Arriving In Athens | First Impressions During Covid

[@charalamposkatsenis2698]

One of the mistakes tourists do, is that during summertime they arewalking around during midday. My advice is this: walk around untill 12.00. From 12.00 to 17.00 in the afternoon have lunch, a little siesta and/or coffee, in the shade. After 17.00 start walking the streets again.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yeah that was my gameplan for the rest of the trip! So hot out.

[@topografer]

Yeap, no way to be out in the sun from 12.00 until 17.00. It's either the beach or some well-cooled interior

[@ChasingRainbows2]

@@AlinaMcleod i agree you chose the wrong time for Athens tourism! better in an island at this period! Glad you liked it though! :P

[@panosa7789]

This is great advice. I also advise to spend 1-2 nights in Athens. Then get to the islands, the Peloponnese, northern Greece, etc

[@ahmadwhocos]

I live in voula I only going out at 12 - 18 for coffee or beach only lol

[@connorgioiafigliu]

I love how the modern and ancient are so intermixed! It's one of the coolest things about this part of the world.

[@DefinitelyGreece]

Agreed! One of our favorite parts of Greece as well :)

[@dr.diorcardiologist]

Feel proud as Greek to read all these wonderful comments all of you people around the world , write down to the comment section! Thank you all for the love you show to our country

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I recognized all the songs, because I've used the same ones in my videos, lol. That was a seriously Greek dinner. If you want to try a good Greek beer I recommend Fix.

[@yannismar]

Yes that’s a great beer I love eating that Plaka at thanasis for sovlaki and a fix

[@AlinaMcleod]

haha Epidemic Sound is the best option we got!

[@curiousfellow9341]

Gabriel and Alina connect!

[@kariba25]

I was so sure that I recognize the music from another vlog but didn't know who's! 😂🎧🎧

[@thkls]

im greek and i believe that athens is one of the ugliest cities in our country....visit our ancient findings in capital and after that go somewhere else i strongly recommend our islands if you are here summer time or our winter destinations with the great food

[@simonjandrell5897]

Greece a Stunning part of the World and one of my all time Favourites then add to that the Greek History.. WOW!

[@TheNikos55555]

yes for holidays.. Not for working there :(

[@τσιμπατονε]

@@TheNikos55555 ναι φιλος αν εισαι κοπριτης δεν κανει η Ελλαδα για δουλεια εχεις δικιο.Απλα ολοι τελειωνετε ενα πανεπιστημιο μετα απο 10 χρονια σπουδων και θελετε να κανετε σονι και ντε την επιστημη που σπουδασατε ενω υπαρχουν πληθωρα επαγγελματων που αποδιδουν χρηματα απλα ειναι χειρονακτηκες και πρεπει να δουλευεις αρκετες ωρες σε αντιξοες συνθηκες.Γιαυτο και οι ξενοι κανουν χρηματα και οι Ελληνες κοπροσκυλιαζουν στις καφετεριες και τις παραλιες.Επισης να πω οτι πολλοι λιγοι Ελληνες κανουν περιουσια στο εξωτερικο οι περισσοτεροι απλα δουλευουν και παιρνουν καλα χρηματα στις εκαστοτε χωρες αλλα δεν τους μενει φραγκο.

[@LoveYourLife2704]

@@τσιμπατονε Υποτίθεται σπουδάζουμε κάτι γιατί μας αρέσει οπότε προφανώς σε αυτό το αντικείμενο θα δουλέψουμε. Όσο για χειρωνακτικές συμφωνώ ότι υπάρχουν έχω και οικογένεια που δουλεύει σε χειρωνακτικά επαγγέλματα, πωλήσεις κτλ. Μέχρι τα 1000 φτάνουν για 10 ωρα. Επειδή έχουν ενοίκιο δεν μένει ούτε σεντ

[@DefinitelyGreece]

Can't wait for you to visit our country Simon!

[@Lina_5_]

History begins in Greece ! 🇬🇷

[@Ath1274]

I'm from Greece and i am proud because i live in the most beautiful place in the world 😉 ❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@TheProfessorwiththeBowTie]

Welcome to Greece Alina! Thank you for promoting greek culture and for your kind words!!! ❤

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm happy to! :)

[@alicherrak8989]

WooW, Greece is wonderful 😍

[@yannismar]

I’m really glad that you like Greece a lot I live half and half between Greece and United States and I am looking forward to go back soon as this coronavirus situation clears up I’m happy you’re enjoying it there it’s really a lovely country

[@bohodiak]

Good to have Alina back. Wonderful, interesting video. I was in Greece three years ago and totally loved it.Greece has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Just went to Elafonisi in Crete and it was INCREDIBLE.

[@georgebousoulas7096]

Enjoy the beach avenue of Athens. Start from p. Faliro stop in varkiza and if you have time completed in Neptune temple in sounio

[@johngonzalez4298]

I do want to travel to Greece 🇬🇷 one day, it's on my bucket list. Hope you had a great weekend Alina! Feliz inicio de semana 🙏🏻

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@johngonzalez4298]

You're welcome, Alina!

[@Evan.Arapis]

It's way more than a bucket list wish buddy, if u haven't been to Greece yet then you haven't been traveling at all, period ! You'll know what I mean some day !

[@huchi7274]

I always want to go to Greece for a long time from Vancouver before COVID-19. Thank you for your sharing of your experience in Greece. Have a nice trip there!

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Alina , Athens looked spectacular ! Love the fountain & the view from above the city. Food looks 😋.

[@INSIDERUSSIA]

Алина, блин, you are so lucky to get there amidst Covid-19! No people! This is the unique experience you will not ever get again! I wish I could to to Athens and Rome right now.

[@Yagod19]

Really excited to see more of your Greece adventure Alina! Would love to move there myself too. So much history and historical legacy that place has left for us to still value so much in our everyday life. The food is awesome too!

[@frankcoley6144]

Wow Athens I never been out of u.s. it looks Beutiful there someday just dream for me!

[@ahmadwhocos]

Mar Sa still worth visiting to see different sides of the city, one day life in ur pocket the Other day a souvlaki up ur ass haha

[@philipposathina]

@Stella Aster So what? What is to stress about it? Of course there are better and worse areas in Athens like in all big cities of the world but its "better" ones are a lot more than the ones you mentioned, actually this video itself is to its most part NOT taken in the areas you consider as 'the only good'. In any case Athens, compared with other cities is an overall most dignified one in the sense that its worst areas are a lot more decent that the respective ones in any other. And that brings us to your "big immigrant ghetto" bulshit! Where have you seen a "ghetto" in Athens? Go to Paris or New York to find out what a ghetto is like and then tell me about it. So, give me a break and hold your mouth when to say something about things you have no idea about!

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Great introduction, was impressed by the beauty of the land and of course the meals you shared. Looks like you can spend months there and not see it all. You got a great deal on the apartment, good place to stay cool when the heat gets too much. Can't wait to see more! Stay safe and enjoy it, another wonderful memory for you to keep close to you. Cheers!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AmericanDreamer]

Exactly. It never gets boring, never ceases to amaze.. most beautiful city 💓

[@AlexMoloneyRealEstate]

I need to go back to greece !!

[@aigleroyal3941]

No, stay where you are! Thank you!

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

@@aigleroyal3941 λολ

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

@@aigleroyal3941 μάλλον σε έκοψε

[@davidortiz3094]

Is it expensive?

[@RuckusAK_21]

Regardless of how empty Athens is right now because of the virus, it still looks beautiful.

[@arip172]

It's not empty because of the virus. We're on vacation.

[@RuckusAK_21]

Ari P I like that answer

[@noodleramen2217]

Yeah it's always empty during summertime

[@RuckusAK_21]

objectivecommenter Even before COVID?

[@arip172]

@@RuckusAK_21 yes every August

[@familyontherun]

We were there right before the second lockdown and fell in love with the city and their vibe.

[@boblacks945]

And so another great journey begins! For someone like myself who would love to travel like you do but cannot, this is just the next best thing. Your smile and positive attitude really brightens up my day. Take care.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm glad and thank you!

[@MrBeaker1158]

Glad you arrived Alina! Enjoyed checking out the sites and look forward to more of your travels and vlogs. Cheers!

[@jshous]

Beautiful city. That view from atop the hill is magnificent.

[@Stl71]

13:01 Although I am Greek, never had the chance to have the view from that hill...I hope I go next time I visit Athens!

[@RandyHopeUSARet]

Have a great time there Alina. Please keep us informed of all the great places to visit.

[@inazitzer8961]

thank you for this video:) i am going to be spending a semester abroad in Athens next year and watching videos like this is so exciting

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm so glad! Hope you have an amazing time!

[@inazitzer8961]

@@AlinaMcleod thank you!

[@rafaellagaribaldi9391]

Thanks for sharing my beautiful city.

[@shafeemeethoo7968]

That vlog is epic .I really appreciate the way you highlighted their culture. Athens is one of my favourite country I'm also planning to visit it with my mom when having the appropriate amount of money. Thanks so much for making that nice video I really appreciate the hard work that you put in. Thanks for showing your apartment the price is quiet cheap. Hope you will have an amazing adventure. Good luck.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@pantelimoncarigoiu2128]

Dear Shafee Meethoo Athens is the capital of Greece and not a country. Sorry!! 😊👍🇬🇷

[@carystapleton9695]

Love the tour of Athens. Stay safe Alina and keep the videos coming. I miss you already here in North America

[@effie-Toronto]

Alina since I am greek i am watching all your videos on Greece

[@kevintaylor1928]

Wow Alina! I'm pleasantly surprised by how nice and clean Athens is aside from the historical sites. Keep up the good work dear!

[@jpeezie3192]

All the splendors that Greece had to offer, you were by far the most beautiful.

[@treemarks]

You were lucky, Alina, to view Athens without the heavy traffic, it really brings out the beauty of the city :)

[@ulispyros5554]

Well done, Alina. The first week of Sept I'll go to Northern Greece (Thessaloniki and surroundings) so thanks to you, now I'm more confident about what things or situations I can find there due to the COVID. I love Athens, this time I'm not able to go there but I've been to there several times and it's an amazing city. Alina, enjoy your trip and stay safe. Look forward to your next videos !!!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks and I hope you have a wonderful trip! I'll be in Thessaloniki probably right before you!

[@franciscop3935]

I traveled to Athens Feb 14-22,2020 right before pandemic and it was amazing! Love Athenea

[@annyvitoria3074]

Hello Alina, my Monday got better with your vídeo

[@soniqua2709]

Same!!

[@Agriculturespotter]

Really nice video Alina! Greetings, Jan

[@emmansdonald7380]

A very informative video .I really like your choice of music .I appreciated your written text throughout too .I hope to see Athens (and Greece) someday soon .

[@rig4365]

Hi Alina, August is really hot. A lot of businesses may shut down for part the day. This might not be too much of an issue in Athens, but might be if you go to smaller locales. You'll find the evenings to be quite busy socially, although with covid who knows. Btw, for laundry, just place your clothes outside for 10 min after washing and they'll be dry. Lol really enjoyed your video and looking forward to the next. Enjoy your travels.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true, thank you!

[@gauravsomaiya8063]

That was amazing Alina thank you for sharing and I hope you have an amazing time here... Cheers and keep posting such beautiful videos😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lewiswheeler6444]

Glad to see you made it ok....finally see someplace as hot as Texas, but with nicer architecture!

[@georgebousoulas7096]

And lot of sea , organised beach bars etc

[@ahmedalshalchi]

Sorry Lewis , there is much worse than Texas on this planet ... Welcome to the hell branch on earth ( IRAQ )...

[@Nscizor]

If travel vlogs shot in Texas are to be believed, most roads in Greece are similar to Texas'. Even in Athens or the capitals of the other prefectures, depending on the suburb, it's either proper roadwork or potholes galore. In towns and villages, it can range from acceptable to WRC special route disguised as everyday road. There's also the occasional sheep or goat shepherd crossing the road with his flock if you drive through a rural area.

[@ShigeruWakita]

Athens seems to be a nice and beautiful city, doesn’t it? I am looking forward to watching your next uploaded video. Stay safe and be careful of heatstroke!!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes! Thank you!

[@nicoletamariao2984]

Mamma mia.....Finally I love this video

[@davidbeise7385]

Love your videos of your travels and look forward to seeing what's in store for you along your way. Stay safe and have fun.

[@TS-vu1bj]

Wow Alina, i wish be with u, Greece is so beautiful except this pandemic.

[@AmericanDreamer]

plandemic, my friend, plandemic....check the numbers and let them speak

[@konstantinoskarastefanis4141]

thank you so much for being a great...advert for our Country.... we have so many difficulties to deal the last years but we give our best self ....i hope you enjoyed your time here and love to see you again ....all people from all over the world are more than welcome here ...much love from Greece !!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much!

[@konstantinoskarastefanis4141]

❤️🇨🇦🇬🇷

[@claudelemire2451]

As usual great video. I like the camera work as well as the pacing. It is certainly a rare privilege to visit such a beautiful country without the crowds. Hope the econmy bounced back.

[@Stephen3Asp]

Hello, Alina, I'm new to your channel! The place where you got a bit lost and the train station around 9:00 is a suburb called "Moschato". It's where I live actually, it is a very peaceful suburb, and one of the few in Athens that still keeps some traditional small flat houses and simple way of living, instead of tall apartments of a typical city. Glad you came by our neighbourhood, even by accident! Also, since you are visiting the Greek islands, my advice would be to make sure you visit some of the not-so-famous islands like "Ikaria" in the eastern Aegean, where the locals are known for their long life-expectancy, due to clean air, good quality food, walking instead of cars, traditional way of living, and most importantly, lack of stress and anxiety of the every day life. Of course, there are sooo many more islands to see, but you would need a life-time to visit everything. I'm a Greek and I've not even visited 5% of all Greek islands! Enjoy your stay :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's cool to know, thank you!

[@s.a.stewart2743]

Harald Baldr is in Greece, or recently was. If he is still there, Alina should try to do a compilation video with him.

[@archiveslang4715]

Different styles? Maybe good for rating s

[@pantelimoncarigoiu2128]

Thank's Alina for the first vlog from Athens! Very interesting! Greece is a beautiful country and I hope that you show us many interestings things. And a first conclusion: Greece is more beautiful with Alina on his streets! 🇬🇷👍😊

[@MrSlot-zc6el]

The moment when you see a video from a tourist in your country and he is playing a greek music that you never heard before. Nice video :)

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming city, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[@jimb8695]

Drink lots of water Alina. Stay hydrated in the heat.

[@zachmav1126]

Hi Alina. Welcome to my country. Please feel free to ask anything you want. I will be glad to help you. Enjoy your stay.....!!!!!! Love from Greece.

[@maxximusbm]

This was a very honest and informative reporting. I was in the very same spots during school vacation in February 2020 with my daughter and her american friends. As a native Athenian I was showing them around. That was before the outbreak of Covid19. The only difference is that it was so crowded then. I am Greek living in the USA and I was wondering how things have changed. I can see some changes in your video but I can sense the underlying dynamism of the society and the innate enjoyment of living for which Greeks are known. Thank you !

[@aaahtex902]

**STAY SAFE YOUNG LADY!!!** THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTERTAINING TRAVEL VIDEOS! God Bless You

[@adameden2358]

Love to see you in Greece with a great adventure. Seen you for the first time in mask be safe and enjoy your dream to be there.

[@rolandozaragozadanao6231]

Wow i enjoy watching this video stay safe alina & may God bless you always

[@Richardparent879]

Sometimes your videos are almost perfect... I just loved the slow tranquil atmosphere that seemed to be holding over the city of Athens as you walked around.. love those beautiful views from those lookout spots you highlighted. Take care and be safe. This made me want to book a flight to Athens after I watched it.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm glad! Thank you!

[@voldym888]

Thanks a lot on your videos on flight and Greece. It was a very informative. A good job. Guy from Kiev and Toronto

[@donquixote6859]

Nice vlog... as always. You also look great with a little tan. ;-) Stay safe and stay healthy! Looking forward to your Greece adventure.

[@daviddude79]

I miss Greece so much! Those Greek salads

[@T-R.e.x]

Cheap also. Only 10 euros.

[@sofiak.5677]

You can make them home , there is literally nothing easier

[@yamahar1695]

@@T-R.e.x usually is not that much, only in tourist areas.

[@KwniStewart]

@@T-R.e.x 10 euros is too expensive. Usually they are 5-6€

[@kostasyian4788]

@@T-R.e.x 10 euros Greek salad is fake news

[@Chris-yt1nu]

I was there at the same time and it was the best trip I ever had. Can't wait to go back.

[@annyvitoria3074]

15:47 thanks for the vídeo because I learn a lot of Greek culture. Have a nice day

[@tripreporter6096]

Hoi, Alina, really nice to follow you´re Athen´s impressions. Well done. Been to Athens a few times, but definitely not othen enough!. Greece is exactly like you stated a place to go for a good number of people in Europe these days. You´ve done a lot in greek hot summer time, take care.

[@saskatchewan2908]

Olive trees nice looking

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, and see new places. Lovely apartment you found to stay there :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jmurray212]

Krassivi. Opening scene has you much more together than move oot day from Toronto. Format to see spacious new digs (price - hurra sho), then transport and tourist free streets. Good for you, not for the locals. Plenty of time to show us the Acropolis, changing of the guard and all that. 'Leafs knocked oot in short playoffs btw.

[@fredlachy]

красивый? Read Fluent Forever by Gabriel Wyner.

[@jmurray212]

Lachee Brun Stoh? Poôchy-moo? Kan-yestnya nyet.

[@saskatchewan2908]

8’00 Agora meaning; In the Greek Classical era, the urban area where citizens gathered to discuss the administration, politics and trade affairs of a site.

[@cosmoevents21st56]

Nice job Alina. Stay safe and enjoy.

[@ismailianow9706]

there is free shuttle bus of the Greek culture center from syntegma directly to the center and comes back every 30 m

[@sherpenciltheartist8007]

I do love watching your vlogs it's really interesting❤️❤️❤️

[@sofiazaki731]

hi, thnx so much for sharing your experience... I live in USA, but, I'm a 100% greek, born and raised in Thessaloniki. Oh Gosh, I so much miss my family and my beloved country... I moved in US in 2004, and this is one of the very few years I couldn't visit. Your video made me jealous, I may go renew my greek passport and catch a flight, as soon as I feel comfortable with this. I would highly appreciate if you could share about the flight, were all the seats full? Did you have to take a test, how was the arrival at the airport... Thank you and have fun!!!

[@ChasingRainbows2]

dn exeis ellhnikh taytothta?

[@sofiazaki731]

@@ChasingRainbows2 I lost it a few years ago, never had the chance to replace with a new one

[@ChasingRainbows2]

@@sofiazaki731 aaa ok!! Kanto kapoia stigmh krima einai! To dhlwses astunomia e?

[@Realmasterorder]

Welcome Alina,lots of Love from Greece.You seem to have picked a really nice Area near the Center,what is it called ? There are soooo many beautifull places to visit,the prices have really gone down now with the corona crap,Athens is great especially when you get to know where to go and where to hang out and also Very friendly,i see you already covered a Lot of ground ! and visited Monastiraki and Thysio strain stations, they have nice places to Eat and visit and are really nice.

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Stay safe Alina. Try the gyro’s

[@visakhmukundan2069]

Watching your video is became daily routine for me. Such beautiful videos 👍 Alina great job 💓

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much 😀

[@garymfra3962]

Thank you

[@shiva.chennai]

Friend! I am very happy that you are in Atens,Greece.Thank you for my virtual tour because of you, for free. I hope you will be safe and finish the mission you planned.I am witing a tourism based digital book based on vlogs and vloggers to publish on amazon kdp.Thank you.

[@Kered-9]

Great to see a video like this. I am planning to travel to Europe in about 2 months. I'm also from Canada

[@hvar-pharosisland2268]

Greece is cool 👌. Enjoy and wellcome

[@filipeva]

Awww before you took the train you were in my neighbourhood..and you just saw my sons school! :) Best time for Niarxos is for sure after 7 pm...12 to 17 or 18 is hard in Athens during summertime....soooo hot! great video! thank you for vising us!

[@himhersoundoff]

Beautiful vlog! Thanks for sharing your experience! I had a trip booked is past August to Athens, we had to cancel! Can you go into future detail about the process of getting into the country with Covid? Thanks!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Absolutely. Hope you get to go later!

[@ST-pc8uo]

Love you Greece!!

[@awiranggayudha2063]

Hi Alina. It is so hot out there but also so beautiful. So all good. Also cheap I mean crazy cheap for all that accommodation. Thanks for sharing and stay safe . Food looks so good! Take care.

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

At the end of musaka the material u touched we call it melijana n belongs to vegetarian food...

[@sofikito]

Hi, melijana is aubergine!!

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

@@sofikito ooh!! Thx a lot

[@muhammadzeeshansaleem5281]

informative video and nicely filmed

[@StereoSpace]

What a beautiful day.

[@ronbansgis7799]

I glad to see your vlog chosing Greece A country with Rich cultural center in ancient world pretty awesome place thanks Alina

[@brianwilson8506]

Glad to hear you safely made it to Greece. Chaíromai pou sas ákousa me asfáleia stin Elláda. That's a great looking AirB&B you got there. Congrats on getting it 1/2 off. Fantastic beauty from the panorama views. You must be blown away. When you have time, quick question: When you're running your camera how are you carrying it or is it attached to something? {Just curious} Take care, be safe.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! The camera is a DJI osmo pocket so it's very small and can be hand held since the gimbal and camera are up top. Great camera for travel.

[@brianwilson8506]

@@AlinaMcleod Thank you Alina. Have fun!

[@kimdusalon3980]

Wow Athens is so beautiful as well Alina. Thank you for sharing. Have fun and stay safe. Στην υγειά σας

[@zzirGrizz00l]

I'm going to Athens 3-10th of January, i was going to go a few weeks ago, but my dad freaked out on me. So I will wait instead, having got to change the flight dates for free

[@ekfylobifteki]

Hey I enjoyed your video so much!!! Hope you had a great time here! Greetings from Athens 🧡 PS: you're so sweet and your voice is so calming

[@Mitsakosftw]

Very nice vid. Good work. Metro although is underground. That was the train, pretty dirty I would say. Metro is superb!!

[@shiningstar6659]

Glad you safely arrived beautiful. Have an amazing time. ♥️

[@TomMarvan]

Great video, bings back memories of visiting Athens when my father was the first Czech ambassador there ca. 1994-1997. Beware of taxi drivers there (or anywhere), as they may take advantage of one when it comes to paying the fare (although this may be largely mitigated by the presence of Uber et al. in many locales - does Athens offer rideshare services?). 13:35 That Greek salad looks amazing!

[@travelsinsidecambodia]

Great sharing 😍

[@markbuilt]

Tha,nk you for the very interesting tour of Greece . Well back in Canada here it's back to the hay fields . Be safe

[@Adventureavenue7615]

hello alina very nice to see you in Greece make sure you will enjoy there and please make d videos of beautiful location as many as you can hahhaaha take care

[@achilleas1975i]

The best period to visit Athens is the August,the city is soooooo quiet.Every year i'm going holidays July or September and the August i'm enjoy the quiet of the city!!!