This is Why GREECE is My Favorite Country on Earth
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- After traveling to eighty-two countries over the past thirty-two years, Greece is my favorite. In this video I walk through the little town of Mandraki, capital of Nisyros island in the Aegean Sea and talk about why I love Greece so much. You can watch my other video tour of Nisyros island here (it starts partway into the video because the intro is filmed at the same castle): • ONE DAY IN GREECE | Th...
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I showed much more of the beautiful island of Nisyros in another video: th-cam.com/video/Cw-LEo868Uo/w-d-xo.html
Glad you enjoyed your time here Gabriel , greetings xDD
It's a snake eating eagle in the little square .
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I must admit that this has been one of the most enjoyable and accurate video tours I've seen lately about Greece. I'm a Greek living abroad and your video brought to me that instant feeling of nostalgia. Can't wait to be back home, visiting one of the countless Greek islands, siting at a seaside fish taverna, enjoying a glass of nice cold ouzo with some grilled octopus and atherinas, gazing at the endless blue of the mediterranean sea... Simplicity at its best... What else could I ask for? Cheers! Ya Mas! 🙂
Gabriel you're one of us now!!!!A pure Greek soul!!!!
There's something about Greece that I have never experienced anywhere else. I can't put my finger on it. The atmosphere, the general vibe just resonates so well with me. I don't care where I go.. I just need a cold mythos, a plate of saganaki in a village square and a warm breeze and I'm happy as I can ever be. Don't ever change Greece.
My thoughts exactly. It's more than the specific reasons I talked about, it's about the feeling of being here.
Agree, most likely has something to do with what some say are energy vortexes. Places such as Sedona Arizona, Cusco Peru and others across the world experience this. The oracle of Delphi in central Greece is also said to be a strong vortex. Greece overall has to be a major if not the strongest energy vortex. Some of the ancient temples were placed in way that they formed a triangle even though they were miles apart. ( search triangulation of Greek Temples). It is the chosen land of the ancient Gods for a good reason.
Ελλάδα μου,χώρα ευλογημένη!!
Εκεί που το μπλε του ουρανού ενώνεται με το μπλε της θάλασσας..💙
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@@Dinomite921 Ετσι είναι, στους Δελφούς το ένοιωσα έντονα.
When I arrived in Greece first time, I was told: Welcome to the country of happiness, with good food, good music, amazing landscapes. It was true.
It's not really the country of happiness, because the economy is so bad these days, but the rest is true, so thank you!
@@despinapoe534 IT was in 1999.
@@fromherefromthere Oh, that explains it...
@@fromherefromthere Before '08 although many problems that are prevalent today were present life quality was a lot better than now , salaries were higher and taxes were lower. But this extensive spending by the government was what made Greece so vulnerable to the 2011 bail out crisis , since 2011 life in my country is hell on earth for many people and things are constatly getting worse because the country cannot elect a proper government, corruption and unemployment is rapid and also suprisingly crime is also on the rise too . Personally I love my nation for her beautiful culture and nature witch is trully one of a kind , but if things continue to be the same I think I will have to leave my fatherland for the search of a new life abroad
@Christos Montariou thanks to the inflation brought in by the EU to many countries in the South and the east: Greece, Portugal and many eastern countries...
Agree. Greece is the most amazing place on earth. The moment I stepped in I thought: I'm HOME!! I can't wait to go back!!!!
you're always welcome!!
see u soon back home my friend!
It's good place to swim, specially the Aegean part 🏊 🏊 🏊
welcome back jamie
Μπράβο, φίλε!
In Greece a human is always a human. There's a deep humanity in Greek culture that makes human interactions at the same time feel honest and intense.
I've been living in Greece for 18 years and have come to understand why my Greek mother in law would speak of tourists with such compassion. She says "they are far from home, they don't know the place, they are like little children and we have to protect them." In the beginning I found her approach to tourists a bit weird, but after living here so long I understand why she feels that way, but I can't put it into words.
I find Greeks have a sense of dignity that isn't linked to status or appearance, but to knowing who they are and being raised within a culture that values human relationships, music, arts, food and spirituality as daily basic needs.
You can argue with a Greek and really get upset with each other and then a bit later if they see you need help they'll just help you. Because before being that guy you had a fight with, you're a human being.
I agree my friend... 🇬🇷💞
That only a real Greek within could put it so well. Well done! People shouldn't, rarely, confuse our hospitality ( philoxenia ) with some kind of weakness, though. Now, our forefathers defined long ago, what and who is a Greek. They set up two criteria:
1. Those who have both parents Greek
2. And receive the Greek education ( agogi )
Given that, you obviously don't have the first, but you do have the second, the most important one. You received, felt the Greek culture. We are happy to have you amidst our family! hehe!
I'm having fun here. I hope you won't mark my words with a serious undertone.
@@hermespsychopompos4615 ❤️
Wow, that´s a really good explanation. You put into words what I have only felt, the unseen.
Yes, 100% with all of this. My mother is Greek, and I spent much time in my childhood with family in Greece and several islands.
I totally agree with you 💯
I love Greeks and Greece, I consider it my home 💙💙💙🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦
Greetings from Corfu,Greece
It is most definitely your home as well my friend! Thank you for all your wonderful words & hope you visit again soon! 💙
I've been to Greece on our honeymoon. We had plans to go to the Seychelles but due to covid we weren't allowed. So then we changed our plans and went for island-hopping in Greece. I can truly say that it was the best trip I ever had. The food is amazing, every restaurant had it's own wine. The people are so friendly! We are going back many many times in the future.
I'm Belgian, but I grew up among Greek people and I go back every single year. It is where I find myself again, where all my best creative ideas start, where I can leave all my worries behind and just relax.
Greece....my country....so blue...so light...so simplicity...thank you all...l have tears in my eyes for my special wonderful country
Welcome back Gabriel!
Ευτύχης εδώ!
Σε χαιρετώ Ευτύχη!
I've been to fifty countries in my life so far and I have to say, Greece is the only place where I would choose to live in outside the UK. What I found in Greece I haven't found anywhere else in the world. I can't really explain it unless you spend some time in the country. Gabriel - I would also advise visiting mainland Greece and explore Thrace and the cities of Xanthi & Kavala and some of the villages in the mountains of Epirus. Hoping to move there permanently soon.
We are waiting for you mate. Always welcome here.
❤
Had uk not left EU, you would be already here with no paperwork and enjoy your life;)
Come to my hometown, is called Kastoria.
A mini city with amazing landscapes and a beautiful big lake.
It's in North Macedonia, near to Thessaloniki.
There is an airport,too.
@Aggeliki P. Ωραια η Ξανθη, καμια σχεση με την Κομοτηνη.
Love Greece from Turkey, it really is a beautiful country. Hope I can have the chance to visit it some day
And you are very welcome my friend
@@Jovan_Jarkarane nice
The Greek people love the Turkish people
Love you too fren
You are welcome and don't select erdoDOG again for president he is lying to you he thinks that you are sheeps
Greece!! Greeks, never let your land be taken from you. You have the best place on earth. God has blessed you.
I never felt better in any other country, including mine.Greece is Paradise.
You just have to spend a few weeks in Greece and everywhere else will start to feel like something is missing and you long to return to Greece
I agree with you 100%
I'd also like to add another point that makes Greece amazing: the diversity! Most people think of the dry, barren Cyclades and white buildings but theres also lush, green forested islands (Ionian, Sporades) and high mountains, gorges, waterfalls and allll kinds of beaches - pebbly, sandy, white rocks, etc...There's endless exploration to be had in Hellas!
Definitely. 👍😎
@@GabrielTravelerVideos When you visit Romania?😁
@@PranksandDogsTikTok Been there and I'd love to go back to see more: th-cam.com/users/gabejedmosearch?query=Romania
Agreed, Greece is one of the most visited but least explored countries in the world. There is a lot of places on the mainland that tourists are completely unaware of.
Skopelos
Gabriel I am from northern Greece but I am living in Athens. Man we must give you Greek citizenship just because of your videos and your love and interest for Greece. Thank you.
Greece is different and you can go everywere its safe ,the food is best and the sea its wonderful❤️
I'm Greek. I'm so moved and genuinely happy to have watched this video and read these beautiful comments by so many people. Much love to u and everyone 💕
I am greek, almost 50 years old.I 've been traveling a lot around Greece the last 35 years trying to explore my country.I have not yet the answer to what is that make this country so beautiful and maybe the best place to live....the beautiful villages, the sea, the beaches, the divercity of the different places, the food, the prices, the culture, the history, the weather.....I really do not have the answer.....after 3 years of living abroad and travelling to a lot of other countries I found that Grece has it all...!!!!!!!!
Lovely Greece 🇬🇷 The only country that I can feel peace of mind!
Backpacked across Europe and spent a month in Greece in 72 - Athens and Corfu. Returned with a friend in the 80s to Athens, Santorini and Crete. Greece is heaven.
I'm an athenian greek, born in 2002. I would kill to get to see the greece you shaw sir. You had some balls to backpack through fascist junta rural police territory in 72!
I belive that the greece you got to see is now dead, lost in this global world, unable to find itself or provide for its children. Now it's all about the tourism industry. There is nothing else left standing in this depressed land.
@@nodspruductionss3812 Born in 2002 but talking about the Junta lmao
@@Equilibrium21 είπα ποτέ ότι είναι βιωματική εμπειρία αυτό που λεω; Ξέρω πολύ καλά ότι αν πέρναγε ένας Ευρωπαίος νέος με backpacm απο το χωριό μου το 72 ο φασίστας μπάτσος θα τον έπιανε θα τον έλεγε χιπι και θα ξεσπαγε πάνω του τα κομπλεξ του.
Do you remember where you stayed in Corfu?
@@kostas6612 Sorry for the late reply. I just saw these responses. We slept in sleeping bags on a beach - no tents! I don't remember the name but we had to hike down a trail to the beach. No one policed the beach and some people sleeping on the beach were nudists. Most were backpacking college students. When facing the beach there was a tall rock formation at the right end of the beach that people would climb. There was a restaurant on the beach that I believe was called George's where I had my first and last drink of Oozo. From the trail to the beach, we could see Greek women working outside in long black outfits. There were older men in cafes who were wearing very traditional Greek outfits. It WAS paradise.
Sometimes I think Gabriel loves Greece more than us Greek People. We love you 💜 !!!
You must love where you live??
When you live in paradise already, one tends to take it for granted...
@@Mud_AleX We Greeks love our country and our history but have a love-hate relationship with each other. We have been the same since ancient times, love to fight each other, as if we are still in city-states, and then we find some common ground and get proud to be Greek and stand together when have something else to hate :P.
@@bouyiaka You are speaking FACTS my friend 💯
I have always loved Greek music. It sends shivers down my spine. I've been to Greece several times and currently learning the language.
Bravo! 👏 Let us know if you need any help my friend. God Bless 💙
@@SpartanLeonidas1821 Thank you. That's nice to know 🙂
@@ronneighbour1378 You’re welcome Brother! Good Luck 🙌🏻
Gabriel is back in Greece, which means that summer has officially started!
Greece has always been mysterious to me and last July I got to visit for the first time and feel in love and counting the days of my return
Can’t wait to have you back friend! You are always welcome in ΕΛΛΑΣ 🇬🇷
Greece is a beautiful country, with islands, mountains and history.There are many other beautiful countries in the world, but the feeling of freedom and relaxation you feel when you’re in Greece is unbeatable.I thing this feeling makes Greece unique.
I have had a really hard time coming back to Denmark from holiday in Karpathos. It was so fun to see the reasons why you love Greece, all my reasons explained. It put me at ease. I felt like I was leaving my home when I left and in Denmark it feels like "there is nothing to do" , like I want to run to Greece again. So a bit claustrophobic. It´s nice to hear you have been to Greece so many times; it makes me feel like I will too. My mom and dad (who was American) met on Crete and I went there as a baby and as a small child. It´s like my body remembers in the water and beaches.
Dear Gabriel you are Greek now, you are a part of our big Greek Family, and we love you for sharing all this amazing beauty of this spectacular country , the cradle of western civilization !!!!
I wish one day to retire in Greece, on a lemon orchard...I use to live in Santorini back in 2001.
Returned 2017 for a reunion with the people I worked for, then a short visit to Crete. OMG I miss Greece dearly. Too bad Canada is so far!
Yes, I love Greece, what’s not to love? The food is great, the drinks, the sea and the people are awesome!
Unfortunately Turkey is threatening to attack these island's which is something that it will destroy them but a lot of people don't get it.
What many tourists don't realise is that Greece has amazing mountains as well. Actually most of the country is mountainous.
@@Jovan_Jarkarane keep it or leave it
@@mertayata7321 dont worry mert we will keep them
@@mertayata7321 We will keep them, and break your teeth if you feel courageous enough 😃
Can understand the love for Greece - seems super chilled! No status symbols or bragging of wealth, just simple and functional homes!
correct and timeless finding. Wealth is loved everywhere. who does not want it! But most people in Greece do not consider it superior to happiness. They are happy to have enough to enjoy life. No more. Let me remind you here of the incident with Tritantechmis.
"Παπαί, Μαρδόνιε, κοίους επ' άνδρας ήγαγες μαχησομένους ημέας, οι ου περί χρημάτων τον αγώνα ποιούνται, αλλά περί αρετής!"
"Alas, Mardonius, with which men did you bring us to fight. With those who do not fight for money, but for virtue" exclaimed the son of the Persian warlord Artavanos, Tritantechmis, when shortly after their victory in battle the Persian troops were informed the performance of the seventh Olympiad by the Greeks.
Yes, no showing of wealth. Refreshing to meet grounded people who after knowing them for a while you suddenly realise they live a simple life, but are actually rich. But they are rich in the important things, humanity, kindness and are genuine.
Nah it has more to do with lack of funds (it's a largely poor country) and historic reasons (for most of the Ottoman period Christians weren't allowed to build fancy houses or fancy churches or anything ostentatious, even when they could afford it, which is why most traditional folk architecture looks rather minimalist)
I truly did enjoy this post! Because he was a philosophy professor, my late husband made several trips to Greece with students. I was never lucky enough to accompany him because I was a public school teacher and I had to teach. He passed away almost nine years ago but I felt him “with” me as I enjoyed your Greek visit! For that I am extremely grateful! 🥰
We love you here in Greece Gabe! Out of all the non-Greek travel vloggers that ever come here, you definitely do the best with what you show from here, so your love for Greece shows. Enjoy Nisyros! That's one place I haven't been to yet.
Hello Global Nico!
@@kimonmacconuladh6767 hey Kimon!
You said it well!!
Parapoli alithia re
@@supermavro6072 You are malaka
Gabriel you are one of us now and greeks favourite traveler for sure!
i totally agree with you about Greece! the best country to spend your holiday! the colours, the sea, the people are fantastic. i will move there permanently
To move there permanently was also our plan, but we ended up in Portugal. The taxes in Greece are excessive. Happy to contribute with taxes but they have deemed income meaning they can estimate your taxes even if you only live from savings. Portugal is nice but I think we would like it better in Greece, maybe one day… just love the Greek people and food and always had a nice and personable experience with Greek people. We plan to go there end of August/September.
SHAKING MY FUCKING HEAD..tourist tourist tourist...you think living in greece is nice ?...no no whatever I say you won't believe me...so go and then tell me if you like it...yes for holidays it's the best...but I am greek with a house there and I don't live in Greece and everyone I know wants to leave..it's a shit hole no organisation with trash mentality society
I agree, Greece is just amazing, the people, the beaches, the mountains, the history, the food, the mythology, all the islands, It's just such an amazing country, I've already been to a few islands and every time it's a unique experience, I can't wait to go back this year!
As a greek thank you for your kind words Gabriel. Im so glad i found your content last year or so because you know your stuff when it comes to greece. You keep visiting places that are hidden gems and not only the classic touristy places (like Mykonos, Santorini etc).
I had to watch this video again. I'm in love with Greece 🇬🇷❤
Love the music.Greece always a place on my heart🇬🇷
Greek history goes back more than 6000 years my dear Gabriel!
I love Greece even since am coming from a Mediterranean Island. Next August am off to Crete for the 7th time in Greece. Thanks for the video mate
Greece is hands down the best vacation destination...not expensive, great food, great people, great weather, great scenery, great history!! And much more!! Great vid Gabe!! You should get a job for Greece Tourism Dep't !! haha Cheers from Toronto.
Greece feels greater, as a whole, than the sum of it's parts.
Lot's of sun and sea. Natural vistas. Great food. Welcoming weather. Soothing, calm, safe atmosphere. Hundreds of destinations, most on an affordable budget. Lots of opportunities to enjoy, educate and lose yourself.
Your vids have inspired us to do a tour of Greece. Athens , Santorini , Thessaloniki, and were now here in Ios at the place you stayed here . Thanks for the inspiation, Greece is now our favorite place as well.
That's awesome, have a great time.
That was such a soothing video. Watching Gabe in Greece is like watching a magician perform. Extremely at ease
Χαίρομαι που νιώθετε τόσο όμορφα στην πατρίδα μου.
Είσαστε πάντα ευπρόσδεκτοι 🥰😍
Ευχαριστούμε για τα θερμά και θετικά σας λόγια.
Looks like an absolutely beautiful paradise I can see why it’s your favorite country. My grandpa also went there recently and he goes there regularly every year.
I was in Greece last year, went to Naxos. I can see why Greece is your favorite country.
Gabriel you don't look 50 more like 40 !happy birthday man and good luck on your trips ! Thank you for loving my country and for your kind words about 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 us!
I absolutely agree with you about Greece. After I went there for the 1st time, I have been going back and back and....back. And for 33 years now I've been going back. And what started as a 2 week holiday 33 years ago is now for several years already 2 yearly trips of 6-7 weeks each.
What a joy to watch your video! In many Greek islands the churches are as many as families,every family has one saint to pay tribute. You are actually educating and informing travelers by explaining history and many of your descriptions are so poetic and respectful!
Keep on traveling,keep on selecting memories,keep on returning home to us Greeks!
Yes, he is BY FAR the best Travel Channel & has been for many years now…he is authentic! No flashy BS or Clout chasing like all these other channels try to do! He is the real OG !!! 👍
Hi Gabriel, I've been watching your videos over the past few years and I totally agree with all of what you say in this video. The first time I visited Greece was in spring 1991. I was 19 years old! Since then, Greece stayed in my heart and soul. Although I've been to many countries around the world I keep returning to Greece more and more, esp now I get older. Me and you are very much alike!! Love walking, cycling, exploring, the Greek food, language, culture, simplicity of life, peace, history, blue sky & sea, the fantastic weather, feeling free, and so on. I should teach you the proper pronunciation of the Greek words though 😉 I look forward to more of your new videos. Enjoy the travels, maybe we'll meet somewhere in Greece one day 😅🇬🇷💙
That BBC journalist who’s travelled the world over also picked Greece as his favourite. Simon Reeves his name is.
I visited this island last year and i instantly fell in love with it, it's probably my favourite greek island. It's such a hidden gem. As a Greek , i get pissed off by the fact that Santorini and Mykonos are always on the spotlight when Greece has so much more to offer (this is also why these 2 islands are so uresonably overpriced)
Shhhhh. Let it stay that way. I wouldn't step foot on santorini
Greece is so amazing and beautiful! And, I LOVE the mythological connections!!
Couldn’t agree more with everything you said!
I’ve been to Greece 11 times now and could totally live there.
In Greece you find your PEACE!!! 🙏🏻💙🤍🧿🇬🇷
This makes me get into a relaxing mode just watching it. Greek islands are just the best. They have it all. History, scenery, cute streets, nice restaurants etc. And you never get that overwhelming vibe of exploitation and artificialness you get with tropical islands and stuff like Gran Canaria.
Well Gabriel you’ve made me a believer and now I must put Greece 🇬🇷 on my to do list!
Great vlog
All the best from 🇨🇦
yes mate and avoid mykonos and santorini there more beautiful islands and far more cheaper.
@@eliasliakos714 So where would you suggest to go?
@@manifestingbeautifullife2187 milos, syros, ithaca-paxos, skiathos, skopelos, kefalonia, zante, naxos and many many more a lot cheaper from mykonos and santorini
@@eliasliakos714 Thank you!⛵🛥🛫🛬
@@manifestingbeautifullife2187 If you like hicking and secret beaches consider Andros island too
I was in Corfu in Dassia went there from Saranda Albania 🇦🇱 amazing island 🏝 I always loved Greece 🇬🇷 from Kosovo with love to Greek people 🙋♂️🙏
For those that do not know, Greece is mother natures stress relief pill.
Greece was my fav country too when we traveled and lived in Europe as a child. I also loved the bright weather and buildings, the relaxed and friendly people and the history. I started studying modern Greek when I was 12 to understand a Cat Stevens song. :-) As for the water, well a friend was stung by a jelly fish and we had to watch for eels and spiky sea urchins. The other thing I loved - possibly most - was the rocky terrain. I loved climbing along the shore. Great memories! You’re making me want to go back!
Cat Stevens is from Cyprus though. But yes,they do speak greek too.
I found out the hard way what it's like to step on a sea urchin :D
@@sirapos6550 They don't speak greek, they are Greek!
Greece you can't beat it, with all its exotic beauty charm and culture it should be some far off place in the middle of nowhere, instead it's bang in the middle of the world and Europe, Greece never gets boring
Visited Greece twice in the past 3 months. Once in Thessaloniki, recent one was Rhodes islands. Different feelings. But both nice and worthy. People are nice. Safe to go. Food amazing.
Thessaloniki and Rhodes aren't my favorite places in Greece. Hopefully you'll get the chance to go back again and see more. I tend to prefer the smaller islands.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos You should go back to Thessaloniki
@@GabrielTravelerVideos saloniki is run down with drug addicts and alcoholics. Very run down and dirty city.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Hi Gabe if you prefer small(er) islands then you are in the right place! Personally i would give Thessaloniki AND Rhodes a second chance.
@@davelewis6256
Athens wee worse when I visited both some years ago
Shout out to your past Oregon residency. I was born and raised there and studied classical Greek at the University of Oregon. I lived in Athens for two years, back in the '80, and can't disagree with how great the weather is there.
I also love Greece so much. That island looks like the perfect place to chill out and get away. It's great that you're back. We missed you.
A country that many times even we locals do not appreciate as much as we should.
Thanks Gabriel, and don't forget about our mountains!
Greece has 53 beautiful mountains with an altitude of over 6500ft. Hundreds of mountains above 3000ft.
You are the only vlogget my husband watches due to the fact that you include the history. I love Greece, we just came back from The peloponnese alot of history there too. Have you been?
Yes, I've seen a bit of the Peloponnese on my first two trips but no videos from there.
very underrated area! i really admire foreigners who take some time to search and arrange a trip away from the usual destinations. Monenvasia, Limeni , Aeropoli , Gerolimenas, the breathtaking Simos Beach. Truly hidden gems. in a way I hope they remain hidden
@@alx9080 My husband is from Samos and yes some gems need to stay hidden.
Nice video thank you for making it Gabriel. I especially like that you have took notice of that little church in town and for trying to understand the "mystery" around them. In one book Saint Paisios tell us that those little churches are dedicated to Saints which have in some way either cured or helped people in some miraculous ways (who later out of gratitude have built them). Could be that locals still know stories behind them if they were passed on for generations. They are such a beautiful monuments of love. God bless all our Greek brothers and sisters!
Between history and traveling. Two of my favorite passions, I feel that I cover a lot of both by watching your videos. Specially when you go back to one of the places in the world that I must definitely visit soon. I'm always glad when I see you going back there. Beautiful Greece!!!❤🇬🇷😎
Went to Greece when I was only 18 and loved it, especially the island of IOS it was shall we say quite an experience for me😎
Same: th-cam.com/video/qTDLxJ6l4vE/w-d-xo.html
Since you liked Ios here's a suggestion. Samothraki is a really unique Greek island.
Visited IOS, Folygandros, Paros, Santorini and Mykonos in 1982…magical time
Other countries offer you the discovery of customs, folklore or landscape, but Greece...offers you something more difficult: the discovery of yourself.
Lawrence Durrell
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Magnificent video! I agree with you a thousand percent. Greece is the most beautiful country I have ever visited. I try to go every year. Every time, I find even more wonderful things to see and do. I love it w/all my heart & soul. 🙏😃✈
Can't believe I'm stuck in a cubicle while this dude galivants around the world, well played sir lol you win 😂😅
What cubicle is that😂
@Inandouter I sell high quality parts and tooling through General Tool and Supply, I actually love my job just not as much as this guy!
THANK GOD. I have traveled the whole world but was born in Greece. I love Greece more than anything
That amazing Greek music,it goes so well with the fantastic Greek scenery! Just beautiful!❤️
Maria papageorgiou
I want to be your music
Μαρια παπαγεωργια
Θελω να ειμαι η μουσικη σου
Put it in you tube and you will feel the Greece
Greetings from Athens
Hello. Totally agree with you, the Greek Islands are heaven on earth, to me! I’ve done 22, my favourite one is Ikaria, absolutely worth a visit. Thanks for your content, it’s brilliantly done and a place I’ve come to get ideas and tips. All the best
I love that @Gabriel Traveler tries to show the general vibe and feelings you get exploring most of the Greek islands instead of showing just some fancy places, restaurants or crystal clear beaches(which greece has a tone). You can find beautiful places all over the world but the vibe and the feeling of freedom and peacefulness is really unique in Greece. Thank you for this Gabriel, really someone has to visit Greece to feel this uniqueness
I love you Greece 🇬🇷 ❤️
over the past 32 years ( from 18-500, i have been to France once, Portugal once, and Greece 14x.All places i have been too were nice, but there is a special magic about Greece, that i can't put my finger on it.The forest fires a couple of years ago broke my heart, i joined in with the locals in fighting fires. The memories will always be with me.
Thank you so much all of you for loving our country ❤️
You are welcome here ❤️
I've been on Crete Island for vacation for two weeks the beginning of this June. My fourth time in Greece. Yes, it is my favourite country too. It always heals me physically and mentally.
Greece is an awesome country and it’s definitely one of my favorite places to see videos of and nobody does it better than Gabe🙌🏽
Loved the video! I spent the month of May on the island of Crete, mostly in the east, wandering from hill town to beach and beach to hilltown. Everything you say is so true of Greece in general, but perhaps of its islands specifically. Looking forward to more of your adventures in Greece! Cheers!
Crete is amazing. I spent a month there mid-October - mid-November last year and stayed just outside Ierapetra in the south-east. Explored Katharo & Lasithi plateaus and the east of the island, too. Awesome landscapes!
Wow! Sounds amazing! What an adventure!
I absolutely love the Greek islands. Thanks for another great video
mainland greece is even better and has beaches of equal beayuty there too
Hi Gabriel,As you know that wife and I are doing the Greek northern islands at the moment...I have currently been to 42 countries and I have to agree ,Greece and it's islands are amazing!! I also agree that Bulgaria is the must underated country in Europe...that's why we moved to Bulgaria to live.safe travels.
Gabriel, When a beloved member of a family passes, the family sometimes would build a small church on their property in honor of their parent, etc, if they had the money. Same goes for a village (commune). Those are the small churches you see in odd places. When you spot a tiny church, it might be privately owned or once was.
BTW if you like ouzo, try ouzo made with mastich in it. You will love it.
Hi, i'm Greek, i've never been in Nisyros myself and I' m thrilled that you love my country so much and you take us with you in your trips....thanks a million, have a great summer!!!✌️❤️
Gabriel, we want you to stay in Greece for ever, thanks for your kind words.
Love your way of seeing what Greece really is: it’s mostly a feeling that can’t be described. You have to be there and get into the atmosphere of the greek spirit. You have to be able to catch that vibe.. and you certainly are! Thank you for that wonderful journey
My beautiful Greece ❤️ Thank you all for your kind words 😊 there is beauty and positive vibes everywhere in the world 🌎
I love Greece - in fact I am going to get a plane tomorrow and head off to Symi for 5 days. Just a spur of the moment lovely trip.
Have fun! I'm originally from the Balkans. I'm from a neighboring country. I haven't had the opportunity to go to Greece yet. It looks beautiful.
Good plan, have a nice time.
@@pseudonymshqipe854 You are welcome Shqipe.
Great video Gabriel, the Greek Islands are truly a unique place to visit, nowhere else like them in the world 👍🇬🇷
21:43 A small correction. The "-polis" in "metropolis", indeed comes from greek, but it is different from "poly" in "efcharisto poly". The former is the greek word "πόλις, polis", meaning "city", for example "metropolis", while the latter is the word "πολύ, poly", meaning much-many, for example "polyester, polygon, polyglot".
Note: The word "monopoly", despite being of greek origin, does not come from either of these words
These Greek islands are so beautiful I would love to not only visit, but also live there. Affordability and the visa rules make it difficult.
Almost all the islands nowadays have bank branches and internet connection and if not a proper small medical facility have a doctor which has teleconference equipment and abilities to cooperate with Athens hospitals and either treat a patient or have him send a helicopter or other means of transportation and in a few hours have the patient send to one of the big hospitals. If you can you purchase your own equipment and connect to an even better internet host (Musk’s satellite network for instance) and have even greater capabilities.
@@Rousseau4469 I think the people who live in the Greek islands just want people to visit for a short time spend their money and leave them alone. They don't want a high number of foreigners living there.
@@Resmith18SR I don’t have the answer for really high numbers. There are many cases though of Germans and Dutch or French or even Russians which reside in their private properties during winter that leave when June is coming up and go back to spend some time in their own country and to avoid the heat. You will discover that islanders are exactly the opposite of the people of the interior and quite tolerant. The problem is the lack of fun activities during winter ( cinemas theatres bars or even disco’s). Only maybe a handful of island have some of these like Corfu Rhodes Crete maybe Mykonos (some bars and a disco). The only recreation is some sports like football in open local small fields maybe fishing from ashore and from time to time a gathering to a local tavern to eat and dance Greek or even some non Greek dances (from young people mostly). Tinos is an example that holds a good number of people from different countries that are well incorporated into their society.
@Σπβγ Where's your 🚗?
@@Rousseau4469 Greece in winter isnt tough per se. Greece is 80% mountains. Winter time is winter paradise with snow capped mountains everywhere. A pure paradise. Gabriel isn't even mentioning this extremely overlooked paradise. Greece is a hikers paradise, winter paradise, mountain paradise. Everyone who has been in the Pindus mountains, Mount Olympus, Taygetos mountain, Tzoumerka mountains, Mount Tymfi and Smolikas, Vikos Gorge, Meteora, Agrafa, Mount Giona, Parnassus, many mountains in Peloponnese and Central Greece, Mount Athos and so on. Anyone who has seen atleast 3 of these mountain regions knows and will 10000% agree with what I am saying.
Greece has a perfect climate, islands, food, and so on. All divine. But Greece is a true nature and mountain paradise too
Greece has so many monuments that while as greeks we care about preserving all of them we kinda forget them and go to like the top20 destinations in greece and the same goes for the tourist cause we promote those like 20 spots .So you can go to the rest of them and practically be alone and chill to enjoy the views
Exactly.
Beautiful Greece 🇬🇷
The islands are pure magic!! Yes the food, the people but the sun and sea are mesmerising. And a little secret... when the sea is a little "wild" like this on the video, you go to the other side of the island and there will be calm, like a pool ;)
Awesome to see you’re back in Greece. You’re best videos are your Greek videos IMO. I’m making my long awaited return to Greece this week. Going to be spending 2 weeks in Naxos and can’t wait. Have an awesome time in your fave country Gabe.