Spending Xmas alone in Athens: help me make the most of my impromptu holiday. Antiquities, contemporary art, laid back cafes, beautiful scenery, itinerary, etc. [more inside]
posted by Danah_78 on Dec 10, 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

What is a great hotel on Mykonos that won't break the bank ? [more inside]
posted by dawdle on May 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Travel recommendations please! Tirana - Ohrid - Bitola - Thessaloniki - Athens - Santorini. [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on May 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Can anyone suggest good places to visit in Greece (or nearby) that are relevent to mathematics? Much more detail inside. [more inside]
posted by junipero on Nov 25, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm considering a December trip to Greece: probably Athens and Crete. Any tips on the off-season in particular? How many days to spend in each place? Any other places I should be looking at? [more inside]
posted by TheophileEscargot on Oct 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Turkey vs. Greece: A colleague of mine is looking for suggestions on the best place to visit for a seaside vacation with her 15-year-old son. [more inside]
posted by the luke parker fiasco on Jul 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Travel advice: 15 days in Greece and Turkey? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Apr 21, 2008 - 10 answers

One week in Italy, one week in Greece, two weeks in Spain. What can't I miss? What should I avoid? Where should I stay? What else should I know? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat on Apr 14, 2007 - 24 answers

What booze to give the Greek relatives? [more inside]
posted by longdaysjourney on Mar 21, 2007 - 17 answers

GreeceFilter: Traveling there for the first part of November, with my parents and 3 (adult) siblings. Itinerary inside, please suggest places to go, things to do, eats not to miss, how to avoid baby-throwing gypsies, etc.. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Oct 19, 2006 - 5 answers

Any interesting gift ideas for a hip mom travelling to Greece? [more inside]
posted by boscord on Sep 7, 2006 - 8 answers

For our first wedding anniversary, my husband and I want to take a trip to Greece. We narrowed it down and decided that the island of Rhodes looks great. The question is - how to get there and which village to stay in? [more inside]
posted by dual_action on May 12, 2005 - 12 answers

Can you help me get the most out of my upcoming trip to New York City, Italy, Greece and Zurich, Switzerland? [more inside]
posted by willnot on Apr 21, 2005 - 11 answers

My mom and I will be travelling to Greece in early June. We're hoping to drive (and ferry) around and stay at a variety of places. I'm looking for recommendations on must-see destinations and any out of the way spots to check out. [more inside]
posted by nprigoda on Dec 15, 2004 - 20 answers

Traveling to Europe... Prague, Athens, and Crete.. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by jstew on May 10, 2004 - 17 answers