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Hey! We’re Livia & Sam, a Swede and a Brit travelling around the world. Welcome to our travel blog! We’ve been on the road now for [DateCounter startDate=”2018-09-28″ endDate=”now” format=”Days”] days! You can find more information about who we are and what we’re doing on our About us page

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Have you been to the Acropolis in Athens? 🐾 I

Have you been to the Acropolis in Athens?
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I've visited twice now, the first time I went was way back in 2017 and I was fortunate enough to get a photo right in front of the Parthenon. When I visited this week I tried to stage the same picture and a lady came up to my assistants and said.. "No photos with objects". I've heard from other plushies about this rule and the similar problems they've had but this is my first time experiencing it
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I guess it's OK for people to take photos with their Gucci bags and pretty dresses and tag designers etc. but it seems us plushies are seen as objects here. Oh well, I still managed to quick a pic at the Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia anyway
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Not being disheartened my assistants promptly donned their Paddington face masks kindly sent to them by @elgateproducts and channeled their inner bear! How do you think they look?
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Wishing you all a great weekend from sunny Greece 🇬🇷
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Often imitated, never duplicated 🐾 Among the a

Often imitated, never duplicated
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Among the agora’s many temples, alters and other shrines, the temple of Hephaestus is one of the best preserved of its type in Greece 🇬🇷 Built to honour Hephaistos, the patron of metal workers and Athena Ergane, patroness of potters and crafts in general, it was built around the same time as the Parthenon, two and a half thousand years ago!
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The building has inspired many other works around the world such as The English Garden in Söderfors Sweden, the Vermont State House, the Old Montgomery County Court House, Ohio, the Old Royal High School in Edinburgh... The list goes on and on
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Sometimes I sit and think, sometimes I just sit
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It's a wonderful place to enjoy in the shade of the trees. You can admire this beautiful building and maybe meet the resident tortoise who visits the lawn in front of Hephaestus Temple. He certainly seem to like the attention of passers-by
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Athens best kept secret 🐾 Perched precariously

Athens best kept secret
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Perched precariously on the slopes of the Acropolis hill, Anafiotika district is a tranquil oasis in the bustling heart of downtown Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 It sits beneath Athens’ most famous tourist attraction, yet it remains relatively undiscovered. Locals greet you with a 'Kalimera' as they tend their gardens, water the fragrant flower beds and feed the many stray cats that roam the streets.
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The architecture here is more reminiscent of Santorini than central Athens because the houses in Anafiotika, erected on the northeast side of the Athenian Acropolis, were built mid nineteenth century by the expert builders who had been hired to build the Royal Palace for the first Greek King, King Otto. The construction workers, most from the Greek island Anafi and other Cycladic islands, missed their home and decided to establish a small housing area with the emblematic Cycladic architecture style on the hillside.
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Houses are small and mostly cubic, small streets that often end up to ladders or even dead-ends at terraces, where one can sit and enjoy the night view of the city. In this oasis of tranquility, nestled beneath the walls of the Acropolis, the intensity of Athens seems miles away
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The most loved church in Athens 🐾 In the middl

The most loved church in Athens
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In the middle of the busiest shopping street, amid the hustle and bustle at the edge of the Plaka district is one of the oldest churches in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea was built some time in the 11th century over an ancient Greek temple dedicated to the worship of a goddess, thats over a thousand years ago!
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In 1834, during the construction of Ermou Street, the authorities considered plans to relocate or demolish the church. The monument was saved thanks to the intervention of the King Ludwig of Bavaria and the church was preserved at the present location
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The church now belongs to the University of Athens and continues to stand out as a unique part of the city’s history
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**Zappeion Exclusive 🇬🇷 ** 🐾 In 1869, th

**Zappeion Exclusive 🇬🇷 **
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In 1869, the Greek Parliament allocated 80,000 square metres (860,000 sq ft) of public land in the heart of the Greek capital between the Palace Gardens and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games and the promotion of the Αrts. Designed by the famous Danish architect Theophil Hansen, the Zappeion Megaron follows a simple classical form, with elements and details influenced by ancient Greece’s classical period. Interestingly enough is almost identical to the Parliament of Austria in Vienna
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It was first used during the 1896 Summer Olympics as the main fencing hall and also as the Athens Radio Station, the country’s first official national radio broadcaster. The signing of the documents formalizing Greece's accession to the European Community in May, 1979 took place at the Zappeion Megaron
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The Zappeion Megaron is owned by the City of Athens and unfortunately, its incredibly beautiful interior is NOT currently accessible to the general public, however it is available for hosting cultural events, art exhibitions, conferences and scientific seminars. I was granted special access to make these photos for which I am extremely grateful and deeply humbled
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I'm back in Greece 🇬🇷 🐾 I was last here

I'm back in Greece 🇬🇷
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I was last here in 2017 (before my account was started). At this time I was just a borrowed bear making some fun snaps to send back to family in Sweden. Little did I imagine that 4 years and 28 countries later I'd be back with my own account still telling stories of my travels
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I'm in Athens for a few weeks and you can't visit this amazing city without seeing the Acropolis. It dominates the skyline and rises up 150m from the throng of all the traffic as an amazing testament to architects and builders from over 2500 years ago. Did you know that during its lifetime the Parthenon has been a temple, a church, and a mosque?!
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Some of the best views (which are also free) are from the 'Hill of the Muses' just 500m southwest from The Acropolis of Athens. This hill used to have a shrine to the Muses, hence the name. These shrines were for the nine goddesses that were thought to inspire creative ideas in writing, music, history, poetry and dance. Nowadays, we still think of a 'muse' being someone who inspires great art. It's a perfect spot for me to contemplate what I want to experience here in Greece and what I might want to be doing in the future
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And so, as I sit here amongst the history and the roots of modern civilization, I am reminded of the quote by the Philosopher Demosthenes, 'Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises'. Indeed, the small steps we take today will shape our path for tomorrow. Everything we want to achieve can be made possible by taking baby steps towards our future goals
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Which of these photos is the real building? 🐾

Which of these photos is the real building?
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Here in Yaremche, near the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine 🇺🇦 there is a fun little miniature village with all the famous local buildings set out in a beautiful little garden
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I love architecture and this was the perfect spot for me to indulge in a bit of Phenomenology, or the philosophical study of structures
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I find the wooden buildings here most appealing, the simplicity is beautiful and the cohesiveness with the landscape is sublime, the basic intent of the buildings are combined with the natural raw materials of the surroundings which makes them blend in and give them a sense of belonging
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I really enjoyed this small museum as many of the buildings I visit are waaay too big, these we're just my size
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This is my last post from Ukraine, which has been such a surprising and friendly country. The food here has been amazing, the locals have been generous and kind and I've met so many friendly people and explored so many beautiful places. If you have the chance, you should definitely add this place to your bucketlist
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Do you like honey? 🐾 I do and here in Yaremche

Do you like honey?
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I do and here in Yaremche, near the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine I've noticed many houses keep bees. Ukraine is the fifth largest producer of honey in the world, most of which goes to the EU and Ukrainians even boast the worlds largest bee-keeping museum in Kiev
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The science and art of managing honey bees called apiculture or beekeeping and the location where bees are kept is called an apiary or 'bee yard'. It is a centuries-old tradition as it is such an important element in the sweet diet of humans. Before knowing how to manufacture sugar, humans depended largely on honey as sweetener
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In the 3rd picture is my host for the week, Petro. He has about 23 beehives and tends to them several times a day. He wears a veil to protect his face, but he doesn't wear gloves because they inhibit delicate manipulations. He doesn't just produce honey either, he also makes beeswax candles for the local church and for his family. I didn't need any protection as bees have a hard time penetrating my fur 🐻💛🖤🐝
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Do you like to escape to the countryside? 🐾 I'

Do you like to escape to the countryside?
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I've travelled to Yaremche, a popular tourist center in eastern part of Ukraine 🇺🇦 near the Carpathian Mountains. I've come to escape city life for a bit and enjoy the beautiful nature, clean air, and picturesque valley of the Prut River which are the main attractions of Yaremche
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Idyllic forests and meadows dominate the town and its surroundings where life runs at a different pace and you can still see locals collecting hay and working their small holdings by hand
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Yaremche became famous as a winter resort town when the citizens of Lviv, Kraków and Warsaw came here to ski and soak themselves in the mineral baths. It became part of the 'Karpatsky National Park' in the 1980, the first National Park in Ukraine. It's less busy in the summer, but is still very much a weekend resort town with tourists flooding in on Friday and departing Sunday evening
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There's not so much to do except enjoy the countryside, go for walks, relax and enjoy some Carpathian food, which is just what I think I needed right now
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Cappadocia at night. The sounds and colors of this

Cappadocia at night. The sounds and colors of this place after the sun goes down are beautiful, the landscape even more dreamy.
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Welcome to Cappadocia! . We've spent 5 days wand

Welcome to Cappadocia!
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We've spent 5 days wandering around this amazing part of Turkey 🇹🇷 The hiking trails are incredible and we've clocked up about 45km so far around Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, Rose Valley and even hit the top of White Mountain!
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Just a few days left and still a few more canyons to get lost in
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A different kind of view of the Hagia Sophia here

A different kind of view of the Hagia Sophia here in Istanbul, Turkey
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Less crowded this week and a better opportunity to soak up the atmosphere. We arrived just before prayers and had the chance to listen to the Muezzin sing the adhán
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A few days ago Livia celebrated her 30th birthday

A few days ago Livia celebrated her 30th birthday and in typical fashion we 'splashed out' with a visit to an awesome Russian restaurant here in Istanbul, champagne, cocktails, silver service... the works! Happy Birthday my love. I hope you had a great day. Here's to many more to come 🎉💐🎂🎈🎁
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Turkish coffee! . The juice you need to get up a

Turkish coffee!
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The juice you need to get up and go, thick, rich and velvety smooth. Enjoy with a chunk of chocolate and a glass of water
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Welcome to Turkey! 🇹🇷 . The Hagia Sophia I

Welcome to Turkey! 🇹🇷
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The Hagia Sophia Istanbul is jewel for the Muslim world and as the grand mosque of the sultans.
Stunningly beautiful and a real jaw dropper, an awesome start to traveling this beautiful and for me, unknown country
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Happy Mothers Day! . Actually surprised this wasn

Happy Mothers Day!
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Actually surprised this wasn't in black and white 😂 And you may also be surprised that yes, i actually had hair!
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Thanks mum for sticking by me, we've had our ups and downs, but I know we love each other very much
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Keep rocking those magnificent dresses 👗
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Today is our 5 year anniversary. Once I only dream

Today is our 5 year anniversary. Once I only dreamed we could be together, but love shines through. Now 5 years of love and being loved unconditionally 5 years of lifting each other up and being a better person 5 years of fun 5 years of laughs and 5 years hugs We've experienced half the world together and hopefully we'll spend the next five exploring the rest. Here's to the most awesome woman I know and who has made me the man I am today. I love you @ltulipa ❤️🥰
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Continuing on the street food theme, this guy sold

Continuing on the street food theme, this guy sold the most awesome Tikka Paneer.. a soft grilled cheese smothered in delicious spices. Damn Indian food is awesome 😋
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