I think it's because there's always easier transportation to the islands. If you don't drive in Greece, ( but yes in Toronto!) It's not easy to get to these gems that Tiffany is finding. Tiffany I wonder if you went to the memorial site in Kalavrita. A great tragedy happened there in WW2
70% of Greece is mountainous.Except Peloponnes, there are also wonderful mountains in Volos, Ioannina and Evritania regions.Of course I should add Mount Olympus , the house of 12 Gods in Greek mythology.It’s in the borders of Achilles’ land in Thessalia, and The Great Alexander’s Land of Macedonia.Thank you for this beautiful video.Cheers.
What an AMAZING video!!! so well done, and the information you are giving is very useful :)) thank you so so much for creating these videos, they are great!!
Enjoying your videos, now catching up on earlier ones. We are coming to the Peloponnese in October, your videos are very informative. I've already added the Gulf of Corinth boat trip to our plans!
I am glad that you are slowly discovering the beauties of Greece. I'm 65 and haven't had time to enjoy more than 30% of the beauty of this country, but I'm not giving up... Make it your goal this summer to go to Epirus (Sivota - Parga for sea, Zagorochoria for mountain, Acheron and Voidomatis for rivers, Vikos Gorge for canyons and ask how you will see the stone bridges... Stay healthy and travel Greece.
About 25 years ago we take the train from Diakofto to Mega Spileo and stayed in the hotel at the trainstation, then it was already very old. We also go to Zachlouro and walked around. It was very nice over there.
Just got back from first trip in Athens, Paros, and Antiparos. Went shopping at Flaneur in Plaka from your recommendation. I told the salesperson and they laughed and said that many people had been coming into the shop because of your video and joked that they should put you on the payroll. Lol Antiparos was an amazingly lovely island. Glad I research and found it. Apparently, according to Flaneur you are Dutch?
Sounds like an amazing trip!! Oh wow. I didn’t realize so many people were going there. Happy to hear that. Not Dutch but my last name is so that could be why.
When you pronounced Diakopto I laughed out loud. If you change this name a bit sounds like something else in greek. So when someone visits this kind of beauty how can be in the mood to get back in Athens😅
Kalavryta has a very sad side. - (from wikipedia) On 13 December 1943, in retribution for the killing of the captured German soldiers, German troops perpetrated the Kalavryta massacre: they ordered all male residents of Kalavryta aged 14 years or older to gather in a field just outside the village. Some 1,300 women and girls were locked in a school which was then set on fire while the men were looking on from a hill outside the village. Then 696 boys and men were machine-gunned; only 13 survived. After that, they burnt down the town before they left and the next day they burnt down the monastery of Agia Lavra, the birthplace of the Greek War of Independence. Greece is a land of great beauty, kindness and just below the surface sadness and tragedy. I'm glad you are exploring more of mainland Greece. It has so much to offer and is often overlooked by tourists chasing white houses and techno music. Suggestions for upcoming trips - Take a look at Monemvasia at the south eastern tip of the Peloponnese. Also if you can get there Mystras (do this preferably in the winter when it's far less crowded and hot the atmospherics are magical)
They did tell us the story but I decided not to include it. The women and children were actually locked in the church I showed in the video. Very sad. I hope to explore too. Thanks!
@@agirlandherpassport Mountains is where I feel at home; I always feel I can lie down on the ground and be part of it.. But, yeah, this is greece and the islands are - to me - magical places (Karpathos being my absolute favourite 😊).
The Peloponnese is stunning. So much history, natural beauty and local tradition and customs. I can't wait for my next trip there in August. This rack and pinion railway is an engineering marvel. It looks like you have had an amazing time travelling recently.
If you go to the Peloponnese, you should visit Levidi for food. The scenery with the pine trees littered all around + the insane food at the main town square. Vytina is also pretty amazing, bit more picturesque than Levidi.
Thanks for that Peter. I will be staying for a few days at Gythio and then Finikounda. When I leave there I will pop up and take a look on my way up to Katakolon.
Great video again. I am originally from the southern Peloponnese; watching your last videos I have found a new or lost appreciation of the area. Quite a trek from Messina to Achaia. Hope you have a chance to discover the rest of the Peloponnese in the future. On a side note, when in Greece should I be shopping at Sklaveniti and not at AB? 😀😉😃
Those views are gorgeous at that winery! I’m definitely going to spend a month in the Peloponnese area next year. Btw, I landed in Athens today! I leave for Tinos tomorrow. So glad that plane ride is over 😂😩😴
Cynthia Kritika Definetely visit in Pyrgos the house (museum now) of Giannoulis Halepas one of the best Greek sculptors. But before you reach Pyrgos village find the village of Ysternia and definetely pay a visit to the church of Saint Paraskevi. The brilliant thing with it, is that everything in it is constructed with white marble even the temple. I am calling it the Parthenon of Christian churches. From its alley also you have a spectacular view of the Aegean.
Me and my daughter watch your vlogs mainly because you do the best walking tours, we thought for a second oh no she has had too many wines, but you delivered in the end Enjoy the rest of your holiday
Everybody rushes off to the islands, but mainland Greece has so much to offer.
It’s so true. And there is the sea in the Peloponnese too!
I think it's because there's always easier transportation to the islands. If you don't drive in Greece, ( but yes in Toronto!) It's not easy to get to these gems that Tiffany is finding. Tiffany I wonder if you went to the memorial site in Kalavrita. A great tragedy happened there in WW2
We did drive by it but we didn’t get out.
70% of Greece is mountainous.Except Peloponnes, there are also wonderful mountains in Volos, Ioannina and Evritania regions.Of course I should add Mount Olympus , the house of 12 Gods in Greek mythology.It’s in the borders of Achilles’ land in Thessalia, and The Great Alexander’s Land of Macedonia.Thank you for this beautiful video.Cheers.
I don’t think people know this. Even the islands are mountainous.
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What an AMAZING video!!! so well done, and the information you are giving is very useful :)) thank you so so much for creating these videos, they are great!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Enjoying your videos, now catching up on earlier ones. We are coming to the Peloponnese in October, your videos are very informative. I've already added the Gulf of Corinth boat trip to our plans!
Thank you! I loved that boat ride. They took us to some amazing places.
I am glad that you are slowly discovering the beauties of Greece. I'm 65 and haven't had time to enjoy more than 30% of the beauty of this country, but I'm not giving up...
Make it your goal this summer to go to Epirus (Sivota - Parga for sea, Zagorochoria for mountain, Acheron and Voidomatis for rivers, Vikos Gorge for canyons and ask how you will see the stone bridges...
Stay healthy and travel Greece.
This summer will be on an island most likely. I need the sea. But I am sure I will return to the mountains.
About 25 years ago we take the train from Diakofto to Mega Spileo and stayed in the hotel at the trainstation, then it was already very old. We also go to Zachlouro and walked around. It was very nice over there.
Oh that would be nice. There is still a hotel there in the town.
Thank you for excellent video.
Just got back from first trip in Athens, Paros, and Antiparos. Went shopping at Flaneur in Plaka from your recommendation. I told the salesperson and they laughed and said that many people had been coming into the shop because of your video and joked that they should put you on the payroll. Lol Antiparos was an amazingly lovely island. Glad I research and found it. Apparently, according to Flaneur you are Dutch?
Sounds like an amazing trip!! Oh wow. I didn’t realize so many people were going there. Happy to hear that. Not Dutch but my last name is so that could be why.
À quoi sert de se stresser, quand on n'sait pas y aller? Je préfère m'asseoir sur un banc...
When you pronounced Diakopto I laughed out loud. If you change this name a bit sounds like something else in greek. So when someone visits this kind of beauty how can be in the mood to get back in Athens😅
Yeah it is a hard one for me. I tried many times that day and only got it right once. Hope I didn’t say anything bad. 😳
@@agirlandherpassport No, everything's fine 😂
Haha. Good to hear.
Beautiful scenery!
It was so green and you are right stunning!
I 've been in Greece for a week now, why every time you enter a restaurant they ask you where you are coming from?
They are just curious and trying to show interest in you.
What a wonderful trip,the nature is amazing,thank you!
You’re welcome!
Kalavryta has a very sad side. - (from wikipedia) On 13 December 1943, in retribution for the killing of the captured German soldiers, German troops perpetrated the Kalavryta massacre: they ordered all male residents of Kalavryta aged 14 years or older to gather in a field just outside the village. Some 1,300 women and girls were locked in a school which was then set on fire while the men were looking on from a hill outside the village. Then 696 boys and men were machine-gunned; only 13 survived. After that, they burnt down the town before they left and the next day they burnt down the monastery of Agia Lavra, the birthplace of the Greek War of Independence. Greece is a land of great beauty, kindness and just below the surface sadness and tragedy. I'm glad you are exploring more of mainland Greece. It has so much to offer and is often overlooked by tourists chasing white houses and techno music. Suggestions for upcoming trips - Take a look at Monemvasia at the south eastern tip of the Peloponnese. Also if you can get there Mystras (do this preferably in the winter when it's far less crowded and hot the atmospherics are magical)
They did tell us the story but I decided not to include it. The women and children were actually locked in the church I showed in the video. Very sad. I hope to explore too. Thanks!
@@agirlandherpassport I know. The schoolhouse is a museum now. Also very moving as is the hillside where the massacre occurred.
Another quality video 👍 Looks like you're the smart kid who went for the mountains instead of following the swimsuit people 😊
Thank you! I will be on islands eventually but this was a nice change.
@@agirlandherpassport Mountains is where I feel at home; I always feel I can lie down on the ground and be part of it.. But, yeah, this is greece and the islands are - to me - magical places (Karpathos being my absolute favourite 😊).
All of Greece is magical. The mountains in the Peloponnese were stunning.
A great trip. I hope to be able to do it too.
Thank you!
wow...just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you!
The Peloponnese is stunning. So much history, natural beauty and local tradition and customs. I can't wait for my next trip there in August.
This rack and pinion railway is an engineering marvel.
It looks like you have had an amazing time travelling recently.
I had such a great time. Can’t wait to go back. Enjoy your trip!
Thanks!
If you go to the Peloponnese, you should visit Levidi for food. The scenery with the pine trees littered all around + the insane food at the main town square. Vytina is also pretty amazing, bit more picturesque than Levidi.
Great tips! Thanks
Thanks for that Peter. I will be staying for a few days at Gythio and then Finikounda. When I leave there I will pop up and take a look on my way up to Katakolon.
Great video again. I am originally from the southern Peloponnese; watching your last videos I have found a new or lost appreciation of the area. Quite a trek from Messina to Achaia. Hope you have a chance to discover the rest of the Peloponnese in the future. On a side note, when in Greece should I be shopping at Sklaveniti and not at AB? 😀😉😃
Thank you! I can’t to explore more of the region. I usually shop at AB but will go to Sklavenitis to check for this cheese.
Those views are gorgeous at that winery! I’m definitely going to spend a month in the Peloponnese area next year. Btw, I landed in Athens today! I leave for Tinos tomorrow. So glad that plane ride is over 😂😩😴
It was so amazing up there. You will love it there.
Cynthia Kritika
Definetely visit in Pyrgos the house (museum now) of Giannoulis Halepas one of the best Greek sculptors. But before you reach Pyrgos village find the village of Ysternia and definetely pay a visit to the church of Saint Paraskevi. The brilliant thing with it, is that everything in it is constructed with white marble even the temple. I am calling it the Parthenon of Christian churches. From its alley also you have a spectacular view of the Aegean.
I miss home thank you for sharing your experience ❤
I was pleasantly surprised how nice Greek wines are; red and white.
There are some great ones out there! These two were some of the best I have had.
Me and my daughter watch your vlogs mainly because you do the best walking tours, we thought for a second oh no she has had too many wines, but you delivered in the end
Enjoy the rest of your holiday
Thanks for watching. Haha! I didn’t drink too much the second day. The first day was a lot.
wow absolutely amazing. i'd like to have a piece of that goat cheese
It was so amazing. I didn’t get any either. They don’t do tastings so I will have to find it in Athens.
@@agirlandherpassport i had a great goat cheese in athens last year but i forgot the brand 🥲
More reason to try some when you come back.
@@agirlandherpassport 🙏🙏🙏
We visited the Mega Spileo Monastery back in the early 70s; back then we had to ride up to the monastery on donkeys..
Oh wow! We drove straight up to it.
@@agirlandherpassport
Oh yeah, sitting atop a donkey along a narrow path looking down the steep side of a mountain is a memory etched in my brain 😬
I bet! That would have been a hard no for me.
Another nice and informative video. Ευχαριστώ.
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The next time you will get to kalavryta you may visit the cemetery and learn what happened from our European friends.
They told us about it but I didn’t include it in the video.
You did right.
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