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Expertise
Greece on a budget, The Islands, Mainland, Athens and its burbs. For the basics on getting around...maybe I can help...I go there yearly and you can`t be as cheap as me .
Experience in the area
Worked & lived in Athens area for 5 years. (78-83 Was AFRS Radio Announcer (Denny West)at the time. Last visit: Mar/Sep 2005. Last time in Europe, June 2008 (Spain & Germany).
Organizations
Janesville Library (I have a card)
Publications
Stars & Stripes
Education/Credentials
I have a BS degree from UTSA, guess that means I can expound on just about anything ?
Awards and Honors
USAF Broadcasting's 'Thomas Jefferson Award'
Past/Present Clients
I am NOT a travel salesperson.
What do you like about this subject?
Keeps me young. (retired military USAF...I fly 'free'). NOTE: I do travel and there are times that I am away from a computer for up to 3-days. I am sorry for any delay in answering.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
A way to live year round in Greece ... without marry-ing into it.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
November 8th...on this day in 1977 the tomb of Philip of Macedon was discovered by Greek Arch. Monolis Andronikos. I'm wondering why it wasn't found centuries earlier ? The tomb of the father of Alexander is at VERGINA and is a very popular tourist site now in Northern Greece.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
It is November, beaches are now mostly deserted in Greece and the season of sun is gone til mid or late March. But this is still a wondertime for seeing the country without crowds and with good bargains on Pensions etc. ME? I am still thinking of beautiful islands and nude beaches for 2010 .
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jacky | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | you cannot believe how helpful that was ..... |
| jack nicholson | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| JD | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Denny - Thank you for your prompt ..... |
| Ruta | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Anton | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Who it may concern One word to ..... |
Recent Answers from Denny
2009-11-21 Bus from Meteora to Thessaloniki:
Yiasou Jacky, thanks for the question, In the Meteora area is Kalambaka & Trikala. Kalambaka is closer to Meteora and you can walk to the BUS stop in the center of town (where the FOUNTAIN is) and
2009-11-19 Greece:
Yiasou Haley, Corinthian, Ionic and Doric style of buildings then & now. (Columns etc). You can find background information on any one or all of these by doing a 'search'. I do not answer
2009-11-17 Nafplio to Olymplia:
Yiasou Michelle, thank you for the question, Not really the best idea ... as you will be on a bus (round trip) for about 10-hours ... 1 1/2 to Tripoli and another 3 1/2 Tripoli to Olympia. Cost about
2009-11-17 buses from Ioannina to corfu:
Yiasou Jack, = Follow Up = OK ... It is a 2-hour trip, first BUS is at 0615, last at 2000 (8pm). 8 trips a day. Just under every 2-hours. Denny --------------------------------O----------------------------
2009-11-12 Athens hotel:
Yiasou JD, thank you for the question, I do not like to recommend any hotels as there are many and I am always afraid the one(s) I recommend will NOT be to the persons liking. There are numerous
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