I spent my 50th birthday swimming around Greek islands with friends. Even though we were the slowest, it built my confidence.

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Fiona Govan underwater with fish near Greek islands.
Fiona Govan celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming around the Greek islands.

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I'm a California landlord who bought my first rental property in Greece. It went so well, I'm already looking for more.

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Alex Pettas bought an apartment in Athens, Greece, to use as an Airbnb.

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My solo trip to Greece helped me reset, but there are 5 things that would've made it even better

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Overhead shot of Zakynthos, an island in Greece.
Katka Lapelosova took a solo trip to Zakynthos, a Greek island.

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Museums or Crime Scenes: The Contentious History of World’s Most Famous Artifacts

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Greece doubles down on its anti-cruise rebellion

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Tourists taking photos in Santorini
The Greek government has announced that cruise passengers must pay a €20 ($22) tax to visit some of its most popular islands during peak summer months.

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Horrifying Fish Die-Off Sparks Ecological Nightmare for Greek Coastal Town

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Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

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Tourists gather and take photos in the town of Oia in Santorini
A crowd gathers to take photos in Santorini.

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9 countries where people can retire in comfort by 62

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Retirement ages vary worldwide. In countries like Greece, Luxembourg, and South Korea, the normal retirement age is 62.

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Greece responds to backlash after introducing a 6-day workweek

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The Greek government defended its six-day workweek policy after receiving backlash.

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A helicopter can now deliver you to 11 Greek islands in a quarter of the time a ferry takes

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View from the hillside on Corfu Island in Greece.
Hoper offers scheduled helicopter flights to and from 11 destinations in Greece.

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