This is Why I Love GREECE (More Than Just Beaches)

No video

This is Why I Love GREECE (More Than Just Beaches)

Рет қаралды 40,365

Күн бұрын

A day of exploring on the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos in the Aegean Sea.
Support Gabriel's videos on Patreon: / gabrieltraveler
Planning a budget traveling trip? "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" is a guidebook that's packed with practical travel info. For more info click here: amzn.to/2hRlQFi
Or check out "Following My Thumb", Gabriel's book of adventure travel stories: amzn.to/2EaWk7Q
More books: www.amazon.com...
Need gear for your adventures? Visit Gabriel's Amazon e-store for ideas: www.amazon.com...
Get $65 in credit using Airbnb for the first time: www.airbnb.com...
Want to book a hotel? I recommend this site: www.booking.co...
Get a Gabriel Traveler t-shirt: www.bonfire.co...
Follow on Instagram: / gabrieltraveler
Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: / gabrieltravelervideos
Join the "Love of Travel" Facebook group: / 224985807515334
Follow on Twitter: / gabrieltravel
Essays and travel stories: / gabrieltraveler
Lots more adventure travel at: gabrieltraveler...
Music during the video (in order):
"Mediterranian Mix 8" by Stefan Netsman
&
"Not Yet The End" by August Wilhelmsson
&
"Mediterranian Mix 1" by Stefan Netsman
Need some good music for your KZfaq videos? I use and recommend Epidemic Sound. To get a free 30-day trial click here: share.epidemics...
Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner of all video or photo content. Filmed with a DJI Osmo Action: amzn.to/3gSi8rA and a GoPro Hero 7 Black: amzn.to/3aKXM1M
**Disclaimer: Gabriel Morris is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, Gabriel earns revenue from qualifying purchases.
Need travel insurance? Here's the company I use, for adventurous travelers:
www.worldnomad...
Gabriel is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world off and on since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990 when he was 18 years old. He is author of "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", "Following My Thumb" and several other books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere.
Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

Пікірлер: 253

@jandoe6415 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an Irish man, now living in England but I was born on Crete. I am now travelling in Portugal but I am missing my beloved Greece. All the best to you.

@Alexs.2599 3 жыл бұрын

As a Greek I appreciate your love and interest in Greece. Thanks so more for all your videos.Yasas.

@ketoauntie7301 3 жыл бұрын

@Jennifer Rose Bruce I love Takkis 🙏🙏🙏💞

@maranakiegw 3 жыл бұрын

I’m greek and Greece loves you too.❤️

@effie-montreal 3 жыл бұрын

Greece is amazing love this country

@robertblue3795 3 жыл бұрын

We have a property on a Greek island and this is exactly what we do when we are there. Daytrips to all the beaches, eat at our favourite tavernas along the way. Nothing like it.

@_____J______ 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Greece has something unique and charming in it

@tonpap 3 жыл бұрын

Greece loves you back, Γαβριήλ!

@LaurenMiddleton28 3 жыл бұрын

You can see why some of the world's most powerful stayed around Greece. Magical for sure. The islands are so peaceful and quiet without the tourism bother.

@imrannaser3020 3 жыл бұрын

All of the islands have their own charming character but skiathos seems done by artists very very beautiful I am just amazed at the seeming perfection of it all and iam watching on my mobile just amazing amazing Greece ⭐🇬🇷

@Wanderlustwaltz 3 жыл бұрын

“I’m cautiously optimistic that I’m heading in the right direction “ You need to make Gabriel Traveler t-shirts with this on it. 😆 🤘🏾

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea.

@OLABLEE 3 жыл бұрын

I dont know very good English but I can write this : I LOVE GREECE 🇬🇷☦️

@eskarinablack4830 3 жыл бұрын

The church ''Holy temple of the birth of Christ'' is magnificent! I am a non religious Greek living in Greece but i am fascinated abt the old churches found in Greek territory. This church was a basilica with a wooden roof, a quiet rare sight!

@kathryndavis6986 3 жыл бұрын

Without your videos, I wouldn’t see any of this amazing and beautiful Greece. Thank you!

@nicsemms 3 жыл бұрын

We was there back in 2008 it still looks the same. Still stunning and beautiful. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@pixelstudiosCH 3 жыл бұрын

greece loves you too my friend

@WalkWithMeTim 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree its unique, beautiful and untouched

@user-ed2go3zv8x 3 жыл бұрын

The amazing traveler getting lost in the maze town of a greek island...very amusing...thank you again ..

@Travelwithchris 3 жыл бұрын

Greece is incredible dude!

@eugeniastravels8954 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video! This Greek island looks so dreamy. I wish I were in Greece right now. :(

@VKS4life 3 жыл бұрын

I am of Hellenic descent and haven't seen as much of Greece as you have Gabriel! Thank you for paying homage to our beautiful country. You're always welcome here! Greece loves you too! PS: The icon at 8:43 is that of Archangels Gabriel and Michael 🙏

@wifiThief 3 жыл бұрын

greece loves you too mate. hartopetseta ❤

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hartopetseta! Haha.

@wifiThief 3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos cant forget the way you said it while walking in athens centrum. been a subscriber many years. you still getting better. keep it going man! we need it :)

@skyhighmaster7492 3 жыл бұрын

You r really graceful that u are able to see some of the most beautiful places on 🌍 planet...

@rubenholzer4144 3 жыл бұрын

Pan. is an abbreviation for Panagía (Παναγία) and is meaning All-holly Mary

@wilfredotorres6628 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel, This video sums up how Greeks live and love life compromised on the Islands a simplicity with enjoyment and pleasure that is translated to visitors when they come and embrace this form of living that compels visitors to come back seeking that again and again.

@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gabriel, that shot of the tattered Greek flag with the cross on top of the pile and the sun shining through it was the best of the video. I really liked when I see something like that.

@mmc1730 3 жыл бұрын

That girl in pink with the nice ass up there wasn't too bad either. Am I right?

@mmc1730 3 жыл бұрын

I don't about Greece but in the U.S. a tattered American flag must be taken down and destroyed. You can bring it to the gov't or certain patriotic or veteran orgs will take care of it for you

@aristosmiliopulos8886 3 жыл бұрын

2 crosses ..one on the flag also......yes it was beatifull

@alexandrosvassiliades476 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel for everything you do for this country, without getting any political the whole "project" you do for Greece is much bigger than any federal of the country. From a Greek who loves Greece less than you :)

@live.love.travel5720 3 жыл бұрын

I love to live there very peaceful😊

@emilye126 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished Harold's video in Arizona and now you popped up..off to Greece!

@habibes5543 3 жыл бұрын

Same 🤣

@lordofhousestewart1821 3 жыл бұрын

I'm loving the greek vids Gabe...Next year will be my big getaway!

@geraldb9706 3 жыл бұрын

Gabriel I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. The editing and narrative you give is always fantastic. I’m also always amazed when you stop to go for a swim, that you can leave your backpack on the beaches. As a solo traveller that would be one of my biggest concerns. As always I appreciate you taking us along on your travels and adventures. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

@mountaincat8 3 жыл бұрын

I too would be worried about leaving my backpack on a sandy beach while I went in for a swim. You could lose your phone, wallet, keys and Driver's license. Does anyone have any ideas where you could hide a backpack?

@CaptainOatwright 3 жыл бұрын

@@mountaincat8 try a Swim Dry bag - we use a Zone 3 one to put keys, camera, cash in whilst swimming. V good.

@laurasscorpio4061 3 жыл бұрын

But even when you are with someone else, you would both go in the water together?

@pappouslp3596 2 жыл бұрын

as a Greek, this is only a concern in crowded beaches and beach bars, in smaller and unorganised beaches you do not have to worry as much. A general precaution you can take if you are worried is to leave each item separately, not all in one bag. ie. You can put your car keys and phone under you towel, you leave all your documents (passport, id and licence) in your vehicle (under the seat if you have a bike) and your wallet in your bag with some extra cash in your phone case. This way if someone steals your bag you only lose your wallet with some of your cash, not all your things! But, in my 38 years in Greece and several alone beach excursions, I never had a problem! And I leave my stuff unattended for several hours at a time since I usually also go for spearfishing!

@Booklover-coffeelover 3 жыл бұрын

I've lost my faith in my country, it's so heartwarming to see foreigners appreciate it. Greece loves you too Gabe.

@yarpenzigrin1893 3 жыл бұрын

Why is that? I hope to one day buy a house on Crete or one of the nearby islands.

@toddboothbee1361 3 жыл бұрын

For a second, I thought you were talking about the US.

@geokon3 3 жыл бұрын

@@yarpenzigrin1893 I am from Crete and I have played the Witcher too ;-)

@aristosmiliopulos8886 3 жыл бұрын

Don't loose anything.....we have been around 3000 years not going anywhere now because the SATANISTS want

@dv6937 3 жыл бұрын

That first dive in the sea after that heat.. It's the best feeling when on holiday!

@saffi2266 3 жыл бұрын

When you said you didn’t know if you should be on that route with a motorbike, you were on Papadiamante Street which is a main drag and cars drive on it too! That Open Air cinema shows Mama Mia movies at night and people dress up (since it was filmed in nearby Skopelos). It’s a trip. Be glad no flights came in or out while you were at the fence. I made that mistake only once. You know safety measures aren’t all that strict there. People have gotten really hurt at that wall by the fence. I’m loving your Northern Sporades videos. I head to Alonissos in a couple days and am obsessively checking news, worried they’ll shut me down again! I go every year. It’s my favorite place on earth. Have a wonderful time!

@huacamaya119 3 жыл бұрын

Bello!!! Bello!!! I felt asleep last night as I was finishing watching this video. That beautiful melody and golden sunset at the end is all I needed to feel peace and serene. There could be natural disasters and rumors of war all around us, but when we learn how pause to appreciate the beauty of simplicity in life, we realize we are not missing anything. Thanks Gabriel❤

@living_peace 3 жыл бұрын

I want be there in Greece I been in Tunis and there is also beautiful Only country I been in Mediterranean see

@RoseN-CJ 3 жыл бұрын

:)) yeah, i'll recognize you anytime, anywhere :)) for many i think you're like a ..friend, we've been looking for so long on your videos. Thanks!

@reelhappytravellers2691 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video.....Well there is always a sudden feeling when we see some of your videos,It took my breath away!!!! It must be my extreme good luck to have got a chance to see such a beautiful video. Thanks once again guys!!!

@spy967 3 жыл бұрын

In the early nineties, while I was in my early twenties, I was flying for Olympic aviation, a branch of Olympic airways, which flew to many mainland, domestic destinations and all of the island ones. Skiathos was one of the most frequent slots I would fly. Landing there, is always an experience to remember and it was even more dramatic back then, since the runway was much shorter. But I only flew a nineteen seater Dornier which was perfect for the job.

@j.wikstrom2308 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Gabriel 😎 a pleasure to follow you, thanx for this and have a nice day! Best regards from 🇸🇪

@ctace 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Gabriel, after done visiting islands, come over to Thessaloniki and northern Greece..lots of history, lots of lovely people, lots of beautiful places and the best of food!

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Video of Thessaloniki coming soon.

@raystravel8325 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventures. It's a great way to see the world.

@StuartHurry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to Skiathos. I've appreciated your videos.

@nicksmom1998 3 жыл бұрын

Went to my local Greek Festival today. Not the same at all. 😀

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Where was that? Yeah I'm sure it's not the same as actually being on the islands.

@nicksmom1998 3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Louisville Kentucky.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I see. Definitely not the same, but better than nothin'!

@nicksmom1998 3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Right! I’ll take it. Still good food, music and dancing.

@markburch3056 3 жыл бұрын

I do fancy visiting this island

@maruleewalkanddrive 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!! Thank you, Gabriel.

@Feon83 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel.I watched your previous videos when you went hiking in Italy and Switzerland and I wonder how come you don't go hiking in the Greek mountains.Surely Greece is more than beaches yet you tend to stay more in the islands.Don't just stay there or at Meteora.If you like hiking you should definitely check out mount Olympus,the Pindus(valia calda) national park and Vikos-Aoos national park along side with Vikos gorge,dragon lake of Tymfy mountain and Zagoroxoria.Also Metsovo and the Aoos river springs and artificial lake.That's a hole other Greece than the one most tourists get to see.I just went hiking in Vikos gorge and I saw a lot of tourists hiking there and I think,Gabriel will love this place.A lot of hikes there, beautifull nature and a lot of thinks to see nature and culture wize.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I climbed Mt. Olympus when I was 18. I was thinking of going to Vikos Gorge when I went to Meteora on my road trip. But it was too hot for exploring inland, plus the rental car was crazy expensive. I guess when I travel to Greece I'm mostly thinking about the sea. But yes there's lots to explore on the mainland as well.

@Feon83 3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideosyou are right on the heat issue.Early or late in the summer is better for inland but fall and winter are even better.Any way I hope one day you can visit those places and it s nice that you know them.Until then enjoy the Greek summer as much as you can.Have a nice night!!!

@jimjim8645 3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Hey Gabe I don’t want to interfere to your schedule but since it came up you might consider (someday) travel to Greece in winter (and when I say winter I mean January-February ,and March-April for the mountains). Nothing is certain (in meteo) but we are expecting some (serious!) snowing in Greece after New Years Day. You will not find Canada ,Aspen or the Alps for sure but you may be surprised how beautiful ,peaceful ,even snowy! is mainland (mountain) Greece. You will discover another Greece ,the one you don’t imagine that really exists. Keep walking and climbing.

@enjoyinglifeoneportatatime251 3 жыл бұрын

Less than two weeks I will be in Greece, just about the time you're returning to the US. Was hoping our paths might cross, perhaps next time! 👍

@normanlee31 3 жыл бұрын

When I was there two years ago exactly at this time of year the flights were coming in every 15 minutes or so! Changed times! I also travelled from Cyprus on the direct flights!

@ketoauntie7301 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they use to be so busy with flights & they weren't too expensive either around 1.5-2 years ago.

@jamesead869 3 жыл бұрын

Idyllic! Need to rent a scooter and ride around a greek island soon

@xristinaxristina766 3 жыл бұрын

Paradise, thank you Gabriel for taking us with you !!!

@travelclubwithnicolekelly2432 3 жыл бұрын

A Greek cruise just didn't do this for me.... it's on the ground like this that I like. Thank you, XO, Kelly

@claudiaberger9639 3 жыл бұрын

Just like you, European youth explored Europe 30-40 years ago. You got stuck in your development. Have fun. Reminds me of the 1980s.

@skillfuldabest 3 жыл бұрын

Care to elaborate when you said he got stuck in his development?

@jimiyo7249 3 жыл бұрын

Love Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🎉👍🥂🍾

@feelingood7 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Gabriel have you ever visited Thasos island? I would love to see you exploring Thasos island your way! Love always these incredible videos you do! God bless you man!

@tombuddy100 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place for a nice quiet life. 👍

@CaptainOatwright 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Gabriel! Glad you made it to the airport area- best beach for the planes is the other one nearer the town as the planes normally approach from that direction (you looked across the runway to it and also pointed to it from the higher vantage point). All the best in your continued travels!

@JillTravenner 3 жыл бұрын

The place was amazing..all views sorrounded by sea are stunning..👌🤙🤙🌟

@seabass9875 3 жыл бұрын

Living vicariously through your channel. Best channel on KZfaq, thanks for the content.

@BigSmallTravel 3 жыл бұрын

Best beaches for sure!

@claudiaberger9639 3 жыл бұрын

As a European, I have only been to Greece once. Namely, in Samos. We don't have a sea here, but YOU as a Californian should be used to the sea. We also brought you a Senator from Europe. Schwarzenegger's birthplace is 4 hours away from me.

@stavrostsitsopoulos2727 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you love every minute of this, keep it up dude!

@kimsworldvlogs8140 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful!! I will travel to Greece…I’m putting it out in the Universe

@josedess8823 2 жыл бұрын

Greece is sensational beautiful and exceptional. The most place I like 👍 is Santorini that place is fascinating.

@4kwalkerstreetasmr45 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! It's a place I've been to before, but I always have good memories and want to go there again. It's a good video👍 It always makes me look forward to the next video!

@pkjlr77 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Gabriel, found this one particularly relaxing to watch, the music at the end and the fade out was really cool. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures 👍🙂

@kenmasters2034 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos of Greece.I m little sad cause you travelled in soo many places of my beautiful country in less time than i ever will in my all life.Thank you that you give me the abillity to see my beloved country through your eyes. P.S : at 12:13 looks like Witcher 3 place scennary.😅(ancient castle ruins)

@davidcufc 3 жыл бұрын

Pan means all. As in panorama roughly 'all seen'. Pan American highway = all America highway.

@pasqualeabarno 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.. Gabriel.. Excellent.. 🍀

@sandvenexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Groups of hot girls screaming the name of Gabriel while he casually walks by ...the regular day of a KZfaq SUPERSTAR

@stefpix 3 жыл бұрын

what minute? missed it, sometimes I skip a little

@billg7205 3 жыл бұрын

@@stefpix 16:45

@theoduval1408 3 жыл бұрын

Yes very warm, sunny day - everyone was a bit hot.

@broccolihighkicks9306 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the locals would get lost here a well - Great Vid 👍

@ketoauntie7301 3 жыл бұрын

No, you eventually figure it all out after a few times & once locals give you some tips. Even though everything is white, you memorize business names on walls & markings like pottery or window/door colors being different. You look for the sea as a focal point usually too or like Gabe did with the Ferry Port 😂😂

@broccolihighkicks9306 3 жыл бұрын

@@ketoauntie7301 wasnt being totally serious but thanks for your response

@stefanpersson3865 3 жыл бұрын

That is the only problem with Greak towns it all looks The samme haha 😂 glad you find your way out Gabriel 👍

@toddboothbee1361 3 жыл бұрын

You and Odysseus got lost among the islands. There's something about those islands.

@banker1313 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Gabriel...your living the life....so envy you....love the music at 20:42

@alonebackpacker6785 3 жыл бұрын

Good job sir 👏

@mandodando8959 3 жыл бұрын

Truly beautiful. Thanks for the vlog.

@aristosmiliopulos8886 3 жыл бұрын

That's why we all love Greece,,,,,and you my friend

@andreimihaesi 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how green these islands are, even by the end of summer.. Mykonos isn't that far south from there and looks completely different. The rainfall and winds must be quite different as you move south a bit. Did that surprise you Gabriel? You've been all around the Cyclades.

@andreimihaesi 3 жыл бұрын

@@UNr34 Thanks for the reply. Its interesting to see such variation in a pretty small geographic area. The Pelion looks fantastic as well.

@eugeniastravels8954 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the sporade islands are very lush with lots of trees. Mykonos is the windiest Greek island, hence its name "Island of the winds". 😃

@ketoauntie7301 3 жыл бұрын

@2:57 is a good reason why you want to travel light & with a backpack & a daypack or crossbody bag like Gabriele does. These types of countries will break the wheels on your suitcase. It is easier to walk onto buses, trains, get into cabs, get on/off ferries, and airplanes. Much easier to do ascents & descents with steep climbs and long distances. Plus, the safety factor with being on your body and add mini locks to the zippers so no one can steel from your back. Gabe, did you go down the steep streets on Skopelos Chora & some become really steep or turn into stairs 😂😂😂?? We just walked/hiked everywhere & worked up our appetites.

@23Petios 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Gabriel!

@nikochq 3 жыл бұрын

The Pan. stands for Panagia AKA the Virgin Mary

@user-se7zm6wj5i 3 ай бұрын

Maybe, this video about Skiathos generalizes the charm of the Greek islands. Thank you for sharing!

@marafarnham595 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gabriel ❤🌊☀️

@yamirkaibarra5415 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍 always something to learn from you

@anastasiossarikas5510 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! By the way, "Skiathos" is pronounced: "Ski'- athos". The accent is on the "i" , not on the "a". Also, you said "kalispera" as a greeting while it's obviously morning or early afternoon, while the correct greeting is: "kalimera" (good day). Use "kalispera" only in the early evening as a greeting, and use "kalinichta" only as a "goodbye" at nighttime, never as a greeting. All the best to you!

@dmd6067 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Gabe, hope you can do more videos of Crete. We enjoyed going to the beaches of Elafonissi. Our regrets was not staying any longer. Hope you can explore more of the area.

@wavechamber 3 жыл бұрын

Gabe really knows how MUSIC works in his videos, each section framed with a good tasted sound in the background. I wonder if he has had any music training background before?

@powshredder3716 3 жыл бұрын

those scooters have to be annoying AF to the residents that live in those alley ways

@thisccc3040 3 жыл бұрын

ikr

@powshredder3716 3 жыл бұрын

@nicos frangeskou well maybe electric ones but I'd hate that sound all day.

@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how old the painting inside that holy temple, may be I can perceive, that it was drawn during the period of byzantine empire.

@gracedegraaf2454 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely ending!

@Raylufc 3 жыл бұрын

People recognise content creators who work in the same country but you are a global guy going from country to country

@goednieuwskrantje-nl 3 жыл бұрын

Quiet electric scooters would probably be a good idea at places with so much sun. Also they can have a lot of torque, so probably good for lots of hills.

@MrSihamenos 3 жыл бұрын

Great work gabriel. Lets see you take your videos to the next level with some drone shots. Keep the greece videos comming!

@italogiardina8183 3 жыл бұрын

Camera clip onto helmet with detachable velcro for hands-on motorcycling and stable footage. If done attach a safety strap from the camera to arm in case velcro becomes undone.

@Najnormalniji 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you Gabe, just from Loutra Edipsou, Evia home to Serbia

@user-cs6yd8dc8d 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome brother ...to Greece ! 🇬🇷💓

@ChristinaHellas 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful representation of my beloved country thank you! ⛵🌊💙

@kirkross9617 2 жыл бұрын

I watched most of your videos thank you for sharing hello from down under Australia

@trufantom21 6 ай бұрын

Films monastery door sign saying `Keep Door Closed“. Films himself leaving door open.

@billg7205 3 жыл бұрын

The world's not what it used to be, especially when being spotted as a foreigner/tourist. One of the things that seems appealing on the smaller islands, is that the size and lack of ability to leave unnoticed would seem to greatly reduce the crime rate. The Greek islands are #1 on my list of places to visit, and live for that matter.