My elderly parents are currently traveling in Europe (Greece, specifically) accompanied by their first smartphones (which are on a T-Mobile family plan that I pay for). Before they left, I repeatedly emphasized that they needed to install new microsims from a Greek telecom before they'd be able to use voice, messaging and data in Greece. I did not go into the concept of international roaming (primarily because it's extremely expensive, they would find it confusing, and I don't want them to use it). They said they'd get new microsims when they arrived. However, my mother's text messages from Greece still look like they're being sent from her U.S. number.
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posted by longdaysjourney
on Mar 25, 2013 -
14 answers
How would you write "Solidarity with Greek Workers" in modern idiomatic greek? For context: this is for a left-wing march banner.
posted by phrontist
on Mar 13, 2013 -
3 answers
Somewhere I read an interpretation of the development of democracy in Ancient Greece that went something like this: A king died and three princes struggled to seize power. No one prince was strong enough to defeat the others. They made a deal that one would be responsible for military matters, the second for administrative matters, and the third for religious. This system proved relatively effective and was continued, eventually on a non-hereditary basis, and is the original source for the separation of powers between different branches of government.
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posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy
on Feb 13, 2013 -
6 answers
Identify-a-book-filter: I'm trying to remember a children's/young adult book that I likely read 15-20 years ago in Australia. It was about a ~13 year old girl who went to a Greek island with her archaelogist parents (for a year/the summer?) and something magicky happened.
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posted by jacalata
on Jan 4, 2013 -
12 answers
Is there any familial or other relationship between Ioannis Metaxas (the Greek dictator) and the maker of Metaxa, a Greek liquor used in sidecars?
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posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Oct 15, 2012 -
1 answer
Help me look for Classical Greece themed art for Monty Python-esque animation backgrounds!
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posted by Tom-B
on Aug 27, 2012 -
2 answers
How will the Greek economic problems and related Euro currency issues affect interest rates and the property market in other continents, especially Australia?
posted by gttommy
on Jun 2, 2012 -
2 answers
How likely is a run on Greek banks? What would the short to medium term effect of a run be on Greek businesses? Would it effect different types of businesses differently?
posted by digitalprimate
on May 16, 2012 -
8 answers
Are there any good novels that use Greek trade in or around the 6th c. BC as a way of exploring ancient cultures? Also, how far did Greeks travel during that time? Did they make into India? To the British Isles?
posted by jwhite1979
on Feb 20, 2012 -
17 answers
Greek Bonds: 30.03.12 They have a nominal value of 1000 euros but trade at 39 euros? How does buying bonds work, and why cant I buy just one for 39 euros?
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posted by freddymetz
on Jan 30, 2012 -
6 answers
My friends have a themed New Year's Eve dinner party every year, and I'm in charge of putting together the background music mix. This year's theme is "Greece" (because, well, it might be the last year that Greece exists *g*), so I have to come up with about six hours of music from, about, or in any way related to Greece. I need suggestions from MeFites!
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posted by tzikeh
on Nov 2, 2011 -
48 answers
Classicists and folklore/mythology types: how can I go about finding the original source for this obscure Roman (or Greek?) myth?
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posted by Bardolph
on Sep 21, 2011 -
12 answers
I love traveling, but is taking an overseas trip to Istanbul at 6.5 months pregnant ill-advised?
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posted by allisonrae
on Jul 29, 2011 -
27 answers
Santorini Honeymoon-Has anyone been to Santorini, Greece and could recommend a hotel that was romantic and beautiful but not outlandishly expensive- Let's say $200 per night or less, or a package deal. We are looking to go in September. Thanks so much for your help.
posted by Equiprimordial
on Jul 17, 2011 -
4 answers
Where can I find a complete listing of debt issued by Greece, including term sheets?
posted by IndpMed
on Jul 12, 2011 -
5 answers
Why is Greece's economy in such a bad state? What could, or should, have been done to avoid this? How much is a specifically Greek issue compared to a European issue compared to a global issue?
posted by Hartster
on Jun 15, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm looking for some good Greek music. (Please assume I know nothing.) Current pop or dance music, or anything fun, really.
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posted by Sissinghurst
on Jun 11, 2011 -
9 answers
What 2 major European cities - that are relatively close to Thessaloniki, Greece - should I visit for a week?
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posted by bengalsfan1
on May 21, 2011 -
4 answers
Mom is in Istanbul now, flying to Athens on Saturday for 5 days. She's heard about civil unrest/protests in Athens recently. The news reports I've found (which aren't many) describe a 24-hour general strike yesterday, with shutdown of public transportation, flights, and other services. She knows to steer clear of any protests, don't talk politics, etc, but what else should she know?
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posted by jshort
on May 12, 2011 -
18 answers
Hi I'm considering remote working from Patmos or another Greek Island for a month or so either in spring or late summer. I hear from Negroponte's initiative the island has free wifi -- what's coverage like? Does anyone else know of a sweet spot of affordable + great internet connectivity in Greece? Free isn't necessary; reasonable is.
If so, recommendations for sites offering short term apartment rentals in your recommended area would be most awesome! Let's say, 4-6 weeks.
posted by kiwi.es
on Feb 7, 2011 -
2 answers
Where can I find a photo of a bare white Mediterranean wall-- the kind one might see inside a house on the island of Hydra?
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posted by cotesdurhone
on Jan 2, 2011 -
5 answers
My wife-to-be and I want to take a week long cruise from Tel Aviv to Greece in May.
Mano was recommended to us but none of their dates work with our schedule.
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posted by Baby_Balrog
on Dec 20, 2010 -
1 answer
Europeans using PayPal to bill customers in the U.S. or U.K., can you help me? I want to bill for services using PayPal, and then transfer the money to my Greek bank account. Greece uses the Euro. I'd like to bill in dollars for my U.S. clients, but I'm a PayPal newbie as far as receiving funds is concerned. Is there something that I should know about fees or ... um ... anything, really. I don't even know what I don't know! Any tips/advice will be helpful; don't assume it's too minor. :)
posted by taz
on Aug 25, 2010 -
12 answers
Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Tacitus, and the rest of those familiar names are inextricably tied with the historical canon of classical "western" civilization. But who are the "eastern" equivalents?
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posted by SpringAquifer
on Jun 24, 2010 -
22 answers
Need advice for the quickest, cheapest route to go from the Greek isle of Milos to Istanbul.
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posted by spicynuts
on Jun 8, 2010 -
2 answers
Egypt, Turkey, Greece itinerary help. I have seen the other related topics here but I'd like advice for a longer trip than has been mentioned before.
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posted by pbeans
on Jun 1, 2010 -
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I am chaperoning a high school trip to Europe this summer. What are your tips and suggestions to making this trip a great experience for everyone involved?
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posted by mmmbacon
on May 8, 2010 -
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I'm thinking about going on a Greek cruise and need advice about travel insurance, given the turmoil happening there now.
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posted by tomwheeler
on Apr 9, 2010 -
1 answer
What books to read before trips to Italy (Cinque Terre) and Greek Isles? Seeking travel literature, history, fiction, poetry and food--not travel guides.
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posted by xaire
on Mar 15, 2010 -
14 answers
From a
Reuters newsreport about Greece's government response plan to their economic meltdown: "From 1. Jan. 2011, every transaction above 1,500 euros between natural persons and businesses, or between businesses, will not be considered legal if it is done in cash. Transactions will have to be done through debit or credit cards" Are they doing this for any other reason than making it easier to collect a sales tax? How can they enforce it? What will happen if someone pays for an item with over 1500 euros in cash, will someone repossess it? Have other countries done something like this?
posted by Kattullus
on Feb 15, 2010 -
6 answers
Spending Xmas alone in Athens: help me make the most of my impromptu holiday. Antiquities, contemporary art, laid back cafes, beautiful scenery, itinerary, etc.
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posted by Danah_78
on Dec 10, 2009 -
5 answers
Please help me choose between two cruises in the eastern Mediterranean (Croatia and Greece).
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2009 -
5 answers
So I'm heading to the island of Ios with friends in late august. Our plans mostly involve drinking and beaches, but I'm wondering what I should check out before/after the island, in Athens or otherwise on the mainland. Bonus points for interesting things that aren't complete tourist traps, of course - I'm naturally going to go see the Acropolis, and am resigned to the multi-hour line-up for it, but would rather avoid such for anything else.
Also I'm going through the Pimsleur Greek course, so Greek-only attractions will (hopefully) be fine by the time I get there.
And, naturally, I'd be pretty psyched to meet any MeFi people on Ios or the mainland. I promise I'm not crazy!
posted by pahalial
on Jul 31, 2009 -
6 answers
Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence.
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posted by Asparagirl
on Jun 19, 2009 -
9 answers
Travel recommendations please! Tirana - Ohrid - Bitola - Thessaloniki - Athens - Santorini.
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posted by meerkatty
on May 13, 2009 -
12 answers
