Buy a phrase book for wherever you go......learn basics. wherever you go, buy the clothes you need, dont carry too many. Always carry a change of clothes in your backpack. Light clothes, buy toiletries as you go, See More
Athens: Is Ktel bus line Thessaloniki-Athens usually late?
I used the Ktel buses on several routes, one being Thessalonikis to Athens and they left exactly on time. I also used Ktel all across Crete, always on time. I also used Ktel to Igoumenitsas and........on... See More
Crete: Palace of Knossos or Elafonissi Beach?
Hi. I spent a day at Knossos in July 2016. If you have a love of history and Minoan civilization, this place is a must. Be warned, it is very hot so be prepared. Also your ticket into Knossos includes a fascinating entrance to the Museum in HeraklionHeraklion.... See More
Greece: Is Knossos worth the trip from Chania?
Knossos is a long way and would take around 3 hours there and 3 hours back to Chania Its a very hot place so should go there in cool of the day. I stayed near Heraklion and did it from there. The buses run regularly so why not is... See More
Crete: Palace of knossos- is it worth the drive from Chania?
Loved Knossos. A hot dry place but if you love Minoan civilisation, do it. Why regret ? Yes its a long drive but long the way you have amazing beaches and country to see so not an unpleasant drive either. See More
Crete: Two weeks road trip in Crete? Where should I visit?
I preferred the west side and middle of the island. Rethymno beach base in Chania and then go from there. West is greener and less tousity, thats my opinion. I found the east okay but too touristy. Heraklion is hot and dry but beaches... See More
Crete: Where to stay and what to do for 2 days in Crete
Chania is a must for me. I loved it. Rethymnobeach. East beaches less rocky. See More
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Travel Advice
I have lived there most my life so ask away. Depends on how much you want to spend. Its expensive but animal viewing is amazing. Best is the winter for game parks. Many closed in the summer due to heavy rains and malaria and flooded roads. I would suggest you see Kariba, Victoria... See More
Africa: Dream trip: one month in africa
A cruise on Kariba and fishing and sunsets a must. See Hwange, safari is best as roads are terrible in places. Scams common so be sure of the travel company See More
Thessaloniki: Where to go/eat and any recommended day trips?
Eat everywhere, I stayed away from tourist spots, go where locals go. I explored churches and city walls and sea front. Beaches not that great. Go see city walls, walking tours from the Roman forum for free daily. See the daily markets, the holy mountain,,,,,I didnt got... See More
