From Athens to Venice – Experiencing the Flavors of the Mediterranean and Adriatic

By Pegah Aarabi

      Never will you find a bigger departure from the everyday than along the shores of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas. Full of life, with stunning views, and offering all the tastes and sounds to overwhelm your senses, few people think of the shoreline connection between Athens and Venice. But just up the Mediterranean and into the Adriatic and you'll find yourself easily accessing two of the biggest destinations in the world.

Traveling to these tourist hot-spots, I found myself seeking more than the made-for-tourist areas. Starting in Athens, the thriving metropolis offers ancient history, archeological wonders, coastline beaches and an Opa! spirit that makes the city what it is.

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