Greece

Greece is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Parthenon is worth every superlative thrown at it. The moussaka is legitimately excellent. exceptional Mediterranean food gave the trip real depth. What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline sites in Athens is relentl…

Took the family to Greece for 8 days and it worked better than I'd hoped. The kids were fascinated by Acropolis — more than I expected from children who usually resist sightseeing. Food was manageable: even the pickiest eater in our group found things to eat, and souvlaki went down well with everyon…

Did 21 days solo in Greece and found it extremely manageable as a solo traveller. The transport network around Thessaloniki is decent and getting to Acropolis independently was straightforward. Met fellow travellers easily and locals were generally happy to chat. stunning island scenery was a perso…

After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from Greece. Some things matched: Palace of Knossos is as spectacular as every review says, and Crete has a genuine energy I'd read about. The fresh seafood by the harbour obsession is completely justified. What I wasn't prepared for: exceptio…

First time in Greece and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Crete was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best spanakopita I've ever had. Acropolis was the big set piece and fully justified the trip. Two things wor…