Traveling to GREECE in 2024? You NEED To Watch This Video!

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Want to travel to Greece this year? This guide is for you! In only 15 minutes, I cover everything you need to know before you go to this balkan nation.
Greece is simply splendid. It's a great place to spend a week, a month, a year. The blues of the ocean, greens of the islands and browns of the mountains make a truly remarkable backdrop for any vacations. Today we are going to talk about everything you need to know before you go to Greece. Come along for all the details!'
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Country Overview
03:59 Visas
04:25 Money
05:08 Internet
05:53 Transportation
07:30 Safety
08:40 Language
10:07 Food
11:42 My Greece Top 5
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@TalesFromTheRoad 6 ай бұрын

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@tripokarhdos Жыл бұрын

Some athenian tips: 1) Unless you have nerves of steel don't drive in Athens. The only thing we obey are traffic lights and sometimes stop signs. Also pedestrians rarely have the right of way so unless someone actually stops, don't cross. 2) Do yourself a favor and ask locals. We'll probably refer you to better places than the touristy stuff that charge 50 euros for two bites worth of salad. 3) While on the local part, also ask about the sketchy areas so that you can stay away from. Most common one is Omonoia, our city centre where you should probably stay away from after 8-9 PM. 4) Internet is everywhere, every shop has free wifi and some metro stations have too. You don't actually need a SIM card or pocket Wifi unless you plan on going to rural Greece where things noticebly are older. 5) Don't go to beaches in Athens like Edem or Kalamaki. While they pass the safe surveys before season, they aren't that clean to be honest. Your starting point should be Glyfada and on. 6) We love to teach you guys our language from basic greetings all the way up to our flagship "Malaka" and other delicacies. Just translate-check everything we teach you before using it. Cheers!

@gp3724 Ай бұрын

Point #2 is what I want to see and read. Can you share some good small local tavernas or restaurants that are actually local based and low touristy. Thanks

@tripokarhdos Ай бұрын

@@gp3724 So basically, whatever you see around Monastiraki that has to do with food, don't go. I mean there are some exceptions but I haven't had good food around that area in a long time. What you should look for in Monastiraki, Syntagma, Psirri, Thiseio, Kolonaki, Koukaki are bars. There are some that are seasonal and open their rooftops after easter. Also stay away from international brands like McDonald's etc, completely garbage, we only eat those when we are drunk at 6:30 AM and our taste buds are dead from alcohol. For food some of my favourites are: 1)A bar restaurant in Koukaki called "Riza-Riza". Pretty solid food, coktails as well, also not that expensive. They make coktails with greek spirits as well and some are fire. And it's close to metro as well. 2)In Moschato, which is an area south of athens next to Pireus, there is a place called "To Zempereki". It's more of a traditional taverna, good food but all plates are , as we Greeks call them, "in the middle plates" which means that we order to drink ( most of the times wine ) and order a bunch of plates for everyone to nimble while we drink. There are no main courses like steak or pasta or whatever but to be honest you don't need a main dish. Also I recommend "Pink semi-sweet wine" to drink. 3)If you want fish food, in Kallithea there is a fish tavern called "Psarotaverna Antonia". Hands down, one of the best fish I have eaten in Athens. You can also go to Mikrolimano in Pireus to some restaurants like "Fraoula" or "Jimmy's Fish" but expect to pay way more. 4)"Alladin", if you want to eat middle eastern cuisine. Kebab, falafel, gyros, stuff like that. ( They aren't afraid to use their spices, food is good but you feel like a rock afterwards ). 5) Classic taverna as you seek : "Mirtia". It's in the area called Nea smirni. All good nothing to say more. Those are some places that came to my mind , also if you want street food like Souvlaki or burger mostly anywhere you see is fine except those in Monastiraki centre. For burgers if you see a place called "Jackaroo" , that's where most of us eat when we want burgers. All those places are value for money and you'll eat pretty good. There are many more too, so take those I mentioned with a grain of salt and ask around some more! Tip 1: Ask for peoples personal favourite places instead of generalizing. Tip 2: If you eat a lot and feel kinda bad and all heavy and stuff, order a shot of Mastich. We drink this so we can digest easier and faster if we eat a lot. Also it tastes awesome. Hope I helped, cheers

@gp3724 Ай бұрын

@@tripokarhdos Thank you for the suggestions

@npaccon1639 Жыл бұрын

Loukoumades are not a shortbread cookie they are a fried donut normally with honey and cinnamon. You are describing Kourabiethes

@papertoyss Жыл бұрын

Funny that you mentioned Greek cuisine as largely influenced by the Ottoman one, for the Ottoman cuisine is vastly the Byzantine cuisine, which the Ottomans (REMINDER: Ottomans were nomads with therefore a nomadic cuisine) fully incorrporated and nowadays Turks consider just Turkish, erasing any historical memory of their nomadic past... and cuisine. The Byzantines had one of the most advanced cuisines you know. EDIT: (I forgot my manners) Thank you for making this video!

@johnny_dc4475 Жыл бұрын

The culinary history of Greece is significant since ancient times. The Ottomans absorbed the foods of many nations as Greece influenced they're cooking. Also you can find an ancient Greek cookbook which is similar to various Greek cuisine to this day.

@ninadiamant8937 Жыл бұрын

Oh! Could you name drop the book? 😊

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

We really appreciate the historic and geographic context in your video. We also look for authentic experiences - especially in places that are extra “touristy”.

@mattysantini1000 Жыл бұрын

Patras is a wonderful city as well. I spent Christmas there a few years ago visiting my ex. Beautiful views and lots of restaurants with great food.

@Cravenn5 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video❣️ Thank you for the in-depth experience.

@RicardoLopez-lf1tg Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!! I'm heading out there in a couple weeks and you covered a lot of things I've been wondering about! May the algorithm be ever in your favor !

@stephanieganas6872 Жыл бұрын

Nice video about Greece. I visited fall 2022 and had a wonderful time. Have relatives in Athens, Northern Epirus and Corfu. They took me everywhere including Meteora ( the monestaries on the mountains in Kalambaka). In Athens enjoy the street food (gyros, souvlakia). Your video made it easy to undertand how to navigate the country. Thanks.

@APeeKay Жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Many KZfaqrs seem to focus only on island hopping and your video felt well-rounded with country background, culture, practical tips and more.

@DogTagGameing Жыл бұрын

Amazing video great info, thanks man!

@thegallivanthropologists Жыл бұрын

Great advice. We just got back from Greece recently and have a full series of guides coming out over the next few weeks. Keep up the good work. I really enjoyed this video. If you want we have 5 Greece vlogs up already. Cheers! - Turtle

@conradpreen2368 4 ай бұрын

I've lived here in Greece for most of my life. Well done! that was a pretty good video, accurate and helpful to any traveller. So you got your loukoumades mixed up with your kourabiethes - happens all the time but hey whatever it is it tastes great!

@spritecranberry2592 Жыл бұрын

we're making a tour through greece in a couple weeks with school, I'm kinda scared but this was very helpful!

@JuliaGonzalesTravels Жыл бұрын

Great video very helpful with awesome details.

@bradyblacher3608 Жыл бұрын

I’m loving this series! These in depth deep dives of countries are super inspiring and make me wanna go!

@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@Demetri450 2 күн бұрын

I was in Greece last year, the entire month of June.

@jaredford330 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video with useful, practical information.

@gerdasnyman181 8 ай бұрын

Good information, thank you. Only in 1453 did Mehmed II capture Constantinople, putting an end to the Byzantine Empire. I think the Greek food culture might have been established long before the Ottoman empire. Just some fun facts;)

@MellyNicky 2 ай бұрын

Great Advice! thank you :)

@enalo6261 Жыл бұрын

Very informative,thanks!

@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@1983mojo1 6 ай бұрын

The food in Greece is very tasty !

@bellanaynay Жыл бұрын

great information! Thanks for sharing

@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@tedn6855 10 ай бұрын

One of those i just went to a country for the first time and spent a week so you got to listen to my tips videos.

@nixter888 6 ай бұрын

Greece is not only the Classical years,Greece is the Minyan,the Cycladian,Minoan, Mycenaean,classical Greece, Macedonia,and Byzantine civilizations.

@chrisanthimanolakis8394 Жыл бұрын

excellent

@RollyMagpayo 17 күн бұрын

I will watch this a few more times before September. Very informative. What’s the weather like in September to October? I’m from the Philippines and it is mostly hot here all year round.

@hyacinthe7 Жыл бұрын

Hold on: You said the "northern" region of Greece, which borders with Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, is home to Athens and the Acropolis. That's not right. Northern Greece's most important city is Thessaloniki. Athens is at the heart of southern Greece and has zero influence from neighbouring countries, unlike the north.

@conniep3164 Жыл бұрын

Southern Greece is the Peleponnnese

@hyacinthe7 Жыл бұрын

@@conniep3164 It's true that Athens being situated in Attica is considered central Greece, but because we have the north-south divide (and rivalry) like Italy, Athens is by default considered the main city of "southern" Greece. Besides, the Peloponnese has no city that is on par with Thessaloniki or Athens in terms of size, culture, and significance.

@conniep3164 Жыл бұрын

Athens is the capital of Greece.

@athanasioskosmas3915 Жыл бұрын

More like central with a bit southern in it. But lets be honest: with so many albanians Athens has the last few years the "influence" part from Albania is on point😂

@rosemiranda7300 Жыл бұрын

Good video but you forgot my favorite island,Kefalonia!

@BIGGOODBOY 2 ай бұрын

“‘Must watch”

@robertgruszka7099 10 ай бұрын

if I want to come and ride the mountain roads in Greece, what's the best time of the year to come? Is the any snow in the mountains during winter?

@williamaleman5460 Жыл бұрын

Good personality sound intelligent.

@dokanyon Жыл бұрын

Scams and thefts are the not the only ones in the safety section. You forgot to say there are no shootings, wars or terrorist attacks.

@passionatesingle Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of scammers,loads and loads of pickpockets in the centre of Athens, on buses,on trains,anywhere that is crowded. There have been shootings and terrorist attacks in the past but not in recent years. It's still safe in general but if you do stand out like a tourist just be careful.

@ninadiamant8937 Жыл бұрын

well, Greece doesn't have that many shootings or terrorist attack etc.

@julioc4978 Жыл бұрын

Great video, how widely are credit cards accepted? and how much cash should someone carry? Cheers

@passionatesingle Жыл бұрын

Cash is always a good idea to have especially if you are going to rural areas. Since covid I would say many transactions are now done with credit cards but it wasn't the case in the past. Just remember to ask for a receipt either way to avoid any tax evasion on the owners part. And if you are eating out always ask for a menu to see the prices as you might get charged something completely different. It has even happened to me as a greek.

@nadiapanozo5238 Жыл бұрын

I’m flying to Greece from the US this summer and the flight layover is in Iceland. Do I need a visa or like a transit visa because of the layover in Iceland? Also, I’m staying in Greece for 1 week then plan of flying to Poland but was hoping to stay in Poland for more than 1 week, how would I be able to do that? What/how do I get what I need if that is possible? I appreciate any help!!

@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын

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@jimgemelas4147 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any experience using an esim with an iphone 14 in Greece?

@AudiophileTubes 2 ай бұрын

We are travelling to Greece (from U.S.), and want to bring about 9500 dollars in cash with us. Can we keep the cash (and passports) on us in our pants pockets when going through security or customs? I would hate to have to put cash in that plastic bin, only to have it stolen! And is the limit still 10,000 dollars? Thanks in advance!

@user-jo4uj8yt6d Жыл бұрын

Έχεις κάνει κάποια λάθη αλλά δεν πειράζει. Ξέρω ότι δεν τα έκανες επίτηδες

@loiskostel934 2 ай бұрын

Very nice. A bit too fast--could not write fast enough.

@user-pc1hn8be3p Жыл бұрын

2:28 why is there a German swastika

@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын

That sign predates the Germans by thousands of years.

@shutupmanful 6 ай бұрын

How are you going to mention anything about the cyclades.. those are some of the most beautiful parts of Greece.

@Haveaniceday-cl3ru Жыл бұрын

สวัสดี

@CFUSA Жыл бұрын

What are the COVID entry rules for Greece? Thinking of going in August

@doublep1980 Жыл бұрын

COVID restrictions have been completely lifted, only in hospitals/ pharmacies/ at the dentist, face masks are required.

@CFUSA Жыл бұрын

@@doublep1980 cool thank you for the response!

@athanasioskosmas3915 Жыл бұрын

No. Its completely free although on very crowded places it wont be bad if you wear mask to be completely safe. But its yiur choice

@helenahelena289 Ай бұрын

The accoustics is disturbing..

@yiannisr3784 2 ай бұрын

my friend must read the story first and then have an opinion

@melissaraef Жыл бұрын

Are any methods of transportation in Greece requiring people to wear masks?

@ninadiamant8937 Жыл бұрын

not that I know of

@athanasioskosmas3915 Жыл бұрын

Not anymore but it wont be bad to wear. Especially if its really crowded

@AthenBerlin 2 ай бұрын

Νο

@googlesmostwantedfrog147 Жыл бұрын

There is only 1 Macedonia and it is Greek

@AngryBytesNL Жыл бұрын

I see a lot of Aegina in this video...

@jacquie6141 Жыл бұрын

💖 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘮

@sithlordhibiscus9936 Жыл бұрын

"I want a trip to Athens." Me: *I buy ticket to Athens，GA* find a Greek fest!

@oscarvallecillo3224 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to be vaccinated to go to Greece ?

@JuliaGonzalesTravels Жыл бұрын

We just got back from Greece and we didn’t need to show our vaccination cards. Some taxis we did wear masks but other than than that it’s pretty open and flexible.

@passionatesingle Жыл бұрын

Not any longer.

@athanasioskosmas3915 Жыл бұрын

Not anymore

@JimmyTheGreek2000 Ай бұрын

03:18 - You made an error when you mention that the many great foods and dishes found in Greece came from Turkey, Nothing like that happened ! - First, the many great food and dishes were there during the Byzantine empire long before Turkey was a country and the foods came from Arabia, Persia, an as far as india and also from Italy (i.e the Roman Empire !). First, Name a dish or food that came from Turkmanistan and the Central Asian Countries ... None Exist ! Second, Eggplants (or aubergines), tomatoes, potatoes, oranges, lemons and corn and many other foods, did not exist in the past and were introduced to Europe in the 19th century. Eggplants came from India, tomatoes, potatoes and corn came form America, Lemons and oranges came from China. Nothing came from Turkey ! Turkey and the Otoman Empire got what it has today from the Byzantine and Persian Empires. There is nothing Turkish in Turkey, Just like in the British Museum !