Summer is eventually here…and so is your so expected holidays in Greece!
How will you make the most out of it??
Cycladia’s team has come up with some basic “survival” tips in order for you to have the best Greek vacations ever!
No, we are not going to list travel tips, hotels and restaurants…we will just provide you with things you should do or should avoid as soon as you set your foot on our beautiful country!
Be aware…they are real pieces of advice from our long-term experience of living in Greece…
DO!
• Try the “Tzatziki” and its overwhelming taste but do not go overboard with it…its stubborn smell of garlic will remain with you even at times when it should not (e.g. in bars, clubs, shopping, means of transport, etc.). So, keep it private!
• Try Greek food! You will be amazed!
• Try a Cappuccino or Espresso Freddo…the unique discovery of Greeks that want to turn everything into cold or frozen…besides summer in Greece is hot; why not to? The best place to enjoy it is definitely by the sea, either on one of the seaside cafes or bars or just on the beach!
• Laugh out loud! Greeks do, don’t they?
• Do drive carefully because Greeks usually don’t… not something to pride ourselves in!
• Do wear light clothes; Greece by summer can be reaaaally hot!
• Do get crazy! That’s the point of it!
• Go “beach walking” even after sunset…the touch of the wet sand and the sea on your feet will definitely take away all your bad thoughts and stress and drown it into the deep sea…
DON’T!
• Mention anything about the Greek crisis or quote that Greeks may deserve it…it will not have a good ending!
• Presume that everyone around you does not understand English….you would be surprised!!!
• Get into taxis without asking how much they will charge you…
• Miss out on having fun….life’s too short..
• Forget your camera!
• Thrust the palm of your hand in front of someone’s face (moutza)
• Think everybody is arguing, they just speak out loud!
• Repeat the “bad words” without knowing exactly what they mean…especially one starting with M and finishing with A!
• Insist on paying the bill when you are with your Greek friends…just make the offer and then leave it…it could be an insult!
• Say no if they want to treat you or give you more food…another thing that might be an insult!
• Argue when you are driving…Greeks are very tempered!
Do…enjoy your stay in Greece!
Don’t…forget its warm hospitality and distinctive beauty!
