I booked a private cabin on a 13-hour overnight ferry through Greece. The extra space made me feel like I was on a cruise.

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A docked ferry with the words
I booked a ride on a ferry with private rooms in Greece.

Maria Malyk

I've been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I'd return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

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Hannah in a long dress standing on a white stone street, surrounded by white buildings with blue doors and a red flowering tree overhead.
After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I'd visit again and others I'd skip next time.

Hannah Logan

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.

Photo by Lauren Elder

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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A professional headshot of a man in an office.
Alex Pettas bought an apartment in Athens, Greece, to use as an Airbnb.

Courtesy of Alex Pettas

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.

Katka Lapelosova

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

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A center and a Lapith struggling in a scene from the Elgin marbles.

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.

ARIS OIKONOMOU

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

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Image of dead fish floating in Greek waters

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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