- Little old Greek ladies take queueing seriously by using their elbows and body weight
- The beaches are sometimes difficult to reach on the islands and most are clothing-optional
- You can’t flush paper down toilets on the islands
- The water on the islands isn’t recommended for drinking, so get that money ready for all those bottles
- The Greek and Italian languages are nothing alike
- There’s no avoiding cigarette smoke in Greece…It’s everywhere
- In Greece, the party starts well after midnight and can continue into brunch time
- The water really is that blue
- They don’t have the greatest beer…and the wine is clearly superior in Italy
- When you want to say “cheers” in Greece, you say “yamas!”
- Ouzo tastes like sambuca…so, not good
- Gyros are a lovely and cheap option for eating out, especially before or after a late night
- Italians LOVE Mykonos
- Going topless on a beach is quite common
- Feta in Greece is served as a thick slab of cheese, not in crumbles, and it’s delicious there
- ATVs and scooter rentals are everywhere and seem like they’re totally worth it
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Hey Lindsay,
I just wanted to let you know how much your website has been helping me out. I’m originally from NYC and am currently on exchange in Nottingham, England. It was through your website, reading all your posts and advice, where I got the courage to start traveling alone. I found it so hard to find people to travel throughout England with me and I really wanted to explore the country I was studying abroad in. I also started blogging. I’m new at it, so it’s a work in progress, but again, you’re website has been helping me out with that too.
Once again, thanks!
Kavita,
Your comment is the reason why I do this. I’m so glad you’re traveling alone and hope you find the real benefits of that sort of experience. Don’t stop with England…keep going where you want to go. Thanks so much for reading!
Hello Lindsay
am really happy that u r stil traveling and loving it that way.For you Kavita, clars is a wonderful girl, she stayed with me while she made a stop over in Uganda in 2008 during her overland trip.She is great, i wish u the best