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Isthmus of Corinth

In this video, we are going to explore the ruins of Isthmus, located on the Isthmus of Corinth, a few meters from the Corinth Canal and we are going to tell the story of the Isthmian Games, the Panhellenic games that were held at this site in honor of Poseidon.

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Why starting the Camino de Santiago from Sarria is a BAD idea?

In this video, we’ll try to explain the popularity of Sarria as a starting point for the Camino de Santiago, as well as the reasons why we think it’s a bad idea to start in Sarria, including the most popular arguments and less discussed reasons, as well as an alternative starting point for a more complete experience.

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The bunkers of the Corinth Canal

In this video, we explore 4 of the multiple German bunkers that protected the canal of the Corinth isthmus during World War II.

The bunkers are found in a ruined state, but they are easily visitable.

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The story of the Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal that allows ships to navigate from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea, avoiding circumnavigating the Peloponnese peninsula, whose rocky coastline is extremely dangerous and thus saving hundreds of kilometers.

Its history involves many ups and downs, failed attempts and even battles.

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Tatoi – Exploring the ruins of House of the Director

Within the ruins of Tatoi, there exists a property completely open to exploration, the house of the director of Tatoi.

In this video we explore the ruins from the inside.

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Tatoi: a royal palace in ruins

In this video we explore the ruins of the royal estate of Tatoi, which belonged to the Greek royal family.

It was the childhood home of Queen Sofia of Spain, and her brother, King Constantine II of Greece.

In this video, we are not only going to visit the royal palace, but also the estate and the pantheon of the kings of Greece, while I will tell you a little history, as well as some curiosities.

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How much money does it cost to do the Camino de Santiago?

In this video, we analyze how much money is needed to do the Camino de Santiago, first segregating what are the main expenses, the different types of pilgrims, tips for saving money and an approximate cost for the most common routes.

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Castello Rosso, on Karistos, Greece

In the adventure of the day we visited the red castle of Karistos, in the Greek island of Euboia, in Greece.

The castle of a thousand years of age passed through many hands, being a Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman castle, before ending up in Greek hands.

In this video, we explore it in detail.

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The sanctuary of the Egyptian gods of Marathon, Greece

In this video, we visit the ruins of the Egyptian temple of Marathon, Greece.

In this video, we visit the ruins of the Egyptian temple to the gods, in the vicinity of Marathon, in Greece.

The temple was funded by a very rich Roman senator, named Herodes Atticus, more known for having built the odeon of Athens, and the Nymphaeum of Olympia.

Herodes Atticus had his villa in the vicinity in which his own statue and the one of his wife have been found.

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The Secret of the Success of the Way of St. James

The success of the Camino de Santiago is undeniable and a world phenomenon.

However, the reasons are not so clear.

In this video, I analyze a personal theory that is not related to the reasons usually cited, and that is not related to famous movies, books, or social media.