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Here are a few key Greek travel tips for this summer that I think you would find helpful

1. Don't throw toilet paper in the toilet
2. You can always find a pharmacy that's open 24 hours, they alternate which ones are open in a specific radius
3. Masks are required on ferries

Please feel free to add more in the comments! :)
 
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1. I always throw toilet paper in the toilet :sneaky:
4. Masks are required on internal flights - sometimes you just don't want to do that 8hr ferry...
 
I keep forgetting abut the toilet paper thing. I know, it's not best practice - it's just such a weird thing and tough to remember. I know, t is because of the plumbing but it's such a hard habit to develop. And yes, some of the ferry rides can be long!
 
Greece is one of the most popular destinations to visit in Europe. With its wonderful historic sights and its many amazing islands, you’re sure to have an unforgettable visit. Here are some Greece travel tips to make your trip a little smoother:

1. Try learning some basic Greek​

2. Plan ahead for any special needs​

3. Make your bookings well in advance​

4. Never flush the toilet paper​

5. Be careful of traffic if you plan to drive​

 
cretarentcarrental said:
Greece is one of the most popular destinations to visit in Europe. With its wonderful historic sights and its many amazing islands, you’re sure to have an unforgettable visit. Here are some Greece travel tips to make your trip a little smoother:

1. Try learning some basic Greek​

2. Plan ahead for any special needs​

3. Make your bookings well in advance​

4. Never flush the toilet paper​

5. Be careful of traffic if you plan to drive​

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I totally agree with this - especially booking in advance. I used to be able to go and be a bit spontaneous but over the past 8 years or so, this has gotten more difficult.
 
Where should the guests dispose of the toilet paper in this case? If there is a special bucket, then I have no questions. The news about 24-hour pharmacies is great! I have digestive problems, so in my case, the subject of toilet paper and access to pharmacies are related to each other. I use this site a lot to find hotel deals https://hoopladoopla.com/category/travel. I hope soon there will be a separate category for visiting pharmacies in other countries for people like me. A discount on a hotel bed is nice, but the price of Greek painkillers makes me forget about the savings.
 
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Thank you for sharing these travel tips for Greece! Here is another tip to consider: make sure to check the requirements for obtaining a visa to visit Greece, as different countries have different rules. For example, if you are a citizen of Qatar, you can check the requirements for a moi qatar visa by using your passport number. It's always a good idea to plan ahead and make sure you have all necessary documentation before you travel.
 
If you land at the Athens airport, hang on to your boarding pass as you will need it to enter the baggage pick up area. My husband threw his out on the plane and it was a bit of a hassle.
 
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