest city in Greece. It’s located between Athens and Thessaloniki in the Thessaly region. Something you must do if you’re in Larissa is go to the various coffee shops, as the city is known for its coffee. People from Larissa drink coffee throughout the day…

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León: The Spanish City of Cortos and Tapas

León: The Spanish City of Cortos and Tapas

León is not the most well-known city in Spain, but it does have lots of things to see and do for its small size. As with other cities in the Castile and León region, the architecture is stunning. However, I was not in León for the historic buildings, but rather the cortos and tapas. Cortos are small glasses of beer while tapas are small plates of food. In León, it is typical to order a drink and receive a tapa…

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