Archive for September, 2009
U2 in Athens – September 2010
I know some of you like to arrange for your summer vacation from the Winter or even Autumn. If you are planning to come to Greece, think about the beginnings of September 2010. On the 3rd of September U2 will be in Athens for a concert at the Olympic Stadium. I don’t know details about the ::More
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Grateful for the opportunity to see the Acropolis
Athens has been continuously inhabited for at least 4,500 years. Classical Athens became the leading city of ancient Greece in the 5th century BC, with its cultural achievements laying the foundations of Western civilization. By the end of Late Antiquity the city experienced decline followed by ::More
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An inspiring day in Plaka
We are staying in a district called, Plaka. It is the oldest district in Athens; so much different, since even the colour of painting the houses requires city approval. Plaka is about a 5 minute walk from most major sights in Athens. Having never been to Greece, this was great. Our day started ::More
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Vanderbilt football players in love with Greece
Miller and senior safety Joel Caldwell became the first Vanderbilt football players to take part in the school’s study abroad program. The teammates spent a month in Greece with 10 other students, taking advantage of an academic opportunity that may seem foreign to football players at other ::More
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Tsabropoulos Concert in Marathon – 2009
If you are still in Greece and you like jazz, you are very lucky! Vassilis Tsabropoulos, the Greek composer and pianist will give a concert at “Fragma”, near the lake of Marathon – Friday, September 18th. The concert is focused mainly on Tsabropoulos’ recent CD release ::More
