What You Need to Know Before Visiting the Acropolis
Everything you need to know before visiting the Acropolis, including the best way to beat the summer crowds.
Everything you need to know before visiting the Acropolis, including the best way to beat the summer crowds.
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I'm Dave Dean. In 2011 I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and set off to live, work and wander round the world, armed with a backpack, a good pair of boots, and no return ticket.
THIS IS MY STORY.