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RE: economic crisis

by mariha2912 26 May 2012

I live in Greece and I have been in Delphi, Piraeus and various locations in Attica such as Monastiraki, Syndagma, Kato Patisia, Victorias…
RE: Greek Travel Agents - worth it?

by travelerjan 24 May 2012

BLL is quite correct in that ferry cancellations are quite infrequent, especially on the routes you would follow... and ferry delays are…
Kos to Amorgos

by iloveflapjacks 21 May 2012

Hi I am wanting to travel between Kos and Amorgos / Naxos at the end of June but am having difficulty finding ferries. I don't mind…
RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

by travelerjan 21 May 2012

Hi Amy! First of all, you are adorable for providing your mother with such a terrific birthday gift -- kudos to you! You are looking…
RE: Which greek island?

by Ouzo 18 May 2012

You already have too many destinations for 2 weeks. Putting in islands at random can make for tortuous ferry connections, you do have…
RE: Greek Islands

by neckervd 17 May 2012

There are a lot of Islands between Piraeus and Kos. As long as we don't know what you are inerested in, we don't no whether it wold be…
RE: Alternative islands

by Ouzo 17 May 2012

Hi, Your fixture is somewhat limiting timewise, but there are better routes. Your insistance on including Santorini is odd when it's mega…
RE: Greek Ferries - Online booking?

by Ouzo 17 May 2012

Hi, 1. No, it's easiest just to purchase ferry tickets when needed at that time of year. 2. Book direct with the ferry company if you…
RE: Greece - Santorni and other nearby city recommendations

by saikunger 17 May 2012

So would you like to tell me how many tourists have been killed, injured or robbed as a result of demonstrations, even when they have…
RE: Greece - Santorni and other nearby city recommendations

by mariha2912 16 May 2012

Safety is clearly not an issue in Greece or Athens. Peaceful demonstrations happen almost everyday around Syndagma Square in Athens since…
RE: Crete and Mykynos

by Ouzo 16 May 2012

Hi, Your task is actually quite easy to do, and yes you go to other islands for a better nightlife and others for walking/oftbp. If you…
RE: Rental Car vs. Public Transporation in Mainland Greece

by travelerjan 15 May 2012

I did the entire previous message before seeing this one. Nafplio is one of my very favorite places of all... and is easily accessible…
RE: Santorini/Paros/Naxos

by mariha2912 15 May 2012

Santorini-Naxos-Paros-Piraeus is a frequent daily reliable ferry line. Slow ferry takes a couple of hours for the Santorini-Naxos part,…
RE: Crete and Mykynos

by travelerjan 14 May 2012

Mea culpa, neckervd --- failed to see that that fast-ferry moved on to Mykonos not Piraeus. SOrry! Forget what I said about Santorini…
RE: Port Visits in Greece

by mariha2912 13 May 2012

Piraeus its self has some varied and nice harbors/marinas. Pasalimani/Marina Zeas is good for a coffee/snack and to walk around, Piraiki…
Port Visits in Greece

by jaders82 13 May 2012

My husband and I are taking a cruise (do not get me started...) in July with a number of family members. We stop in Athens (Piraeus) and…
RE: Where To Go In Greece/ With decent public transport.

by travelerjan 11 May 2012

Ouzo gives you an excellent overview of which islands are best when you depend on public transport; I concur. -- and the first 4 DO have…
RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

by travelerjan 09 May 2012

Good luck on your trip RachyGirl (what does that mean???) .... and about Piraeus: if you have not yet booked a hotel, all the feedback…
Re: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

by RachyGirl_2003 09 May 2012

Hi Travelerjan, Thank you for all your help, I will be there at the end of July, and travelling initially by myself and then meeting…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by travelerjan 08 May 2012

That's what I said, grecophile (see Message #4), in fact the Serifos beach of Livadakia is one of my very favorite beaches ... however,…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by travelerjan 08 May 2012

Milos is great for beaches, but to explore, it really needs a car rental ... bus service is limited. Sifnos & Serifos also have lovely…
RE: cyclades -where to go

by mariha2912 08 May 2012

To be honest personally I think that even the tiniest island such as Santorini, deserves at least 4 nights/3 full days to get a decent…
RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

by travelerjan 06 May 2012

Yes, Tolo is VERY easy from Nafplio, a 10 minute bus ride, bus goes at least every hour. As for accoms, just be careful that website doesn't…
RE: Must see's and cheap accommodation on islands

by saikunger 06 May 2012

I'm not sure what #1 means when she says that it's not that easy to get around "the islands" quickly and a lot of the ferry rides are…
RE: Crete, Ephesus, and Santorini

by travelerjan 05 May 2012

Kerby, we can be much more helpful if you will fill in the details ... island hopping can be complicated or straightforward, but we MUST…