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Adventures from Around the World with a Camera

Night Falls over Naxos as seen from the Portara
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3 Days in Naxos

Naxos, Greece

Where Santorini can be crowded and busy, Naxos is quiet and laid back. That doesn't mean it suffers from a lack of activities or historical sights. In the 3 days I was there I relaxed and learned about Greek history and culture, without the crowds of


Face Masks for Sale in Plaka
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A Walk Through Plaka

Athens, Greece

What do you get when you combine an open-air museum with a trendy tourist shopping area? You get one of the oldest historical neighborhoods of Athens, Plaka, known for its beautiful buildings, Byzantine churches, touristy shops, cafes, and taverns.


Writing in Stone at Painted Rock Petroglyph Site
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Stories in Stone: Ancient Voices

Desert Southwest; Arizona and Utah

The American desert southwest is a treasure trove of rock art. Tens of thousands of petroglyphs and pictographs have been discovered througout the region. The designs can be bold and prominently situated, or they can be tiny and concealed ...


Ancient Library of Ephesus
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Ephesus: Vanity Fair of the Ancient World

Ephesus, Turkey

Ephesus is a study in contrasts. Described as the "Vanity Fair of the Ancient World" for its worldliness, it's also the home of the apostle Paul, where he wrote the letter to the Ephesians.