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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Kindness of strangers: As I waited under the relentless sun, a woman brought me a freshly made feast

She came directly up to me and offered the tray, accompanied by a torrent of incomprehensible Greek

The straps of my backpack dug hard into my shoulders as I trudged like a zombie through the sweltering heat. I was hitchhiking across the Greek island of Crete in summertime and had been dropped off in a small village miles from anywhere, hoping to pick up my next ride. It was 1978 and probably didn’t help that I looked every inch the hippie – jewellery, bushy beard and dusty clothes.

Cars passed only infrequently, maybe one every half hour. When they did, they hurtled past like unstoppable express trains, without a sideways glance my way. I took a seat on a low stone wall and hoped for the best. But after several hours under the relentless sun, I was beginning to think I’d never get out of the place. A few houses dotted the main road but the village seemed to be asleep.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026

SAMPLE BOHOL ITINERARIES for 3, 4, 5, 6 Days Tour or More + Tourist Spots to Visit!

The Province of Bohol in central Philippines is gifted with so many natural wonders. Without a doubt, it is one of the top tourist destinations and most visited tourist spots in the Philippines. Discover the natural wonders of Bohol, one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines famous for its world-renowned Chocolate Hills, pristine white-sand beaches, vibrant marine life, and

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