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Fun Side Trips While Staying in Athens

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auroracoor1

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I've been to Athens. I have done side trips from Athens. Still, I love Rick Steve's work and I found this interesting! He visited some of the places I've seen, but frankly, he made me want to see them again. This was a fun watch!

One of the places I haven't been that he mentioned is Hydra. Such a cool-looking place.

 
I love Rick Steve's work. It's so fun and helpful. I loved that video you shared - I have never been to hydra and I want to! It's an easy day trip from Athens from what I understand but I might be tempted to stay there because it looks so cool.
 
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