1. Vangelis

    When is everyone traveling to Greece again?

    Hey Jerry, hope the borders open up so that we in AU can travel to Greece next year. I'm curious about how you book flights. I usually book for the next Greek summer in Nov/Dec the year before (about 6 months before I fly). That's when the offers seem to be best. I usually fly Emirates and it...
  2. Vangelis

    Are there any areas where US expats hang out in Athens?

    One thing you can do is join Greek classes. They are cheap in Greece and you will meet many expats from all around the world, I'm sure.
  3. Vangelis

    How do you drink your frappe?

    Sketo - no milk, no sugar. Although I drink my Greek coffee metrio (one sugar).
  4. Vangelis

    Covid update: Greece launches mandatory testing for unvaccinated workers

    That's good news. The Greeks need this extra incentive to go and get vaccinated. It seems to have made a difference with the rate of vaccinations increasing over the past week or so.
  5. Vangelis

    My favorite Greek tv shows!

    Yes, I love the dialog and complex interactions between the characters. And of course, Aggeliki is a powerful, intelligent, articulate and competent character the likes of which I have not seen in any TV series, Greek or otherwise.
  6. Vangelis

    Who are your favorite Greek philosophers?

    1. Epicurus 2. King Menander Epicurus was atheist and King Menander declared himself a Buddhist. Very deep thinkers, indeed!
  7. Vangelis

    Who are your favorite Greek philosophers?

    I remember doing this at school and thinking what is this rubbish they are teaching us? Now, I find myself quoting it all the time!
  8. Vangelis

    What are the best radio stations in the Athens area?

    Why wait until you're in Athens? Install E-Radio on your phone and listen to any Greek radio station you like! Based on the suggestions here, I'm currently listening to Derti from Melbourne, Australia. Nice suggestion by the way. Does anyone have suggestions for more alternative modern Greek...
  9. Vangelis

    When is everyone traveling to Greece again?

    I'm fully vaccinated, have a current passport, all ready to go for 3 months (fully paid coz I haven't used up my leave over the past 2 years), just waiting for Australian international borders to open. I'm hoping I can buy tickets late this year or early next year. I can't wait to spend time in...
  10. Vangelis

    My favorite Greek tv shows!

    1. To Nisi 2. Aggeliki 3. Hlios
  11. Vangelis

    Loutraki

    You need to be careful. I believe that Greece has adverse possession laws. If someone else is living in your place for a period of time, they can claim it as theirs. Better check with your Greek lawyers.
  12. Vangelis

    COVID-19 Certificate

    Just for completion and to let all Australian Greek potential travelers to Greece next year know, our vaccination certificate is compliant with Greece's requirements (thanks to @blopez34 for providing the link to https://www.aia.gr/en/traveler/travellers-info/faq-for-covid19):
  13. Vangelis

    You can take a covid test at the Athens International Airport

    Thanks, this actually answers my question in the travel forum.
  14. Vangelis

    What spots do Greek mythology buffs need to visit?

    Greece is the land of the gods! Literally! There are temples and statues to Greek mythology almost everywhere. Athens is great to start with because you can just walk the streets of Athens and see temples to Zeus, Athena, Poseiden, etc. Of course, visit the museums in Athens for more statues...
  15. Vangelis

    When I am dining out in Greece...who pays?

    Don't stress, you won't even get a chance to see the bill. Greeks are very proud and very generous (filotimo). They would consider it an insult if you were to pay. If you ever see 2 Greeks arguing over the bill at a restaurant, it will be as to who should pay, not trying to get the other to pay...
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    COVID-19 Certificate

    Hi fellow travellers, I have not been able to get back to Greece for a few years due to COVID. The Australian borders are still closed but I'm hoping I will be able to travel back to Greece in 2022 for the summer. In preparation, I have fully vaccinated and have received my COVID-19 Certificate...
  17. Vangelis

    The smoke has cleared up and there are blue skies in Athens today!

    That's great news! That for letting those of us that are imprisoned on a convict island know about Athens and how it is going. I was so worried with all the news reports of the fires. Great to hear that it is at least clearing up in Athens.
  18. Vangelis

    Monastiraki is packed right now!

    I'm so jealous! We can't leave our country and our government is so incompetent they can't even rollout a vaccination program properly. I am hoping I can be there next year. Enjoy it, you're one of the lucky ones!
  19. Vangelis

    Thoughts on this overview of Greek culture, geography, history etc. ?

    Hahahaha - I had a lot of fun watching this. I wasn't going to but the guy is actually pretty funny. Ok, on the whole everything he said was pretty accurate except for the ratio of women to men in the country. He claimed 60-65% women. That is plain ridiculous! It's actually about 50.8% which...
  20. Vangelis

    Reminiscing about Athens through pictures

    Yes but I currently live in Australia so I can't get out of the country. I have booked in my second vaccination for next week so I'm all ready to go when borders open again. I love Athens and live centrally when I go there. I can't wait to get back, walk down the streets of Athens and take in...
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