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Some Great Place follows Sam and Stephanie as we live in cities around the world, documenting local culture, daily life, practical realities, and the places that give each stay its character.

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Forested slopes and limestone ridges of Mount Olympus in early autumn

Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki: Where the History Began

From Mount Olympus to Aigai, Berea, and Pella, we trace northern Greece through ancient Macedon, Paul's journey, local food, and twelve nights in Thessaloniki.

Week 2 · October 15, 2026

The Arch of Galerius beside apartment buildings in central Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki: History Underfoot

A first week in Thessaloniki, Greece, exploring Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, Vlatadon Monastery, the Apostle Paul, Ano Poli, local food, and the daily life layered across more than two thousand years of history.

Week 1 · October 8, 2026

Pale limestone cliffs above the blue Ionian Sea at Gremina.

Sarandë, Albania

Sarandë: The Coast at Summer's End

Our final week in Sarandë, Albania: swimming at Krorëza, Kakome and Mirror Beach, coastal history, fresh fish, and the costs of a month on the Albanian Riviera.

Week 4 · October 1, 2026

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View of Split from Marjan Hill, with red rooftops, the Adriatic Sea, mountains, and the old city below.

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Morning light entering the Narrows in Zion National Park as hikers move through the Virgin River between canyon walls.

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