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  1. artemis2 avatar

    RE: 3 weeks in Greece

    by artemis2 29 May 2012

    Good suggestions of mariha. For good food i recommend Crete and parts of the mainland like Peloponnese and Pelion peninsula, which is…

  2. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: 3 weeks in Greece

    by mariha2912 28 May 2012

    I think that if you like to take it slowly, you may want to check parts of mainland or share your time between mainland and an island.…

  3. kalki avatar

    RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

    by kalki 23 May 2012

    Hi Travelerjan, My response was one that was primarily a compliment to your excellent post rather than requesting further info. Howev…

  4. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Peloponesse in late July

    by mariha2912 22 May 2012

    Hello! Here is the link for public bus Athens to Nafplio. http://www.ktel-argolidas.gr/?module=default&pages_id=11&lang=en I strongly…

  5. mxgomez avatar

    Peloponesse in late July

    by mxgomez 22 May 2012

    Hi everybody, I'm traveling to Greece this summer and I have planned most of my trip (Athens and the Cyclades), but I need information…

  6. 1Backpacker avatar

    RE: Is Greece safe

    by 1Backpacker 17 May 2012

    Yes, I also wonder about the economic crisis. Not too worried about protests/rioting, and thought an exit out of the Euro would mean…

  7. Aribo avatar

    RE: Greece - Santorni and other nearby city recommendations

    by Aribo 17 May 2012

    Oh, and tribalclass: I just re-read all replies to this thread and saw only one person who told others: "i do think if that is a measure…

  8. Humbla avatar

    RE: GREECE IN JANUARY? AM I MAKING POOR CHOICES??

    by Humbla 17 May 2012

    I would not go to any of the islands at that period, except maybe for Crete and Rhodes. Not many people left on many of them. Mainland…

  9. saikunger avatar

    RE: Greece - Santorni and other nearby city recommendations

    by saikunger 17 May 2012

    +you think the Peloponnese islands are on the mainland.+ Eh?

  10. tribalclass avatar

    RE: Greece - Santorni and other nearby city recommendations

    by tribalclass 17 May 2012

    Well i do think if that is a measure of your rational of the problem, #12 to me i find it is frankly stupid and overly simplistic and…

  11. saikunger avatar

    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…

  12. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Travelling in Pellopones by bus. Experiences and Advices

    by artemis2 15 May 2012

    I agree with grecophile and Humbla. Because i've always had a rental car in the Peloponnese (except back 30 years ago) i can't comment…

  13. grecophile avatar

    RE: Travelling in Pellopones by bus. Experiences and Advices

    by grecophile 14 May 2012

    I couldn't agree less. The Peloponnese is rural Greece except for a handful of towns. The bus system is designed to meet the requirements…

  14. travelerjan avatar

    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…

  15. RachyGirl_2003 avatar

    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…

  16. KathrynWat avatar

    Western Balkans Adventure April 2012

    by KathrynWat 07 May 2012

    On April 9, 2012, my husband and I jumped in our Mitsubishi L200 and set off from our home in the southern Peloponnese of Greece for a…

  17. oziozi avatar

    Re: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by oziozi 07 May 2012

    Thank you so much for your help. You are a gem Tolo it is and I will check out the TA reviews. Starting to feel quite excited about the…

  18. travelerjan avatar

    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…

  19. oziozi avatar

    Re: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by oziozi 06 May 2012

    I have enjoyed reading this communication as the information is relevant for me too. My husband and I (seniors) are going to Nafplio in…

  20. saikunger avatar

    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…

  21. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by travelerjan 03 May 2012

    Whoops! I realize that my first paragraph was not that clear. The X93 bus goes 24/7 from the airport door, every 35 minutes or so.…

  22. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by travelerjan 03 May 2012

    Rachy Girl --- Thanks for more info ... it would still help if you'd say what Month y ou are coming... June? August? You say "very late"…

  23. RachyGirl_2003 avatar

    RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by RachyGirl_2003 03 May 2012

    Hi Travelerjan, Regarding details, I am arriving very late on a Friday night into Athens, so I am staying 1 night at the airport hotel,…

  24. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by travelerjan 03 May 2012

    No problem in most regards about English, because it's taught in schools beginning age 5, so most people under 40 speak English to some…

  25. gawkabout avatar

    RE: Sightseeing on the Peloponnese with no Greek Skills

    by gawkabout 02 May 2012

    Don't wory about. its part of the fun. As we say in AA, its an afgo another frigging growth opportunity.

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