Has anyone ever been to Greece?

United States
December 16, 2006 8:21pm CST
I've recently had an offer to go to Greece however, ive heard a few stories that Greece is dirty and people follow you around. I s that true?
11 responses
@remaster74 (4064)
• Greece
13 Feb 07
You should definately come. We like visitors and we don't follow them around. On the controversy of other countries, we don't keep our english lanuage knowledge for ourselves and most people speak 2 or 3 languages. I for example speak english, french and italian and i'm planning on learning japanese and spanish really soon. The standards of hygiene are very good. of course you have to visit towns and not secluded villages. Of course there are lots of private places were you will not even dream of that are inb secluded areas, but they cost something more. Try Crete (elounda beach), or Evia, Peloponisos (agii theodori), Ipiros (Arta), and the islands of course.
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• United States
24 Dec 06
if you believe that about greece you dont deserve to go.
• United States
24 Dec 06
FYI i was only asking! thank you very much!
17 Dec 06
I've been to Greece a couple of times, but only tourist areas like Zakynthos and Halkidiki. It's true that standards of hygiene are somewhat lower than in other Mediterranean countries such as Spain. The drainage systems are pretty antiquated and you have to put used toilet paper in the bin! However, to make up for this, it is a very beautiful country with stunning beaches and clear blue sea, and although the people are friendly they're not OVER-friendly. The food is pretty good as well. I think you should take the opportunity and go!
• Greece
13 Feb 07
I wish I knew where did you in Greece that gave you such an impression. In Greece we have the same standards even better than most cities in europe. Even our hotels are better than some in european countries.
@urbangirl (1456)
• Australia
13 Feb 07
I have been to Greece many times and I was actually born there. The people are NOT dirty! Go into any Greek's house and you will see what i mean. They are almost obsessive about cleanliness. As for the plumbing system - yes it is true that you can't flush toilet paper down the sewer system because it blocks the pipes. Go and you will be surprised at how progressive Greece is -and the people are really fashionable and beautiful.
• Greece
24 Jan 07
those are such big lies. what do you mean by dirty? and what do you mean by people following you around? greeks are just very friendly and that shouldnt be considered bad. sofia
@Miriel (1041)
• Norway
24 Jan 07
I dont think that Greece is dirty and people follow you around. I think you have been told a lie. You should take the offer to go to Greece , I can promise you that you will not regret that. Have a nice trip :)
@krizz420 (4385)
• Canada
24 Dec 06
I have never left Canada in my life yet but Im planning on it soon and Greece is one of the places Im going to visit.
• India
21 Dec 06
i have not been to Greece , but i wish to visit at least once . As I have heard that it is very beautiful place to be. Please let me know the details , if you get some.
@rudz11 (163)
• Philippines
22 Dec 06
i have not been to greece but they say its very preety place.
• India
30 Dec 06
no i have never been to greece but certainly will like to pay a visit if get achance to do so
@kareng (61739)
• United States
21 Dec 06
Greece is on my list of places I would love to go! It's beautiful and has a lot of history. Let us know if you decide to go!