Greece's Legendary Argolis: Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio with Smaro Touloupa
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Smaro Touloupa was born in Piraeus and lives in downtown Athens. She majored in sociology, eventually found her calling in her studies to become a national qualified guide, and later went to London to complete her MA in Cultural Heritage Management. Since 1998 she has led educational and alumni tours for Stanford, Harvard, and Yale, Swan Hellenic, Abercrombie & Kent, the British Museum, the National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions, the American Institute of Archaeology, the Biblical Archaeology Society, the Smithsonian, and various specialized and academic groups, and has led private tours for Context Travel since 2013. She has published articles in British and Greek scientific journals and books on heritage interpretation and the impact of crisis and tourism on heritage. For the last five years she has also been involved in local and international programs training qualified guides in interpretation skills. She is fascinated by human creation and adaptation in time and space and the power of cultural identity, and as a result enjoys a lot travelling, trekking, reading, and meeting people – and fish (while scuba diving)!
Not suitable for children under age 13 (sensitive content).
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
This webinar was exactly what I wanted. The teacher gave an excellent summary of historical information and added a great intro to the area and what one can do on a visit. Excellent!
Smaro did an excellent job of giving a lot of info, while using effective visuals to show us and covered the material with deep knowledge. The time moved quickly and she covered everything. I would sign up for her sessions anytime.
The instructor was excellent and really made this area of Greece come alive! Now o really want Vito go!!
Outstanding lecture - perfect preparation for trip to the Peloponnese. Great blend of history, archeology, and what to see/do.
Our speaker was so expert and charming.
She brought back so many memories. My husband, who has since passed away, was born and educated in Athens.
I was lucky to see places where most Americans don't go.
One place I was surprised she did not mention is Monemvasia.
Of course I was there 15 years ago.
We stayed in a hotel that was built into the rocks.
I felt like I was living in an earlier century.
The way it was fortified , the fantastic views of the water, the narrow path to walk only wide enough for donkeys felt enveloping and intimate, wonderful dining.
Hopefully it has not become overly touristy.