Where to go for a week this month before starting a new job between Iceland, Lisbon, Portugal or Athens Greece? I’m starting a new job and would like to get away for a week at the end of this month. The dilemma is where to go. We love picturesque landscapes, historic buildings, unique experiences, learning about culture and couple nice meals wouldn’t hurt. Ideally a stress free week since my new job is going to be full of that. Also open to other places a…

albania, montenegro or greece? sometime next year I want to visit the balkans, I’ve basically narrowed it down to Montenegro, Albania and Greece. I’ve never gone to Montenegro or Albania and I’ve only traveled to Greece once and it was to Kos so there is still loads more I want to see there. Criteria essentially comes down to good food, blue water/nice coastline and some good…

Pics from 1 week in Greece! (August 2023) submitted by /u/li-tening

Extreme Weather in Greece Traps Residents and Submerges Villages Greek military forces were called in to assist the rescue efforts. At least four people in Greece and at least nine in neighboring Turkey have died this week amid torrential rains and flooding.

Greece vacation cancelled, alternatives? As the title says. We’re 2 young guys looking to travel for approx. 10 days from next week. We were planning on getting an apartment and a car on Corfu and just spending the time discovering the island more or less on our own. Due to current circumstances we cancelled, what would you guys suggest as alternatives? Cheers. submitted by /u/…

Planning a Greece trip. What are some tips / advice you’d give for those who’ve been? Hey, so I’m planning a trip to Greece for next year with 2 friends. None of us have been to Greece before and we’re planning to go for 2 weeks. We’re also in our mid 20s. Some potential places were looking at visiting but nothing is set in stone yet. Welcome to more suggestions but we’re mainly looking at Athens and 2-3 islands. – Athens – Ios -…

Magical view shot from my single night stay in trip to Mykonos, Greece submitted by /u/Mediocre_Heart_3032

Storytime – Us vs. Housekeeping in Greece I don’t know if anyone else has experienced this, but I saw a few housekeeping nightmare posts lately that reminded me of this moment in my life. I (F27) went on a Europe trip with my friend (F26) when we were both 23. We went to London, Paris, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Santorini and Ios. It was a fantastic trip. We’re Canadian. The Greek islands we…

Athens and Thessaloniki Greece – July 2023 submitted by /u/VoyagingTeacher

Takeaways from Team USA’s FIBA World Cup win over Greece Josh Hart has found his role on Team USA, while Austin Reaves is getting used to being a worldwide name.

U.S. routs Greece to reach FIBA WC 2nd round Team USA played a more focused, cleaner and overall better game in beating Greece, 109-81, to move to 2-0 at the FIBA World Cup.

Blue lake kilkis Greece Found this little heaven close to kilkis submitted by /u/Anonymous_guy3

My photos from Ios, Greece, such a wonderful place submitted by /u/SherbertResponsible8

As Wildfires Spread, Anger Rises in Greece Over Government Response Firefighters were battling scores of blazes nationwide, but the threat to a precious woodland north of the capital had some fearing a dystopian future.

Free (not organised) beaches in Greece Hi, we’re heading to Naxos, Paros and Milos in a few days and are there for the next 3 weeks. Do you have to pay for the beaches in these places, or can you just lay towels down in open spaces and swim for free? I’ve struggled to find information online as everyone reviews the beach clubs, but I’d like not to pay €15 or more every day for three…

Greece Battles Its Most Widespread Wildfires on Record Extreme heat has turned much of the country into a tinderbox. More than 350 fires have broken out in the past five days, the government said.

Window view from my airbnb in Athens Greece submitted by /u/Mediocre_Heart_3032

Best area of Greece to visit? I haven’t been abroad in 15 years, my son who will be 10 when we go hasn’t been abroad in his life bless him. I’m quite nervous about it all, I’ll be traveling with him and my 15 year old daughter. I’d love to visit Greece, it looks beautiful. I hate crowds, too much noise, I’m not fussed about a banging night life (I don’t drink and would rath…

Octopus with Fries in Greece submitted by /u/skinnypete05

In Greece, a ‘Beach Towel Movement’ Fights for a Spot on the Sand As lounge chairs that rent for up to $130 pop up across the islands, local people have decided they won’t take it lying down.