Greece - 10 Things That Shock Tourists in Greece
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- Culture shocks of visiting Greece is a fun topic for travelers and tourists to discuss. Greece has so much history, food, and incredible history that every tourist loves visiting, but there are a few things that really can throw a travelers or tourist off. Here we discuss some tourist information for Greece that will help you know what to expect, and the culture shocks that come along with visiting the wonderful country of Greece.
10 Things That Shock Tourists When They Visit Greece
Filmed on Crete, Greece
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you forgot the biggest shock. when all the world goes to bed at 11pm, greeks start to get ready for their night out or dinner
We eat (and sleep) pretty late and when I went to summer school in Belgium I got shocked when I realized that other people eat like at 18:00 😂
that is not a greek thing. all hot weather countries have huge night life, because it is horrible to function during the heat.
YES, YES, YES... 🤣😂😅
🥰LOVE FROM🥰
Athens. Greece🇬🇷
Portugal , Italy and Spain also have the same habit . From Portugal here .
Opa!!
Έλληνες που το είδαν απλώς για να μάθουν τι λένε για μας;
Χαχαχα
ελαα
Yes! Egw.
me too
Ας λενε. Λεγε οτι θες, λεγε......
I think I must make something clear: The stuff they bring to you in Greek restaurants after you ask for the bill is a "kerasma" as the Greeks call it, it's a free offer. They do not charge you for it. It is a way to tell you two things: 1)Thank you for your preference to our shop and 2)It is a "farewell" for leaving a place. Greeks do this also if you leave a house after a visit. It is an ancient habitude; the food and drink "to keep you strong for the road ahead".
People here at Rio invite you to a restaurant and even expect you to pay for your meal. I always thought that was rude and disrespectful, glad to know greeks agree with me. Its basically saying their presence (not yours) is something worth paying for and they dont actually care about you, ughhh so arrogant. If you invite someone somewhere Which isnt free, you should at least pay for them. Thats how you show them you consider them a friend, not a toy. Dates are another thing, but friendships are more important than fucking someone.
Hello my Greek brother.
Are "kerasmas" sweet treats or side dishes?
Thanks so much.
@@prestonbagrationi2422 sweet treats
@@user-cj7vh7kp6h Thanks so much
@@andreasgiannopoulos1204??? He's not talking to you
So much in common between southern italians and our greek brothers! Much Love from Calabria
Beautiful Calabria, hope I get a chance to visit when this whole madness is over.
Magna Grecia!!
I mean we do basically have the same ancestors
South Italy is Greek 😉
@@giannissempros2392 yes, it is 😊
Been to Greece. Nothing shocks me there. Good hard working honest people Greeks are.
Love and respect from Armenia
My kisses to armenians
We have many Armenian people here. U guys are lovely
I love Armenia so much. One day I'm going to visit Armenia.
Much love from Greece.
@@z.v.9405 We have around 4000 ethnic Greeks in Armenia. They ALL are hardworking patriotic Armenia loving brothers of ours.
Eduard Sharmazanov is Armenian politician who is ethnic Greek and one of my favorite young politicians in Armenia. A brilliant young man. One day he will become the president of Armenia.
@@prestonbagrationi2422 Greeks and Armenians have a long time friendship.
The Greek islands are the most incredible places on Earth. And I live in Hawai'i
OK I am Greek, but this is something that I didn't wait to listen
he means expect.... παναγια μου ασε τα Αγκλικα μπρο😂
@@nodspruductionss3812 έτσι μου αρέσει να τα μιλάω. Κι αν θέλουν....
καλα ρε μαγκα απλα δε θα σε καταλαβει κανεις
Thank you sir, my live to Hawaii
I’m from Brazil. I went Island hopping in Greece for about a month in 1999 when I was living and studying in the UK. I was in a constant state of exhilaration and did not want to live! I have gone back to many other Greek Islands since then and have traveled to many places around the world including Maldives, the Caribbean Islands, Thailand etc etc which I absolutely love but I must say Greece is one of my favorite places on earth. Greece is the only place where I do not feel exploited and it has the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets, great food, beautiful islands, the most wonderful, friendly, caring and expressive people I have ever met. I lived in the UK for about 20 years, have lived in Qatar, Bahrain for the past 6 years and If there is one place I could live happily for the rest of my life it would be Greece.
As a Greek you made me cry !🥺🥲
Thank for your kind words !
So would I. I live in USA and it is a mess here with violence and protests. I earn good money here so I cannot retire to another country so soon.
@@katerinakaterinaki9143 This comment, your response, and all other comments are making me plan a trip to Greece with my wife. Thank you all. Wish to experience Greece soon
Just a tiny typo: I hope you meant "did not want to leave".
Obrigada Brasil!
For me nothing shocking in Greece. Great country with the amazing history, a cradle of European civilization, hard working, friendly and helpful people and the level of hospitality incomparable to other countries around. Greece and Poland had the strongest resistance Underground Army during WWII, both countries suffered a lot of pain from its neighbour in the history, we share the same values based on the power of good tradition, family and faith. There is a strength in diversity, nothing to be shocked about.
gb plus Your comment was very touching! As a Greek i 'd like to thank you and wish you happy new year! Greetings to all Polish people from Greece!
gb plus They only work when they feel like working They live for the day and don't worry about tomorrow The elderly people work hard on there farms but not the younger generation
@Trousersnake Pliskin You are wrong. The Greek resistance (EAM-EΛΑΣ) liberated their own country, two weeks before the allies come to Greece! Please don't commenting incorrect facts if you don't know what really happened
@Trousersnake Pliskin That you are talking about is the civil war! The english didn't restore the order, they made mess and led the Greeks in the civil war. The point is the resistance against the Nazis and not the Greek civil war after the end of W.W.2 . You know nothing about Greek history of WW2.
Thank you for comment! Greetings to our polish friends!
I love Greece. I'm Portuguese and I always feel at home there: we may speak different languages and have different landscapes but we are the same people.
Sara I'm Greek and was in Portugal recently and I feel the same.Portugal is lovely btw!
I have Portuguese friends and we like same persons
Nope
Portugal is very beautiful and a place that ill definitely visit one day! Thank you Sara have a good day
Portugal is my favorite country in Europe. Such warm people and such beauty and color everywhere. I m in love with Porto! And yes we are so similar
Love Greek from Ethiopia!!
We love you too!
Mrs Hiruth Seyoum orthodox brothers
I am Greek and i freakin love Ethiopia!
My favorite african country!
We love you too
Greece is a dreamland! I love everything there. Loads of love from Serbia!
Love from your Greek brother 🇬🇷❤🇷🇸
We love our Serbian brothers!
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Brothers ❤️
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've had to help tourists who are heatstriken and sunburnt. Seriously people. Greek sun and heat are brutal! PLEASE wear a sunscreen whenever you are outside, please carry a fan and a bottle of cold water with you, please don't eat heavy food and drink tons of alcohol cause it will make you feel stuffy. I want you to come here and have a good time, not get hurt. Moreover, if something happens to you, do not hesitate to ask locals for help. Even in the big cities. Ask us for help, ask us for instructions or recommendations. If a Greek doesn't know how to help you, they will ask around for you until they find a way.
Three more things that shock tourists, explained:
#1 If you are in the bus and suddenly all the Greeks are crossing themselves, don't panic! We are not about to die! Whenever the bus passes outside a church, we cross ourselves.
#2 Cafeterias are full all day long, not because we don't work & are lazy, but because it's our culture. If we have a 20min break at work, we prefer to go to a cafeteria instead of eating or resting. We are people who really enjoy going out for a coffee and a talk with friends. It 's how we destress.
#3 Many people in Greece will smile, nod or say hello to you if your eyes meet. It's considered the polite thing to do. No they don't know you, no they don't want anything from you, no they are not flirting with you. They are just being polite.
Greece is amazing in the winter. We go to all those traditional Greek villages & resorts in the mountains and we do trekking, climbing, horseriding, eat great food and more. Greece is not all about summer, islands , beaches and white houses with blue doors. If some of you visited in the winter you would have an equally amazing time.
I agree, but about #1, I stopped doing it as soon as I became a teenager and the only ones I see doing this are grannies and some mothers xD
Sunstroke will kill you. and like hypothermia, by the time you've figured you're in trouble it's too late. period. add alcohol??? not a good idea. weat a hat; even sunglasses or I wear safety glasses for the grit in the wind.
I coudn't agree more with #2...So funny when they look at you like they saw an alien or a ghost
Greeks are the only that can function under the weather and sometimes not so easily.
Well said!!! One of the best descriptions about our hospitality and the way we behave! Μπράβο!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
The yayas don't go to taverns or old cafes (kafeneio), They stay outside their house or in their balkonies and talk in groups and drink coffee together.
I wanted to comment that exact same thing 😂
"talk in groups" about others xD
Greek koutsompolio😂
And gossip.
Yayas invented social media and networking))) hehehe...
I worked in Greece for 3 years, absolutely love it there! Also Greek bakeries are the best, for anyone visiting make sure to go in one!
Ps. For anyone interested I worked for a travel company mainly in the islands - Kefalonia, Crete and Kos. My favourite was Kefalonia 🙂
you worked in greece! How come lol
Greeks do it better
they are indeed and soooooooo cheap
Thanks, I'm leaving Amsterdam for Athens next week. Got a job already and sold my home here with a nice chuck of extra gold ;). Hope to get out of the big city asap and explore it over there :).
@Marika Taylor What city did you work in? Did you have any negative experiences due to your race while there?
Greece is amazing!, greetings from the USA!
My regards to Murica from Greece
LOVE GREECE FROM EGYPT🇪🇬🇪🇬❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷
As a Greek, I can assure you that this list is 100% true
νταξ' χαλαρωσε...
Nicely said
What part of Beautiful Greece are you from 🌍 ❤ 🇬🇷 🌏 ❤🇬🇷🌎❤🇬🇷🇺🇲❤🇬🇷
I need to get agreek man then
Greece was probably my favorite place in Europe that I’ve visited so far. People really were super friendly and it’s true that the food is delicious 🙌🏼
amen to that :)
Aww thanks
Xaris Xeros τωρα εσυ επρεπε να έρθεις να βγαλεις τα ψυχολογικα σου εδω;
Xaris Xeros την πέταξες την μαλακια σου κομπλεξικε ε κομπλεξικε
@@leftheodo ελα μου ντε....το βλημα
Greece was my dream trip since I was 11 , then I went for a month. Now it’s my plan. I will live there some day soon. Greece 🇬🇷 was even better than my dreams. I’ve been to many countries, and enjoyed them all. But Greece made me feel like I belonged there. 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
i am Greek and every time i see foreigners here i get super excited and wanna make friends with them!
Τι καλός τύπος που είναι ! 😊👍
ναι αγαπαμε wolter χρονια τωρα. πριν πας σε ευρωπαικη πολη δες τα 10 best/worst things απο το καναλι του
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Some of those are actually similar to Lebanon.
Love to Greece from Lebanon.
I had i friend Lebanese, what a guy! Greetings to beautiful Lebanon
@@justtzortz2010 Thank you man♥️
@@unknownlegend4906 The Lebanese look Greek to me.
Many similarities in our cuisine also
Lebanese food is the best ♥️
As a Greek, I really want to thank you for your friendly words... I truly appreciate your kindness. I hope you enjoy every moment of your visits
Another shock: the old 'yayas' (old women) in villages, who gossip and monitor all people like surveillance cameras... lol
Κλαίω 😂😂😂
village security system
basically Greek FBI
Uep! Like wireless cameras . Cctv before its time!😀
Thats why we don't need cctvs here 🤣
As a greek I gotta say, you are being too kind lol
Parakalo
😅😂
lol
@
Stelios Paterakis > As a greek I gotta say, you are being too kind lol
Well, he said that his wife is Greek, so he has to be kind or else he will face the almighty pantofla :p
@@sejuanisupportonly7385 Hahaha right
I'm American, married to a Greek and we live in the Netherlands. Three lovely cultures combined .. hartstikke gezellig .. ευχαριστώ για την περιοδεία. 🌹
Woah that's quite the combination you've got going there. Mind if I ask how on earth that happened? I'm in a similar situation - American, Norwegian wife, live in Switzerland. We met in college and I got moved here for work. We decided to stay and the rest is, as they say, history :).
@@johnvictorengland7703 Both musicians met in Amsterdam in the 70s. I moved back to the States. 25 years later I, now being in the medical field moved back to Holland, he was my last patient of the day. He, still playing music asked me to join their group. The rest as they say, is history. 🌹
@@LindaCasey Wonderful :). Love finds a way.
That's lovely! Lucky you! :)
@giorgos katsianos Way back in the 70s, during a rainstorm, I found myself sandwiched between two men of different cultures under a tarp waiting for the rain to stop. In our subsequent conversation, the one man (Dutch) was laughing at me because America was only a couple of hundred years old. The other man (Chinese) taking pity on me said: Sir, Holland is only a thousand years old. (Greece is but a teenager by comparison).I suppose it's all relevant.😁
Who are the 172 people who disliked this video? Really? You have nothing to do with your spare time but dislike a nice video made by someone who shows appreciation and enthusiasm for the place he’s in? Πο, πο, δεν πάτε καλά!!!!
Ο ποιο χαρουμενος ανθρωπος που εκτιμα και σεβετε την χωρα μας, τον ευχαριστουμε.
Αυτό το σιγκα σιγκα slowly slowly με τρελαίνει
😂😂😂😂
@@eleannakaradoni1785 😂😂😂
ποιο σιγα σιγα τωρα τρεχουμεεεεεεεεεεε καφεινη ολε και χαρτουρα αφτα φυσικα μονο για μας αλλα το σιγα σιγα και το χαλαρωσε ηταν ωραια εποχη τωρα μας τρεχει η μερκελ χαχαχαχα
παμε λιγο πρεσιον τι σιγα σιγα?
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I love the Mediterranean, but Greece is by far my favorite, and if you’re lucky, you might even land yourself that special someone while you’re there like I did, haha. I would like to mention though that Greeks are very, and I mean VERY open about their political and philosophical views and are quick to speak their mind, even after just meeting you. Also, given the current state of things, many Greeks have issues with the United States, don’t even get them started on ‘the NATO’, lol. Also many Greeks are masters at complaining, they can do it for hours. Generally speaking, as long as you’re not being disrespectful or acting like a total ass, the Greeks will like you, treat you nicely, and show you a good time. They’re really awesome people, and the whole ‘Greek time’ is no joke. Even being from the American South, where we take time more slowly than much of the rest of America... it’s still a lot slower than what I’m used to. The food is no joke either, some of the best I’ve ever eaten, Greek women will try to put a belly on you! You’ve been warned. Haha
Excellent point of view!!!
"Greeks are masters at complaining"...you got that right. Hahaha.
But to be honest most times we have a pretty good reason to be. 😉
Greetings from Greece.
I think you nailed your description.
Hahahaha watch out tiger!
Yep, that's Greeks for ya! We're also very proud about our country, so if you compliment it we will really like you, haha! And if you offend it we probably will get really mad, even if it wasn't on purpose...😅
Walter: Life in Crete flows "siga-siga".
Ikaria: Hold my tsikoudia...
It's vice versa . In Ikaria life goes on very slowly, siga - siga. That's the reason people in Ikaria live without stress. In Crete people drink tsikoudia. It's a cretian drink like ouzo. 😀
I Love ❤️ Greece greetings from Romania 🇷🇴
Have been to Greece the first time in my live this year. It was amazing. Friendly people, awesome food, perfect scenery
Thank you from greece...
Thank you for your good words sir, i hope you come again
Thank you, you're welcomed back anytime
We are "American Greeks" who visited again last year. What we found so beautiful was the teenagers hanging in the plateia (CityPark) and acting like nice, moral kids. No fights, a little bad language, and a general respect among themselves. We highly recommend you find a community plateia and spend some evening time. In Athens, we were in Nea Smyrne for several weeks and went every night just to walk and relax. Life begins at 9PM and goes on till wee hours in the summertime there. There's all kind of restaurants in and around the square. My heart is still there!
Lydia you should have visited Greece during 80s and 90s .Playing on streets was our routine....criminality was zero.Now it is not like this!
As an American Greek myself, I can tell you how much I felt like I BELONG there! I can honestly not wait to be there again!
Im Greek but i want to visit Los Angeles and las vegas someday cause i prefer the west side of America and Pacific ocean ofc . On the other hand from Greece i like small cities all the Greek islands but i dont like Athens cause in nowadays is "a big Mess ' so "dirty ' capital in my opinion ,so that's why i prefer Thessalonikh /Salonica city !😉😉😉
@@PoolD3ad007 Las Vegas is kind of fun for a day or two. But it's really a cheap, plastic crappy version of what you can get in Monte Carlo or numerous other places in Europe. Los Angeles is a complete garbage fire - you should avoid it like the plague. It's not nice at all. If you wanna visit the west coast at least go to San Francisco instead. SF has its problems but it's MUCH better than LA.
A lot of people fly into San Diego and take highway 101 up to LA, then to Las Vegas and from there to SF.
But yeah, don't go to LA. Especially if you don't like dirty cities. I've been to Athens and I grew up 1.5 hrs north of LA. LA makes Athens look like it's spotless.
Honestly there's not much to see in the US compared to Europe. Unless you like nature - that's the only thing in which we can beat Europe. Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Zion etc. are all absolutely stunning national parks.
I couldn't agree more with John Victor England, I live in Athens, visited Las Vegas and I got bored after 2 days -.-
Greece is very similar ti South Italy... Well we are Bros :3
Una faccia, una razza
Italians and hellens are the same
@@user-ho7xv6ig2r not the same
@@dtzhtd4886 you make wrong.Greeks and Italians are brothers FRATELI
@@dtzhtd4886 dude, stop. 😑
I loved visiting Greece. Will 100% go back many times!
I’m Romanian living in Miami. 😀
Buna . Haven’t made it to Greece yet
You Romanians, Greece should become your vacation home. Don't betray us for other European country 🤣
"Being married to a Greek woman....." No wonder! I wasn't sure if she was Latina or what? But, being Latina myself, when I visited Greece (2006), I was shocked how Latino it is----the way the people act, the way the cities are laid out (I never got lost), the way the businesses are (you say hello and goodbye to a shopkeeper whether you buy something or not), the way they revere their old people. I felt so at home. Anxious to go back. Kudos for another spot-on video!
I agree with the cultural similarities. I love Latin culture as well. Glad you had a great time :-)
Haven't been to Greece yet, but planning to make it there more sooner than later. I do get the same vibe whenever I watch videos about it. It definitely reminisces somewhere in a beautiful Caribbean island/Latin country. Mostly from south America. The charisma of the people and features, the hospitality. Very similar. Well...needles to say, Latin Americans get a lot of their roots from the Mediterranean countries. That's why I love their food!!!! I am definitely going to make there one of this days!!!! Great country!!!!😊❤
It's because of the similarities we Greeks have to other Mediterranean peoples, especially Spanish and South Italians. Greek and Spanish accents (and even some parts of the language!) are very similar. And we have the same siesta times! So, yeah, I'd say Greeks and Latinos do share a lot of things!
I'm Australian Greek background your comment brought tears to my eyes
Yes, our way of acting and doing things are very similar. 👍
Σοκ νούμερο 11: ΡΕ ΦΥΓΕ ΑΠ' ΤΗ ΜΕΣΗ ΡΕΕΕΕΕ, ΡΕ ΕΙΣΑΙ ΤΡΕΛΟΣ ΡΕΕ;..
Χαχαχαχα. Ακούω την φωνή του τύπου
χαχαχαχαχα
Dr.Marianna W.Winchester
I love the Greek alphabet. Haven’t got a clue what you’re talking about but since I’ve done some science, all the letters are familiar to me!
I will have to visit the place just to hear how the pronunciation goes.
Σαν να ακούω τον πατερα μου το καλοκαίρι με τουρίστα μπροστά!!!!😂😂😂
Εγώ δεν ακούω τίποτα 😕
Ilove Greece.. And i want to visit there someday..
#Love from Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭😊😊
The biggest shock is when you open the fridge and you see an ice cream box,you open it,and there are fasolakia
Χαχαχα😂 ταυτίστηκα!I feel you!!
😂😂 you're making me imagine fasolakia ice cream
@@notgeorge-3-810
But fasoulaki is not good to be put in the freezing !
Top 10 anime betrayals XD
I’m Greek and been living in the UK over the past 5 years man, I’m home sick like anything BUT got used to driving like a normal person over here and every time I go back now I’m scared shitless whenever I get out on the road 😂 All my “special” Greek driving training of 14 years until I moved to the UK, has been thrown out of the window 😂😂
You need a re-train 😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Kala twra klaioooool
It is easier driving in greece than in the uk a friend of mine said to me once, she was an experienced driver in both countries, but I still think driving in greece, one needs to be more vigilant and careful on the road!!!
I work a side gig in sales in TX and I was pulling up the client's info I noticed he had a Greek last name. I went on but when I concluded our business then I said to him "Ef haristo poli" and the guy jumped out of his seat! He talked for another minute or two about growing up in Greece with a big grin, it was great. Apparently most people thought he was Mexican!
I went to Greece in 2019 and having traveled a bit in my life i can truly say i fell in love with Greece and her people. Greek people are so very nice and welcoming! Cant wait to go back very soon
Thank you for your kindness on behalf of my country, you 're such an open hearted man 😁 Keep having fun in Greece! 🇬🇷
The smoking was INSANE! That was definitely a huge shock for me. We got served Vinsanto after just about every meal on Santorini. It is delicious but it was a lot. Also, taking the trip to Meteora and visiting a few of the monasteries was absolutely one of the best decisions that we made for our travel plan. I absolutely left part of my heart in Greece and can’t wait to go back.
I am Greek and I have traveled a lot around Greece. The two places that you visited Santorini and Meteora, are - for me- the best two in Greece.
Nikolas Kotis That’s so awesome to hear! It makes me feel great about the choices we made during our time there.
@@kaechup ok it gives and other amazing places in Greece )) ..you must have time and money of course !!..i was too in all Greece ..i cant decide which is better or not ..but i can give you infos for next time !!
Well now the smoking will be reduced due to the new anti-smoking law
@@taurohkea2169 lol calling the Greek police lazy is the single stupidest thing one can say. They are not lazy whatsoever. And the anti smoking law has done wonders. I haven't seen anybody smoking somewhere they aren't supposed to in months
You do deserve a big ' thank you ' from all Greeks.Great video!!!
Efcharisto!
One thing that may shock a lot of tourists is how coffee culture works here in Greece, ive recentely traveled to Austria and ive noticed that cafes/coffee shops are more about drinking your coffee and leaving when you are finished, here in Greece coffee shops /cafes are places that you mostly socialize or hang out with friends, so when you buy a coffee (id recommend frape, fredo espresso those are the most common iced coffees) or whatever drink you want, dont rush to drink it, you are there to relax first and foremost, so light a cigarette and enjoy your coffee at your own pace(also if you want your coffee to not have any sugar you say "sketo" if you want some sugar about 2 tea spoons you say "metrios" and if you want your coffee to be sweet you say "glykos")Another thing is that cafes/coffee shops are where young people socialize while "kafenia" are where the older folks socialize
"I'm from the Philippines but Greece is one of my favorite European nations that I either want to visit, live in or both someday .?!"
Greece is my favorite place on earth. I go every summer. For me the trick is to give yourself extra time. Don’t rush from place to place. You’ll just get frustrated. As you say, take your patience.
You mentioned the portions, but not that when you don’t eat it you’re probably going to get some grief about it-“You no like it?”
So I agree, don’t eat for half the day ahead!
That includes restaurants!
You do have to get to ferries and flights on time, but those aren’t always on time either-especially if you factor in strikes. (Though strikes are usually scheduled, so check ahead!)
Safety isn’t as over the top as in the states. Guardrails and warning signs aren’t everywhere. You have to pay attention and take care of yourself. I went for a walk past the Skiathos airport and learned all about jet blasts once.
I love that the kids are free range-but I hear tourists griping about it. I hope none of this ever changes.
I think the Yia Yias are hanging around outside the school yards keeping an eye and cheering their grandkids on in sports and dances.
Greek is a tough language to learn, and occasionally I have some bust out laughing at my accent, but I think they appreciate the effort. :)
Thanks for the videos. Usually I know these tips from my own travels but I still like to watch them!
Have a look at volos city and Pelion mountain if you haven't been there, its amazing right in the centre of Greece combines mountain and sea in just 10 minutes.
Have a nice day
Thank you, I’ll keep it in mind. I know there’s a ferry to Volos right from Alonissos-which is my favorite place.
@@YoHSmom yes you can combine here in a day walk in the mountain and swimming in the sea but i hope you visit us again and have a good time wherever you go
Well glad you like it. Visit also the northern Greece like Chalkidiki, Agios Nikolaos, Nikiti etc
Thanks For trying to speak my language! Soooo difficult I know!
No siga siga . The modern expression for this is chalara.
With the l letter pronounced heavier than usual.
@Miss Bork Ena asteio ekane o anthrwpos, eleos...
What mean
Miss Bork χαλάρωσε μωρή μαλακω, γαλότσα
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Check my cinematic video from ATHENS and I'm sure you'll like it !
Euharisto Wolters! I am from Romania, this year was my 10th holliday in Greece, so I am totally with you enthusiastic !
was there 26yrs ago and had best time of my life.People were the best.As an Armenian I felt lots of similarities to my culture hospitality food etc.Go Greece and have fun
All Greeks like Armenians
"There is a lot of smoking here"
*Lady walks by and puffs on her cig right next to Mark
i think she inspired me :)
@@woltersworld or you inspired her
Greeks breath fire!
@@nomadicolours I agree. It’s actually illegal to smoke in restaurants and bars. Enforcing the law though is a different story.
@@nomadicolours They are looking to double down on enforcing no smoking laws with the new government currently, so who knows, maybe it will get better eventually. Greeks love their cigs tho unfortunately
You should try visiting thessaloniki! Its the capital city of '' slowly''😂
capital city of keep calm
Tru that XDD
BlackStar Nae 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣κλαίω
Ahhh...thanks!!!
There’s nothing like taking everything “chalara” in Thessaloniki!!! 😂😂😂 well said!!! 😉😉
I came to Greece in 1980, never have been shocked by things, but really like it here, became a citizen. Hello from Athens. Should say that resturants have food they just want to give you, like a complementary treat.
Yeah I'm first!
You got a new subscriber, good work, greetings from saudi arabia
Thanks for the AWESOME video. We love you. Enjoy the vacations and your wonderful family. ❤
🤪👍
Wow, lol
@@khalidalghamdi9052 Thank you Khalid!
I'm Finnish and I've gone to Greece for 4 weeks every summer for 10 years now with my family. None of us have got a sunburn yet.
Finnish people are excluded 😊
Thanks for your loyalty to our country.
@@asteriosmetaxas6775 Last summer I was in Agia Marina, and it was really amazing, the beaches and the taverns
@@meowBlitz Agia Marina, Crete ? East from Chania ?
@@asteriosmetaxas6775 Yes, exactly
@@meowBlitz lovely place. I stay in rethymnon. All the island has so many things to do and see.
I found the Greeks to be very down to earth, very nice people in a county that really does feel created by the Gods. Love and respect from USA.
Driving was completely fine in Greece. Then again: I am from Eastern Europe. Food is indeed amazing and cheap. Also, the hospitality. About Greek time: it is good to relax a bit and not hurry everywhere. That is the point of a holiday.
Not throwing papers in the toilets is not required due to aging piping but due to different sewage system in relation to other countries. This is how we keep our underground water cleaner :)
Πέστα
Μπουρτζοβλαχοι τουρίστες οτι βρουν το πετάνε στη 🚽
Ναι... Ολοι οι βοθροι πεφτουν στην θαλασσα...
@Vasiliki Koutsimbou Yeah, in the "uncivilized" north they send their sewage to processing units, while we toss the whole things in the vothros and "keep our underground water cleaner" :p
Καλά κρασιά ...
@@sejuanisupportonly7385 I totally agree with you that our country lacks infrastructure and environmental awareness. I was just explaining why we do not throw our garbage directly into sewage system. The people who own this utube chanel are americans, they are not even north europeans. They have a completely different disposal system, which is why I bothered commenting. My best regards!
I love Greece, and you are right, the islands are beautiful and photogenic. Ive been to 15 islands, each one unique, each one with fond memories. I highly recommend, go there off season.
Im from Greece and i like Corfu/ kerkira and Rodos which your favorite greek island ?👍
I had to laugh through the whole video, you are so right about my beloved Greece! I live in California USA, born in Greece, but visit my family whenever I can - the food, mountains of it, I gained 10 lbs in three months, I rented a car, crazy Greeks passing me on sidewalks & shopping, there is NO waiting line, OMG, a special place in my heart for my Ελλάδα μου🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Thank you so much for supporting our country, and especially the greek islands!
My Grandparents,
My yiayia and my papou, my father's parents, rest their souls and his, were both from Greece. My father and his 2 sisters, my theas, were born in Queens N.Y. before WW2. My brother and I are 2nd generation. I love Greek culture and Greeks. They're passionate, hardworking, determined people. Warm, family oriented. I've never been to Greece. At this stage of the game I'm not sure that I ever will. I miss my grandparents. I miss the language, the food. I'm retired now, living in Mexico because it's cheap to live here. And it's ok but I know I could live the rest of my life in Greece among my ancestors. Eating that incredible food, llaying on the beach and swimming in the Mediterranean.
Ah life, I don't know the future but the past keeps getting clearer every day. 😊✌🇺🇸
U can live in a Greek village with 600$ a month. The quality of life is not comparable to Mexico and people are so nice. Try it, cause u will be emotionally fulfilled.
@George B. I do so hope you can fulfil your dream, George. Back in the 1980’s My late partner and I used to go to a different island every year for about 20 years and we also toured the mainland. We felt more welcomed by the Greek people than any other people around the world.On several occasions we were “hi jacked” on the street, ( usually by little old ladies and given fruit or food that they had on them. One time, in Kalymnos, an old lady came and took me by the hand and led us up to her house which was carved out of rock in the hillside, and we sat and had coffee with her, she didn’t speak English and we didn’t speak Greek but it didn’t matter at all! It was like we were her family. When we left we tried to give her some nuts and pistachios that we had, for her kindness, and eventually she took them, but after we got 10 yards down the hill she caught up with us and pressed an apple into my hand. Honestly, we didn’t want to leave, but we had to get the boat back to Kos. Fabulous times, fabulous people,food, history, climate. Go home, George
@George B. Your story moved me sir.I really hope that you can make it here someday.I work on the Greek islands in the summer and a lot of people often tell me how it was a lifetime dream to come here.One lady I remember was around 90 years old,she had walking aids and some kind of a ventilator.She was so happy/on the brink of crying when she told me she wanted to visit for so many years and she had finally made it.
Plz do not give up your dream.It's never too late ;)
I just got back from my first visit to Greece! These tips are 100 percent true, and it is 100 percent worth a (or several) visit.
Love the guy.As a Greek I can tell you his observations are spot on.He lives the spirit of the place.A true Philhellene.
Invite me to greek
My favourite country in the world. Watching this makes me wanna break out the Ouzo and listen to Demi's Roussos "My Friend The Wind" and Nana Mouskouri, on blast. The food, culture, the people. I'm sure I was Greek in a past life lol Like coming home..
Mark, I love Greece and having been there several times I hope to visit it again with my wife and daughter. Crete is great for all the reasons you mentioned
In
My daughter's been to Greece 3 times. She love it.
Did she told you that Greeks do it better;
where ?)) i mean the most tourist places or not ?))
@@user-nn4sm7ds2y Μην γίνεσαι εμμονικός μαλάκας. @Nicole Robinson sorry for that!
@@user-nn4sm7ds2y einai h ataka sou e ?
Love that when you are talking about unfinished buildings you show one of the oldest structures in Greece, the tomb at Mycenae.
You should mention at the end of the video that the fruit, yogurt or whatever else the restaurants give you when you ask for the bill is free
really :-O that's amazing and actually a huge relief to know (even if its not always) as I'm ever so careful with € and don't want to refuse but also can't afford more than we ordered
@@ths3297 Yes. Actually a fruit or a sweet or a small alcoholic drink is our way of saying 'Thank you'.
Greece sounds awesome! I really want to go. Great informative video.
Cheers!
That's my home town! I grew up right behind Wolter's shoulder!
Which part of Crete? I was in Heraklion and Chania in September of this year. Can't wait to go back!
@@merrilldellas550 that's Agios Nikolaos. Just an hour east of Heraklipn.
Xania for me :) high school was born in Montreal Canada was amazing LOVE ALL KRITI and GREECE of course
I've been in Athens and then in Cyprus (Larnaca + Paphos). It has been the most exciting time in my life. I was shocked when I found out that Cyprus is separated from Greece. To me, they are the same. Both equally amazing. Nice people. Beautiful landscape. Most tasteful food. Shocking archeological sites. Wonderful music. Full of life. I will come again.
As a Greek, l can confirm the "greek time" concept.
they do say that a Greek will have more fun at a funeral than a Turk will have at a wedding.
That hoits
Haha, imagine how much fun we have at the weddings then! 😂
I mean I've heard that Turkish weddings are pretty depressing so... 😂
Actually turks have traditions like beating the man till he enters his house, even his new wife will step on his foot. greeks on the other hand are not losing any opportunity to get drunk, or take a day off at job
@@taurohkea2169 Nonsense.
Lovely video, you are too kind!
Also, for everyone watching, please remember Greece is not just the capital Athens & the Islands. It's SO much more. Think outside the box and visit mainland Greece, you'll love it. Try Northern Greece, with cities like cosmopolitan & restless Thessaloníki, seaside & picturesque Kavála, old-style yet youthful Xánthi, cloudy & oriental Ioánnina, try the Peloponnese in the south, with its amazing nature and more rustic feeling... and many more places! Have a nice day.
Fun fact:
Greece is the hottest country in Europe. 🇬🇷
Malta and Spain have overall higher temperatures. Athens is the hottest capital though.
Literally and Metaphoricaly...
@@andreimihaesi I live in a city in the middle Greece called Larissa and it hits easily 40° temperature and sometimes it gets 45°
sorry for my bad english
@@baconhairfan9609Γειά σου! ξέρω, στη Θεσσαλία είναι πολύ ζεστό! I know in Thessaly it gets very hot, and very few places in Europe get hotter, but one of them is Sevilla and Andalucia in general.
Y E S 😍
Ρε φίλε, είσαι πραγματικά υπέροχος! Respect!
Greek food is all about generosity!
The grandmas are at home cooking and cleaning. They send their husbands at the tavernas or kafenio so they are not just sitting home and are at the top of their heads complaining. ;P
Gotcha
Grandmas r from other land from Grandmotherland near to planet motherland , 🤣🤣,haha what a bullshits i hear omfg /τι μαλακιες ακούω θεέ μου ?? 😝😝😁😁😁😁😁
These are old people. I live in athens and i rarely see that.
@Ncyim Some do, but most just get out less or hang out in old-school coffee shops, having adapted to urban lifestyle.
Is it me or he showed archeological sites as "unfinished buildings"?
most of these werednt archeological sites but ruined old homes etc
yeah that was weird. these were totally archeological sites. he was talking about unfinished buildings of 1990-2000 and was showing things from 2500 years ago :p
@@generalteo6010 siga-siga! 😂
That was added in for a little bit of humor.
I am from Greece and I can assure you that it's beautiful😍💓 Thank you for all your good words about Greece!!!
6:00 that looks beyond incredibly awesome and delicious! The whole Mediterranean region (especially Italy, Greece, and the isles) is our favorite area to visit on Earth. From the people, food, geography, architecture, history, climate. You simply can't beat that combination.
And I can guarantee you it it is even more delicious than what it seems. Although greek food might be a bit heavy for the stomach, if you are not used to it.
Greetings from Siberia :P
Hope you are doing well!
@@woltersworld Yeah, quite cold already though xD
@@KIRISHETTO no its not
@@appleseed2933 Down to -10-12 C ._.
@@KIRISHETTO oh...nvm
You’re a legend mate. First time watcher, good on you for finding a nice Greek woman
Some years ago, I used to work in Hersonissos, not far away from Aghios Nikolaos. We could guess how long the tourists were in Crete by their burned skin! People, take care, wear hats and sunblocks. Thank you for the nice things you say about our country. About Crete there is another phrase that can be useful: "Ma giati den tros?", which means "why don't you eat"? they usally ask this question after you have eaten an elephant and three goats etc! My mother is very good at doing this!
Speaking of Greek time...
A friend (His father came from Greece as a teen) married a Spanish lass...
I asked her if she'd introduced Chris to the concept of "manana" (in Australian, "Eh tomorrow will do")...
"No, he hasn't come up with anything that urgent yet!"
True. Spaniards are super fast when compared to us Greeks….lol
😂😂😂
@@nicolaskottis5245 Good, I'm always late. How about working times? Do i need to be on time all day? I'm leaving next week for a job in Athens.
@@qwerf1897 It depends on the kind of the work, but there is always a time out.
@@nicolaskottis5245 But I mean, being late in the mornings xD. I'm always late.
We were in Naxos a few months back. It was my first time in Greece and a lot of what you're saying is spot on. Luckily almost everyone I was with had been there before. Plaka Beach is stunning and the Naxions really know potatoes.
It's the only place in Greece that has an annually potato festival.
@@denmasxe They are some tasty tatties. Well worth a festival.
Crete is one of the most beautiful country's and places in the world. I definitely want to to Greece 🇬🇷. I got back last night after a week's holiday in Agios Nikolaos Thalassa Villas. I never ever want to stop going to Crete. I so want to live out here but right now I got less than 3 hours sleep so I'm completely jetlagged. Never been jetlagged before but I feel so tired. Great videos keep it up Parekelo.
Thank you for showing so much love for our country ❤ We really need a boost, lately we have been feeling like we aren't good enough
Just got back from a trip to Italy, with a one night stay in Athens. We loved Greece and definitely want to explore more of it. We wished we did a second night there but only so much you can cram into one trip.
Mason Brooks wife and I did a week in Rome. Was amazing! I could live there. If you go there stay at hotel ISA. Great location to getting around to the sites. It’s not city center tourist and crazy but perfect. Eat breakfast on the terrace over looking the Vatican. Will be going back
Excited for these Greece videos. Going there this summer so getting some inspiration!
Karen
hope they can help a bit. have a great trip (next summer :)
I am greek if you want any kind of help you can ask me :)
As a Greek I have to say that you are the first one that describes the pros and cons so well :D
I've been to several places in Greece and absolutely love them all. And you are right about the food. Amazing! The Greek people I met were all wonderful too. Such a wonderful country
You really look to enjoy Greece! Try smaller Cyclades Islands like Serifos or Sifnos next time :)
Have fun and...Σιγά σιγά!
Themis Anas what does siga siga mean?
@@meowBlitz
Σιγά (Sigá) = slow
Sigá-sigá = slowly, take it easy! :)
@@meowBlitz the word is just σιγά =siga that means slow or slowly not siga -siga ,double siga is just a phrase not a word i think ! For example slowly slowly = siga siga so simple man 😉
@@meowBlitz slowly slowly-take your time,,
Meteora is a must. If you want to see something like mountains out of Lord of the Rings with isolated monasteries on top, its great. Also green light means go, yellow light means go and red light means drive faster. So as a pedestrian always look don't walk with head down like your in Toronto or NYC.
you wouldnt walk with head down in new york either lol
eurosensazion LOL!! It's true!! Always be careful in Greece as a pedestrian
Meteora is a magical place
My favourite place in the world. Love the Greeks and their food x
Greece is the most beautiful country in the world. Literally! Everything is amazingly perfect!!! The foods ( oh my gosh, you cannot stop eating) , the seas ( unbelievable! So clean and blue. I mean really blue. They have clear turquoise water, and light blue,deep blue, all blues,clear, like glass. Everything!). The people are so friendly and the weather fantastic. Don’t forget to visit the ruins ( Acropolis is not the only one. So many thousands of years before Acropolis). Greeks are the first to create ruins and statues and all that ,which are perfection! The history is soooooo interesting and fascinating! You can not believe up to where Greece was. And definitely eat Souvlaki( the birthplace of real Souvlaki) with gyros,or meat cebab sticks,how they used to do it in 2500 BC. I was amazed by the ancient Greeks and Greeks in general. And they really do how to enjoy life.