@@manolisbach2380 Greece is still a hidden gem. Because 34 million tourists is not the reason. 34 million tourists visit 20+ Greek islands. But what about Greece's 80% mountains, it's incredible mainland, it's incredible other 6000 islands. Sorry. But Greece is very much a hidden gem. I know, because I have visited Greece 60 times. I have seen so many incredible beauties that are ab-so-lutely spectacular. Greece has 80% mountains, and 20% of all of Europe's Ultra peak mountains. And as example. Greece has the longest gorge in Europe, the Samaria gorge. And also 1 of 3 deepest gorges in the World. Which is the Vikos gorge. It's a tiny example of Greece being a mountain and landscape paradise. Everyone does know Greece is spectacular. But they base it on 2% of Greece and still not taking the other 98% into account.
We stayed at the Electra Palace. At dinner, I had lamb tartare. Incredible. We also had dinner at Spondi and Oinoscent Wine Bar. Lunch at 2Mazi, Nolan Japanese-Greek) and Varoulko Seaside (Piraeus). God! These Greeks have amazing food!
these are some of the most exclusive and expensive restaurants. We normal people don't have a chance to eat there.. Glad you enjoyed it but this is not your average restaurants.
These are good restaurants no doubt, but personally unless if I have to impress a date, I dont like eating places like these. Not only because they are very expensive, but because I enjoy 10X times better the food of a really good tavern. I dont know if its my working class upbringing, but I really think that these fancy pansy places are not offering an authentic experience. Usually they are taking simple Greek recipes and try to bastardize them into something hipster-french-like, over-complicating and many times ruining them. I mean if you like a certain dish they make ok, but 9 out of 10 when it comes to Greek cuisine you are not getting the real thing.
Way to go girl. Great restaurants, fantastic hotel. Amazing food. great people create great spots. Athenian foodie send you best regards 🥰👌💯☀️🥂....next time try BLUE FISH restaurant
No wonder world's medical society agree the Greek food is healthiest food in the world and indeed it is. Beautiful Country, beautiful people, & beautiful delicious healthy REAL Organic food. Yassou ELLADA.
I have been in Greece..my favorite dish was lamb.eggplant with ground beef i forgot the name,recipe ,salad especially very delicious.i stay in Greece for 2 years . Also stay in crete..wonderful place to stay with..
I had to look up more information on Greek food after eating at a Greek restaurant in Long Island New York. What better place to start than Athens, Thanks for the exciting thorough Athens food tour on Great authentic food with breath taking sites. No wonder why... it's called the cradle of western civilization.
I feel so lucky to have had this experience with you! Anyone thinking of booking a trip, DON'T WAIT! Mark was the best tour guide; super organized, interesting venues, fabulous food and most of all FUN! I can't recommend it enough.
Karamanlidika (local cheeses and charcuterie), hoocut (souvlaki), nolan (greek/japanese fusion), ama laxei (taverna), serbetia (traditional desserts), aleria (classy restaurant with mediterrenean cuisine), ipeiros (homecooked meals, inside the meat market), mastiha shop (for buying mastiha products), A for Athens (cocktails and excellent view), wild souls (for buying halva and products made by local nuts), by the glass (wine bar), Feyrouz (lahmacun), Krinos (lucumades), Barbounaki (fish), Varoulko (classy restaurant for fish), Cupola (pasta and pizza), mavro provato (modern taverna), ohh boy (brunch).
As you were eating the lamb it reminded me of my three week trip to a small Greek Island. There in the early 2000s I slept in a nice $4.00 USD room and ate most of my meals at a small restaurant. I ate grilled octopus for time and lots of calamari and lamb. I ate what was in front of me and enjoyed every bite. Altogether it cost me around $12 per day. I ate, played backgammon, ate , took a siesta, played backgammon, ate, and then slept. It was perfect in every way. By the time I left I knew a bit more if the language which was very helpful at the market.
Hey ! Welcome back Mark ! The food tour woman made a boo boo ! she said you forgot to mention CALAMARI ! but you did !!! knew you would not forget ! My all time favorite also .LOL
Good to see you back Mark. Congrats on the new business. I remember watching your ‘what is a Euro Trotter?’ years ago. Time has flown! Thanks for being my travel fix all these years.
Great video. Hoping to make it to Athens and the Athenian Riviera. Maybe you could do another video on the Athenian Riviera. Love having you back again!
All of Greece has very good food but, in my opinion two places are unbeatable Crete and Thessaloniki.Mark especially for you who are a lamb lover, you should definitely eat lamb in Crete.You will remember it for a lifetime.Great video I'm going to eat something because I'm really jealous!
@@EuroTrotter everyone speaks about islands, well let me give you a glance in Greece's most precious gem. Peloponnese. Go to Kalamata and enjoy pork like you have never experienced before. Go to Pylos to check the natural beauty and history of the place. Visit Mystras the last kingdom of the Byzantine Empire and so much more... The food is gonna take your breath away. Forget the islands... They are overcrowded, they serve mediocre food etc.. go to Peloponnese and compare it with any place in the globe.
Hi Mark its so beautiful to see you after soo long, especially on this time of pandemic where we need this type of video giving us back our beautiful life that we used to have. Thanks for doing this. Blessings!😊😇💛💛💛🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this video and the information. I am planning on visiting Greece in September and thanks to you I already made my reservation at Orizantes... and looking forward to doing food tour with Maria!! You are awesome... great video!!!
a table on the pavement, right next to the street for a quick lunch or preferably dinner late into a summer night - this is so amazing in Athens. plus the tase of simple greek lager on a warm day!
Mark, wow, you're looking good man. Your new business is treating you well. Great video, as usual, your food tours are my favourite. I'm going to need to pay more attention to your website. Being a retired chef and I love immersing myself in other cultures. It would be a wonderful experience.
Hi Mark it's so good to see you again on another video it's been a long time. I love this video the food the Greek culture. I wish i was there Keep these video's rolling fantastic thank you
Hi Mark. This is the first video of yours I'm seeing and it's really got me excited for our upcoming trip to Greece. We have 5 nights in Athens so I'm hoping to fit these 2 places in . I especially love the little taverna on the street. I may even try the fried anchovies!
Mark, thanks for taking us along on this trip! You look marvelous! Hope Jeanette was watching, she loved anchovies. Did you have Pasticchio with the right pasta? Good luck to you, wish I was there. Broomfield Betty
Hi my dear Broomfield Betty, thank you so much. I know Jeanette was watching...Greece is such a wonderful connection we all share...and would you believe it, I did have pasticchio and it was NOT with the correct noodles...a gourmet version....in a video to come, it was delicious!
If you are still in Greece to go to Volos to the tsipouro restaurants and to Meteora do not miss this and if you have extra time go to Thessaloniki Ladádika very good food and nice city. Enjoy your stay Αν είσαι ακόμα στην Ελλάδα να πας στο Βόλο στα τσιπουράδικα και στα Μετέωρα μην το χάσεις αυτό και αν εχεις έξτρα χρόνο πήγαινε και Θεσσαλονίκη στα Λαδάδικα πολύ καλό φαγητό και ωραία πόλη. Καλή διαμονή
There is so much magic in Greece, you can close your eyes, and feel thousands of years of history all around you. It’s incredible
I LOVE GREEK FOOD...I LIVED THERE FOR 5 YEARS...I MISS IT...
Come again. YOU ARE ALWAYS welcome
Turkish is much better
@@georgerossolatos6136 No way greek food is ranked 2 after italian while turkish is 7
I can't wait to move. EVIA HERE WE COME!
@@georgerossolatos6136Στ αρχιδια μας ρε πουστοτουρκε η γνωμη σου😂😂😂
The olive stand alone is so interesting... this is amazing. Athens is so glorious.
Actually its a staple in any open market all over the country, and in the same stands you find pickled vegetables.
Greece is like the hidden gem of Europe.It's my dream to enjoy the wonderful weather at Santorini and Thessaloniki. Love from Bangladesh.
its not hidden at all.
Thank you for your kind words but we are not that hidden we get 30 mil tourists every year more than triple our population xD
@@manolisbach2380 literally. imagine being a hipster about Greece lmfaoo
@@manolisbach2380 Greece is still a hidden gem. Because 34 million tourists is not the reason. 34 million tourists visit 20+ Greek islands. But what about Greece's 80% mountains, it's incredible mainland, it's incredible other 6000 islands. Sorry. But Greece is very much a hidden gem. I know, because I have visited Greece 60 times. I have seen so many incredible beauties that are ab-so-lutely spectacular. Greece has 80% mountains, and 20% of all of Europe's Ultra peak mountains. And as example. Greece has the longest gorge in Europe, the Samaria gorge. And also 1 of 3 deepest gorges in the World. Which is the Vikos gorge.
It's a tiny example of Greece being a mountain and landscape paradise. Everyone does know Greece is spectacular. But they base it on 2% of Greece and still not taking the other 98% into account.
We going to greece in a month from now.... i literally cannot wait
MY FAVORITE CITY 💙 🇬🇷
Best place in the world!!
We stayed at the Electra Palace. At dinner, I had lamb tartare. Incredible. We also had dinner at Spondi and Oinoscent Wine Bar. Lunch at 2Mazi, Nolan Japanese-Greek) and Varoulko Seaside (Piraeus). God! These Greeks have amazing food!
these are some of the most exclusive and expensive restaurants. We normal people don't have a chance to eat there.. Glad you enjoyed it but this is not your average restaurants.
These are good restaurants no doubt, but personally unless if I have to impress a date, I dont like eating places like these. Not only because they are very expensive, but because I enjoy 10X times better the food of a really good tavern. I dont know if its my working class upbringing, but I really think that these fancy pansy places are not offering an authentic experience. Usually they are taking simple Greek recipes and try to bastardize them into something hipster-french-like, over-complicating and many times ruining them. I mean if you like a certain dish they make ok, but 9 out of 10 when it comes to Greek cuisine you are not getting the real thing.
God !!! You are right … we have the best food !!! But also .. you went to the best restaurants in Athens!
Way to go girl. Great restaurants, fantastic hotel. Amazing food. great people create great spots. Athenian foodie send you best regards 🥰👌💯☀️🥂....next time try BLUE FISH restaurant
Next time try Vezene, Coocoovaya & Delta
No wonder world's medical society agree the Greek food is healthiest food in the world and indeed it is. Beautiful Country, beautiful people, & beautiful delicious healthy REAL Organic food. Yassou ELLADA.
I have been in Greece..my favorite dish was lamb.eggplant with ground beef i forgot the name,recipe ,salad especially very delicious.i stay in Greece for 2 years . Also stay in crete..wonderful place to stay with..
Amazing. I just booked a trip to Athens thanks to this video.
Orizontes is so beautiful..we had the best dining experience and the view was amazing
Quite expensive but the view us all the money!!
Greek food is delicious,,,I have been visiting Greece,,, and you enjoy
You are motivating me to visit Greece again...
This 2021 summer was memorable!!! A wonderful country to eat/discover delicious food and meet new people. 🇬🇷♥
Very awesome Greece is a a beautiful country. Love the vegetable s thanks for sharing
thank you for watching!
@@EuroTrotterthanks looking forward to watch the new vedio
I had to look up more information on Greek food after eating at a Greek restaurant in Long Island New York. What better place to start than Athens,
Thanks for the exciting thorough Athens food tour on Great authentic food with breath taking sites. No wonder why... it's called the cradle of western civilization.
Greek food in Long Island for sure is not the same as in Greece...
Thanks....my beloved Greece
I feel so lucky to have had this experience with you! Anyone thinking of booking a trip, DON'T WAIT! Mark was the best tour guide; super organized, interesting venues, fabulous food and most of all FUN! I can't recommend it enough.
You're the best!...and we had such a great time!!!
first time i see so nice presentation with so nice taste of humor congrats !!!
I wish you had time to go to any Greek Island also.. ❤️Greece has many beautiful places to see.. Η πατρίδα μας είναι πολύ όμορφη.. ❤️
Tnx
Mainland Greece is much more interesting than the islands
@@marshallc.t.2554 Pilio mountain and it's villages is heaven on earth.
Karamanlidika (local cheeses and charcuterie), hoocut (souvlaki), nolan (greek/japanese fusion), ama laxei (taverna), serbetia (traditional desserts), aleria (classy restaurant with mediterrenean cuisine), ipeiros (homecooked meals, inside the meat market), mastiha shop (for buying mastiha products), A for Athens (cocktails and excellent view), wild souls (for buying halva and products made by local nuts), by the glass (wine bar), Feyrouz (lahmacun), Krinos (lucumades), Barbounaki (fish), Varoulko (classy restaurant for fish), Cupola (pasta and pizza), mavro provato (modern taverna), ohh boy (brunch).
Μαρικα you are the best guide.👍🇬🇷
We loved 'Ohh Boy!' and 'Mavro Provato' in Pangrati! Awesome places! Stayed at my cousin's apartment nearby. All those stray cats! Athens rocks!
agree with: Karamanlidika, ipeiros, Feyrouz, Varoulko. Very typical and real food in Athens.
Wonderful video! This lady avoided tourist spots, did an excellent job!
I’m going to Athens in a couple of weeks. This was a very informative video. Thanks!
Come to Thessaloniki Greece to top this 😊
You can't go wrong with Greece! Love your videos, missed you Mark :)
Thank you my friend!
Greece is awesome mark Being greek myself you have made my day Can't wait till they let us out to travel again back here in Melbourne
I'm sooo jealous!!! I want to travel to Greece❤️❤️❤️❤️
Αγαπητέ, πήρατε μόνο μία γεύση της ελληνικής κουζίνας.Η ελληνική κουζίνα είναι πλούσια σε γεύση και υλικά... Ωραίο βίντεο!!
I think my eyes are affixed on this beauty and they don’t want to look at anything else.
This video fascinates me. I just get lost into it.!!!!
Love Greece ♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇷
Hi MARK!!Just subscribed. YOUR channel ,is really something different....Thanks for the good word's FOR our country.I wish you all the best. 👏👍🇬🇷🇺🇸.
Amazing country , amazing food, amazing life style.
Back again! Welcome back my friend!
Yay, it's so good to be back my friend!
As you were eating the lamb it reminded me of my three week trip to a small Greek Island. There in the early 2000s I slept in a nice $4.00 USD room and ate most of my meals at a small restaurant. I ate grilled octopus for time and lots of calamari and lamb. I ate what was in front of me and enjoyed every bite. Altogether it cost me around $12 per day. I ate, played backgammon, ate , took a siesta, played backgammon, ate, and then slept. It was perfect in every way. By the time I left I knew a bit more if the language which was very helpful at the market.
4 USD room? 1600 drachmas? Are you sure?
You're getting me so hype for my trip.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND YOUR GOOD WORDS FOR MY COUNTRY.I WISH YOU HEALTH AND ALL THE BEST FOR ALL OF YOU 🥂💙
Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appriciate it ❤🇬🇷
Yeah Greece your up and running 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Love the new intro really super great. This is one of your best vlogs. I'm extremely jealous right now!!!!
Thank you so much my friend!
Amazing video, beautiful place, great shooting, fantastic movie thank you for sharing my dear friend Big Big Like 🇮🇹🌴☺👍👍👍
I love Athens💟
Welcome back Mark! Wonderful wonderful wonderful video. Greetings from lake Como.
Thank you so much my friend!
The advice is the same, wherever you go. Eat where the locals do, and avoid crowded tourist traps. Never fails...
Omg I’m so jealous of you 😍😍😍👍everything looks so delicious and amazing view 👍🙋🏻♀️love it
Hey ! Welcome back Mark ! The food tour woman made a boo boo ! she said you forgot to mention CALAMARI ! but you did !!! knew you would not forget ! My all time favorite also .LOL
she didn't hear me lol, i know!
Absolutely outstanding. Keep them coming.
Haha your hashtags worked! 😋
Let me tell you my friends that Athens is even more amazing if you have the opportunity to visit the city with a local!
Cant wait heading there oct 12th.
Mousakka. One of the most popular traditional Greek dishes that is eaten and served all over Greece.
Moussaka, with two s and one k 😁
Your intro, earns subscribe. Glad to follow you on your journey
Thank you!!!
Good to see you back Mark. Congrats on the new business. I remember watching your ‘what is a Euro Trotter?’ years ago. Time has flown! Thanks for being my travel fix all these years.
Great video. Hoping to make it to Athens and the Athenian Riviera. Maybe you could do another video on the Athenian Riviera. Love having you back again!
All of Greece has very good food but, in my opinion two places are unbeatable Crete and Thessaloniki.Mark especially for you who are a lamb lover, you should definitely eat lamb in Crete.You will remember it for a lifetime.Great video I'm going to eat something because I'm really jealous!
Thank you so much my friend!
@@EuroTrotter everyone speaks about islands, well let me give you a glance in Greece's most precious gem. Peloponnese. Go to Kalamata and enjoy pork like you have never experienced before. Go to Pylos to check the natural beauty and history of the place. Visit Mystras the last kingdom of the Byzantine Empire and so much more... The food is gonna take your breath away.
Forget the islands... They are overcrowded, they serve mediocre food etc.. go to Peloponnese and compare it with any place in the globe.
Looks good. Wish I was there.
Great video Mark - I missed Athens after watching this!
Yay!
So glad to see you are back. I have missed your informative but fun videos
Thank you Judy!
Absolutely love your enthusiasm and graciousness!!! So glad your back!!!
Visited Athens Dec 2019 which was one of the last places we travelled to...hope to travel soon again
Hi my friend, welcome back. Its so nice to see you again.
Welcome back bro!!!
So good to be back!
I could watch a new video, of yours, everyday! Thank you!
I'd forgotten about your channel! Glad to see a new video.
Hi Mark its so beautiful to see you after soo long, especially on this time of pandemic where we need this type of video giving us back our beautiful life that we used to have. Thanks for doing this. Blessings!😊😇💛💛💛🙏🏻
You are so welcome, and I am so happy to hear from you! Stay safe my friend, more videos on the way!
@@EuroTrotter Thank you! You really are bringing back the life that we are missing. Thanks again and God Bless you!🌞😇🌷🙏❤
Thank you so much for this video and the information. I am planning on visiting Greece in September and thanks to you I already made my reservation at Orizantes... and looking forward to doing food tour with Maria!! You are awesome... great video!!!
a table on the pavement, right next to the street for a quick lunch or preferably dinner late into a summer night - this is so amazing in Athens. plus the tase of simple greek lager on a warm day!
Another great video! You are the best!❤️❤️
Thank you my friend!
Absolutely miss your videos. Another great video👏👏👏
Thank you so much my friend!
Wow, My best friend, I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed
Amigo buenas tardes increíble travesía y como siempre lo digo eres el mejor un saludo de cabo san Lucas
i love too much Greece every city is wonderful
Mark - you’re going to millions of views real soon. You have the personality fit for big TV man. Best of luck
Mark nice to see you back in the Mediterrean. You look well !
Great stuff, as ever. Lovely to see you back posting.
More to come!
Mark what a great and rewarding blog, food that’s really top and you’re enjoying it, glad you’re still doing Greece 👍
Mark living in the centre of Athens theres so much choice here and super affordable prices.
love the new intro. so happy you're back traveling! good luck in your new endeavors and adventures!
Mark, wow, you're looking good man. Your new business is treating you well. Great video, as usual, your food tours are my favourite. I'm going to need to pay more attention to your website. Being a retired chef and I love immersing myself in other cultures. It would be a wonderful experience.
Thanks so much, would love for you to join!
Everything you do is spectacular!
awwww, thank you!
Really this is life! Dear God give us our life back dear God. Amen! Blessed be the Lord! Amen!😇
Thank you my friend, nice to see you here again Mary!
You’re back Hallelujah! Now get back to Italy! Venice would be great!
This November! Get ready!
@@EuroTrotter us- Venice October? But can’t complain got to Marseillan in South of France this Summer-great oysters and moules!!!
From start to finish, this was an outstanding piece of work.
Hi Mark it's so good to see you again on another video it's been a long time. I love this video the food the Greek culture. I wish i was there Keep these video's rolling fantastic thank you
Welcome back, when was this filmed… wish you could food prices to give us idea of things
Filmed in July! Thank you for watching!
Oh, yes. Thank you for this TH-cam.
Hi Mark. This is the first video of yours I'm seeing and it's really got me excited for our upcoming trip to Greece. We have 5 nights in Athens so I'm hoping to fit these 2 places in . I especially love the little taverna on the street. I may even try the fried anchovies!
😃😄 😋 Delicious!!! I Loved!!!
Yay!
Mark / ET really should have millions of sub’s .. it’s the best travel / food channel on the Web .. he sells it the best , because he digs it.
I hope you went to MIRAN for some great Pastrami! And to Baroulko for some delicious dinner (or lunch)
Αν παρατηρήσετε στο 28:39 στο τελευταίο τραπέζι δεξιά κάθεται το εθνικό κεφάλαιο της χώρας Κωστάκης Καραμανλής
Που τον είδες ;
Η ιστορία έδειξε τι είναι για την Ελλάδα ο Κώστας Α Καραμανλής
Finally new video we miss you
Thank you!
Love love love this video! When will you be posting your Christmas Wonderland prices and itinerary? I can’t seem to find it on your site!
Detailed itinerary and pricing will be out September 19!!!
Really nice video. Thanks and take care.
Great video man! I just subscribed.
Thank you!
Viva Greece 🇬🇷
So happy for you for doing what you love
Great video, great host!!
Thank you my friend!
What is the name of fava restaurant plz? ❤️
Mark, thanks for taking us along on this trip! You look marvelous! Hope Jeanette was watching, she loved anchovies. Did you have Pasticchio with the right pasta? Good luck to you, wish I was there. Broomfield Betty
Hi my dear Broomfield Betty, thank you so much. I know Jeanette was watching...Greece is such a wonderful connection we all share...and would you believe it, I did have pasticchio and it was NOT with the correct noodles...a gourmet version....in a video to come, it was delicious!
Beautiful Dites
Thank you so much for liking our cuisine ❤❤❤❤
If you are still in Greece to go to Volos to the tsipouro restaurants and to Meteora do not miss this and if you have extra time go to Thessaloniki Ladádika
very good food and nice city. Enjoy your stay Αν είσαι ακόμα στην Ελλάδα να πας στο Βόλο στα τσιπουράδικα και στα Μετέωρα μην το χάσεις αυτό και αν εχεις έξτρα χρόνο πήγαινε και Θεσσαλονίκη στα Λαδάδικα πολύ καλό φαγητό και ωραία πόλη. Καλή διαμονή