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From Patras to Corinth
A Journey Through the Currant Fields
A Scenic Journey Along the Gulf
The road from Patras to Corinth runs along the beautiful Gulf of Corinth. On...
Natural Wonders and Ancient Stories of Greece
The Cave from Homer’s Odyssey
Nearly every natural feature of Ithaca is mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. Even a stalactite cave on the island matches the...
The Beauty and Mythology of the Ionian Islands
A Landscape Full of Legends
The Ionian Islands are not only known for their natural beauty and pleasant climate but also for the legends and...
Reaching Robert College by Boat
Passengers going to Robert College arrive by boat at Bebek, a peaceful town on the Bosphorus. From there, they walk up a gentle path...
Robert College a Monument of Education and Light
High on a rocky hill overlooking the Bosphorus, halfway between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, stands a remarkable institution: Robert College....
A Special Invitation to the Sultan’s Treasury
We were invited to visit the Sultan’s treasury, and our invitation card said we would be received at 11:30 a.m. We arrived a little...
A Strong Education System in Serbia
Since the time of King Michael, Serbia has developed an excellent public education system. A law was passed making school attendance compulsory for all...
Belgrade a City Between Two Rivers
The city of Belgrade is located on a high, narrow piece of land between two major rivers—the Sava and the Danube. In the last...
Peace Brings Prosperity to Serbia
Whenever Serbia enjoys a time of peace, the country grows richer quickly. The number of animals—such as sheep, goats, and cattle—increases fast, and the...
The Kidnapping of Miss Ellen M. Stone
The kidnapping of Miss Ellen M. Stone, an American missionary, and her companion, Mrs. Katarina Stephanova Tsilka, shocked the world in 1901. The two...
