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NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 80

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Every year in late May, thousands of nocturnal Jersey Tiger moths descend on a small valley on a large island in the Aegean Sea. The moths are drawn to Petaloudes (Butterfly Valley) by the post-rainy season moisture and the scent of the continent’s only Oriental Sweetgum Forest. The number of moths and how long they stay does vary. Generally they’re there through the Summer. Butterfly Valley is located on the island of Rhodes, about 16 miles from Rhodes Town. Rhodes is a port of call on most Aegean cruises.

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NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 70

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The Temple of Hephaestus is located within the area of the agora, the ancient cultural and political center of the city that is today the capital of our mystery country. Hephaestus was the god of fire, metal working, the art of sculpture and other crafts. Archaeological evidence places a number of blacksmith and pottery workshops in the near vicinity of his temple. The temple was built in the mid-5th-century BCE, a golden age of social and cultural innovation and productivity, and today is one of the most complete Doric temples standing anywhere.

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NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 60

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Located in the central part of our mystery country, Lake Plastiras is an artificial lake formed by the damning of the Tavropos River in 1960. The lake, also known as Tavropos Reservoir, attracts visitors looking for a break from congested cities and crowded tourist sites. Charming villages surround the lake, each with its own particular vantage on beautiful, serene nature. Outdoor recreating is a big draw, with canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain-biking and horseback riding just a few of the activities available at the lake. The spectacular monasteries of Meteora make an easy day-trip from Plastiras and the capital city is about a 4-hour drive to the south. 

 

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NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 32

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A magnificent 5th-century BCE Temple of Poseidon commands the end of a windswept promontory, 200 feet above the sea. It’s a dramatic and evocative place, well worth the pretty drive from the capital city, less than an hour along the Saronic Gulf. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to watch the sunset.

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NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 12

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The answer to the last episode (episode 11) is: Turkey.
Clue 1 – the Bosphorus Strait, click to read our post
Clue 2 – Mount Nemrut, click to read our post
Clue 3 – Sufi dervishes, click to read our post

Click to see tours to Turkey.

Now for this episode –

All the clues in this post refer to one Ya’lla Tours destination: Bahrain, Cuba, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Turkey, or United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai).

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