Exploring Mykonos Town, Greece | Tourist Heaven or Hell?

Exploring the main town on the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos.
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Music during the video (in order):
"Mediterranian Mix 6" by Stefan Netsman
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"City of Thessaloniki" by Magnus Ringblom
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"Melatonin" by Dylan Sitts
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Exploring Mykonos Town, Greece | Tourist Heaven or Hell?

[@Talisayin]

We went here for our honeymoon in August. Mykonos is pretty awesome, we loved the little town and all the shops. The island changes character when the sun sets and it becomes a big bustling night club. We rented a scooter to help us get around town too. Almost got in a few accidents but the drivers and riders are pretty good. Fun times.

[@A-Michele]

Amazing video and editing, Gabriel! Your videos are so fun to watch.

[@BelusTraveller]

Thank You for the link, You are the most consistent KZbinr going, Be Safe, Belus Traveller

[@sknsvd8908]

I am grateful for all your videos mate! It is a blessing to show us all these interesting places, especially in times of financial shortage, when travalling cost us not easy to afford. By the way, fantastic selection of songs in this vid.Pls keep up traveling! God be with you! 😊☺

[@jaspermanuel7021]

Man i want to visit this place someday but for now all i can do is watch this amazing video.. keep it up.. 👍

[@marafarnham595]

Beautiful Gabriel 😊 thank you ❤ waiting for the next video 😊

[@mountainlifemagic3207]

I recently discovered your channel and love what you do and how you present it. I can only dream of traveling like you.

[@japankofun]

Absolutely that guy is the future you. You'll be sitting right in that spot during your 30th trip to Greece (you lucky person) ;-)

[@TOPTRAVELVLOG]

Very beautiful video. Nice place. Great work friends.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Love the crazy paving and bright colors.

[@robertjohnson3475]

I love the way you inform and you are not pushy and you are an honest person and I would love to be paid to go around the world.Respect!!!

[@GeekStreetTravels]

Hi Gabriel, another great video! Truly are my inspiration and to get my videos to your level. Thanks for sharing.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, thanks.

[@keithwilson3388]

Thanks Gabe , another great video by you, very nice thankyou

[@mansoureh]

Mykonos is a very windy island. The story Greeks tell about Mykonos and its wind is so interesting

[@ericshermanbpr]

Great fun to watch your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, thanks a lot.

[@vassiliosca5715]

The most People dont know and can't realize how beautiful Greece as a country in reality is! Greece is not only Santorini ,Mykonos, Paros, Kreta, Rhodos, Samos..etc! There are countless Islands to explore, and many, many Amazing hidden gems in the mainland you can visit and explore like...Canyons, Gorges, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Hills, Lagoons, Waterfalls, thousands of beatiful beaches and secret hidden beaches around the mainland , Forests, Natural parks, Diving Spots etc....etc .and ofcourse Amazing Hiking Trails everywhere.!!!!!!!!

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

omg i had a Greek salad here they brought it out.. iceberg lettuce. cheddar cheese. Spanish olives. sent it back.. couldn't roll my f eyes enough

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Iceberg lettuce?? Yeah that's not a Greek salad.

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos i was pretty mad

[@Kowaidesuka]

@@tinamariefarmer4419 mykonos and santorini are tourist traps for those who want to burn money. Try Crete/Rhodes (still big tourist spots but not ridiculously expensive, and they retain the cultural identity too unlike the traps who are 99% tourists and no Greek in sight).

[@user-hk7us2pe1w]

Tank you I was in mikonos befor 9 years Good movi Thoday i trabel to saloniki

[@leonelgermogesti9694]

Simplesmente maravilhoso, lindo passeio !!!!!....Very, very beautiful !!!

[@Hotflop2011]

Love the vids Mr Gabe! Get a foam cover or deadcat for the wind!!!

[@marcijlo]

Gabriel you are my eyes when traveling! I have never traveled and as a South African it makes it almost impossible! I love your videos.....thank you!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks and no problem.

[@MastMaulaPuran]

absolutely fantastic and amazing video thumbs up and support with bell on!!

[@sora873]

i really love your videos, it feels like I there too !!!

[@nicolaskottis5245]

Even though I'm not a fan of Mykonos, I have to admit that the island is beautiful at sunset!

[@nurulhasanR]

I want to go Greece

[@xBeatNoCopyrightMusic]

Great info dude

[@imagewire]

I know that you wanted this to be a relaxing vacation, but I also know that sharing your travel experiences is your passion. What we don’t see is all of the hours of editing and research that you do before and after your explorations. We thank you for all that you do to bring us the most enjoyable travel videos on all of KZbin. You rock Gabe. Larry Z. Fairfield, California USA

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly, thanks Larry!

[@sunny_dhende6289]

I have been to 8 different islands and I love Mykonos. I'd make one of them my second home if it weren't so expensive!😁 enjoy your travels Gabe, bon appetite! Until next time my friend, stay safe. ✌

[@aldenrmachado]

"Even when i played the clip back i didnt know what i said there" You're a legend mate😁😳😁

[@tylergray8346]

@6:29 there are people sitting on a staircase, adjacent to that staircase there now lies a wonderful little to-go bar owned by Gio - he took over his father's old shop just this summer. We had such a wonderful time there every night, if anyone is reading this go to Bar & Co - Mykonos and see Gio, ask him for the sweet home! You will love it.

[@karmathegiant]

Lovely stroll and sunset 🌅

[@nurulhasanR]

I want to go Greece

[@TheGoToFamily]

Oh Mykonos, brings back so many memories. Haven't been since 2008, but it looks pretty much the same. I guess that's the beauty of the Greek Islands, they don't change all that much. :D

[@YesSirPhil]

Only the amount of tourists grew a lot!

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Just imagine a stroll on any of those beaches with Vangelis in the headphones . . .

[@maguzzy]

Looks great, windy as heck. We're at the Cinque terre so you may want to check it out since the season is winding down. You might be able to get a great deal.

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

great guitar 😍

[@twentyfourinvest]

Your music choices for your videos are really nice.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@twentyfourinvest]

I'm half Greek but have never been to Greece. I'm in Seattle. Thanks for your awesome videos of Greece. I especially like it when you swim.

[@locknathsingh8886]

This place looks more popular with plenty of visitors. It’s another beautiful spot.

[@patriciabrun5676]

Incredible there are yet a lot of people in this island at the end of september, like us in south france where i live in august near a well known village ( saint- tropez )

[@uttamlawati8537]

Wow great Video :)

[@craigharbauer389]

was there at the end of September when the cyclone came through. All of those little streets were like rushing rivers when the heavy rain came through.

[@aldenrmachado]

Wow Gabe are these really your videos??? I'm shell-shocked 😳😎

[@virgilio10able]

Love this music

[@sbring00able]

I thought you were taking a break - you're pumping these out : )

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I've been filming less but yeah haven't taken a proper break yet. Might get some time camping in and then get a full break from things for at least a few days, I'll see.

[@trionikzmindz7691]

At 3:20 ,Time glitch? Lol! Gabriel, I love your human, I mean humour 😎🤔

[@mansoureh]

One the most beautiful sunsets I watched it was in Mykonos

[@nurulhasanR]

I want to go Greece

[@stankormy5717]

Splendid town!

[@rahulrashinkar]

Missed the tour of your room 😁

[@reporterpercaso]

Ottimo reportage

[@butchieblock9118]

Gabe, you've got that unobtrusive weaving and meandering through crowds thing down pat!! It sure comes in handy that you are in great shape and slim!

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, Mykonos, is a beautiful island but much like Santorini, very touristy it also seems more upscale than Santorini more trendy shops and restaurants.

[@FILIPINAINEUROPE]

i love this

[@williamvanhuss8452]

Just recently discovered your channel and I’ve been watching hours of videos. You should really visit Shanghai someday. I think you’d like it.

[@pierretheoret5364]

It's like a huge open-air shopping center.

[@kloatlanta]

You should go to Ikaria, a great island and not touristy, one stop from Mykonos.

[@pankajmaliknewdelhi]

Nice. Little wind disturbance, we can't use mic in GoPro camera I guess.

[@sabrinab5819]

Wow, Mykonos is so pretty! But thats Alot of people😅 specially this time of the year!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

It is a lot of people isn't it? :)

[@CubanoAmericano2008]

When is the best time to visit i like see people but no too mucha anyway. Which time is so fun, i like enjoy the beach and the music

[@ThompterSHunson]

If you think this is crowded you should see the mid-August version of this 😂 Judging though by how the people are moving in big flocks, I'm sure some cruise ship arrived that morning. By afternoon they're gone. I know, I've worked for two seasons there 😋

[@user-wv6pr3es8e]

Well I don't see so many people in the video, probably it wasn't at the pick season! During summer streets, restaurants, cafés are full of people, you can't even walk!

[@nurulhasanR]

I want to go Greece

[@stevela999]

went there in 1986 amazing place scouse film Shirley valentine was made there star Pauline Collins was in it great film steve sue from Liverpool keep the vids coming off to Delhi for Christmas this year xxxxx

[@alexlurye1815]

I remember you being there in February it definitely looks more populated now. Why'd you go back so quick? Must be a favorite spot.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I didn't even want to go to Mykonos actually. I was trying to get to Samos island but there were no direct ferries there from Santorini, so I had to change ferries at Mykonos.

[@mammali6535]

I am supporting you .

[@arthurdonovan1014]

Still on the "Keep Calm.." t shirts there apparently. Sooo 2016!

[@astraeusholidays3754]

If you like crowds and over priced drinks yes its great in August ! Otherwise visit way before or after that.

[@xdcrafterhd7968]

What ferry did you took to Mykonos? And which one are you gonna be taking to Samos?

[@TheColonyRed]

Crazy prices Gabriel! better head back to warm waters :D

[@Aragonr20]

Such a great camera quality and great songs i'd to visit this place btw but im poor lol

[@user-we3ty2vd2z]

I am Greek and i didn't go to mykonos because it is too expensive

[@vickeyefremidis9234]

Thank you for bringing back many memories of this great island ... enjoying your travels 👌

[@HarishArya]

Nice

[@ioanpena]

The storm is comming !!!

[@apmoy70]

Well Mykonos is called the windy island for a good reason. So you left the second most expensive of the Greek islands (Santorini) for the first most expensive, am I right? Has the cyclone reached you in Samos yet? Gusty winds are expected and thunderstorms in the Aegean for the weekend. Samos is great I've been to Carlovassy and Vathy

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It started sprinkling here on Samos a little this evening. The next few days are going to be stormy. I'm headed to Patmos tomorrow. Bummer that it will be bad weather while I'm there, since it has great beaches. The weather is supposed to improve next week.

[@nicolaskottis5245]

9:01 She is beautiful, I agree with you Gabe lol. But I hardly think she will ever watch your video, but then again who knows?

[@AlphaPandey1002]

Love from India

[@ankitgadhavi]

You were studying in Norway? Which course ??

[@eduardochavacano]

I got a glympse of Mykonos in an island in the Philippines, BALESIN.

[@mariosiaven2965]

Considering thats a Touristy hotspot i dont find the food prices that expensive especially when in the US an ordinary Wendys salad is around $ 7 so not much difference for something clearly inferior.

[@martinc.720]

mario siaven You’re also paying for the view you have while enjoying your salad, so I agree, it’s not bad at all. Renting the space for the restaurant is probably hella expensive, so they have no choice.

[@GSDubz]

I found this to be true in both France and Italy, food is fresh and affordable everywhere, even in the touristy places! Clearly the focus isn't on making/saving the most money like here in the states, which is a pity. Heading to Greece in 2020!

[@fehrcarlo2381]

I can see that the food was expensive. How about the merchandise in the stores?

[@nikolasfokas9749]

I love Greece..Sagapao oli tin Elada..Servos

[@greekdriver9173]

Mi volimo sve Cpbi

[@mrbowie5408]

Three of your last uploads did not appear on my sub page.... this makes me sad. Good job I thought it's not like Gabe to upload and checked

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Dang! Yeah I've noticed also that my latest videos haven't been getting as many views. Not sure what's going on. If you click the bell icon on the right side below the video then you will get a notification for every video I upload.

[@sashaanastasiaspapure74]

HI Gabe! Was this in September or is that just when you posted the video? Trying to decide between Peru or Greece this September. What do you think? Thanks!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, this was in September. My videos are always posted within a few days after they were filmed. Greece or Peru, man, tough choice. You really can't go wrong. September is the ultimate time to visit Greece but also a good time for Peru, I was there in October. So it just depends on what you're more interested in, mountains or islands and beaches. Maybe check flights and decide based on where is cheaper to get to, or else flip a coin. Have a great time.

[@sashaanastasiaspapure74]

Gabriel Traveler thanks!! Love your videos!! Decided on Greece and Lebanon. Gonna do a couple days on Athens then head to Beirut then back to Athens and over to Crete for the rest of the time. I watched all your Crete videos. So much to see there it really seems like the coolest island! Plan to see Knossos, golf, visit Elafonisi beach and get a beautiful room to do a lot of relaxing.

[@voxley19]

You're inspiring me to visit the Greek islands.

[@gecelerdendevrim7090]

trust me, greece is full of trash. them aren't look like european, and the people are so rude. they don't even know how to speak english.

[@eleniasimop]

@@gecelerdendevrim7090 Nobody is obligated to speak English! Trust me, if you respect them they are VERY polite.

[@budmeister]

@@gecelerdendevrim7090 No one is required to speak your language, you piece of shit!

[@budmeister]

@laz Watts fuck off

[@markovalntobresci5714]

@@gecelerdendevrim7090 Greece is one of the only countries that almost every local has at least a basic knowledge of English. They probably didn't talk to you because you are an asshole.

[@shaggun]

Beautiful place but too crowded, when is low season in the island?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The low season for the Greek islands in general is October to May. Since Mykonos is so popular it's probably still a bit crowded in October and May, but definitely from November to April it will be pretty quiet. I was there in February and it was a ghost town, almost nobody around.

[@spirosstrag]

my friend i told you already ones!!you came to greece many times but never to ionian islands!!check meganisi island to visit and you will find the paradise that you are looking for!!!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I've been to Corfu twice but not the other ones. Heard they're really nice.

[@spirosstrag]

Gabriel Traveler your mistake!!lefkada island have the most beautifull beaches in meditarennean sea!!with a ferry boat 20 min you are coming to meganisi island also!!waiting to see you next summer!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Alright, next summer it is.

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

Spartohori? 😁

[@spirosstrag]

ofc spartochori!!special place dificult to find like this in greece!!and for coctails to summer sun cafe bar!!!

[@SOBEROUS]

Hey Gabriel, did you make it to Samos, because as far as I know, there is a ban for ferries which is in effect since 26/09 due to strong winds.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I've been on Samos for the past week. I'm supposed to take a ferry tomorrow afternoon to Patmos. Curious to see if it will be going.

[@SOBEROUS]

In my opinion tomorrow winds will subside, therefore I suspect you will have no problem, new depression will arrive at east Aegean islands from Saturday evening according to predictions. Read here for winds regularly updated hnms.gr/emy/en/warning/gale_html take care and thanks for your fantastic and genuine videos.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That's good to hear, thanks.

[@fambazan7568]

I am from Greece and I have a house on Mykonos

[@carolinethompson7173]

Is that like the mykonos on your face? Sam-os, Me-kon-os. Malaka!

[@utep007]

Do you ever buy any souvenirs? I know it may not be practical since you’ll have to carry them all over since you are gone for months at a time... @gabrieltraveler

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not often but sometimes little things like necklaces, some clothes and especially t-shirts.

[@gohardorgohome7687]

Wow mykonos looks pretty good

[@gecelerdendevrim7090]

it's not actually. they can't speak english well, and they aren't look like european at all.

[@damzeni1]

How do I catch the bus from the airport to Mykanos Town and then MT (Mykanos Town) to Ornos?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'm not sure, I've never flown into Mykonos. But it should be pretty easy to find out once you arrive, usually there's an info booth at the airports and the attendant should speak English.

[@jayramdahal3799]

Hi traveller greeting from Nepal 🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵

[@mumblic]

9:52 Before somebody asks Yes those are the windmills from "The Bourne identity" ;-))

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No way, awesome.

[@mumblic]

Gabriel Traveler You really didn't know? ;-) 10:33 This is Marie's little restaurant/scooter rent place

[@mumblic]

There is an alternative ending on the DVD Sadly they didn't select this one. You can clearly see the windmills and the restaurant kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYCblXx4h7uNoMU

[@Kamal67811]

If i am right last time you were here, it looked like a ghost town...very few people and look now lots of hustle and bustle

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly.

[@bhaskarmaity2890]

Looks like fairy tale city.

[@kalkun009]

Beautiful place.... Any info of jobs and work life

[@uncivilisedpink]

Many seasonal jobs!! Waiters chefs sales etc Very tuff work though. Everyone in mykonos works over 12 13 hours per day. As for the Salary is around 1200€ per month 7 days a week for 6 months straight. They usually provide accommodation but you live with 3 to 4 people all together in tiny places. Thats all!! Its a nice experience for 1 time. You meet great people make friends fall in love etc.

[@Janjetina]

Does anyone recognize you ???After all you have more than 200k subs :) Keep up good work !

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks. Yes, someone recognized me last night actually. It happens every few weeks or so. It happened in Belgium, I talked about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipfUl4iFjJx2qaM

[@marymurphy3669]

Hi great video. What month did you go. Hope your well.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

This was in September.

[@marymurphy3669]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you. People say the island is windy. Is it very hot and humid or warm and windy. You make really good travel flims. What would be your favourite top 5 places in the world. Keep up the great work you are doing. You are a real inspiration.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@marymurphy3669 It can be windy but not always. I've been there twice, this time for just a day in September and for a week in February during low season, when it wasn't very windy and was quite cool. The Greek islands in general are warm during the summer with lots of sunshine and sometimes wind. Top 5 places, really tough to narrow it down honestly, too many amazing places but I'd say Greek islands, Himalayas, Cappadocia in Turkey, Great Pyramids, Petra in Jordan.

[@marymurphy3669]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thank you . It's really amazing all the places you have seen. I like going to places that are not too hot and have a breeze. What parts of India would you recommend and what month would it be not too hot. Do you have any hints or advice to me before I go there. Are you traveling at the moment.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@marymurphy3669 You definitely want to go in winter then, it's super hot the rest of the year. Or maybe spring or fall if you go to the north. Here's a video in which I discuss some tips for traveling to India: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPNaXqbr7B0h7M

[@byJessCh]

The only thing i dislike about Mykonos is the wind. They dont call it "the island of winds" for no reason. It can be very annoying.

[@JuanDorta]

Mykonos in winter is as crowded as this?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, it's completely deserted in winter. Here's one of my videos from there in winter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGexXqGnpbGFe9U

[@imafake2807]

Is it chilly there? It turned cold in Athens :/

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'm on Samos now and yes it got chilly here this evening and rained a little.

[@goldenwarrior5664]

Ouzo?

[@joanneziemann3632]

So very touristy.

[@rahul90481]

Hi . You are inspiration of all travelers . 👍✌️👍

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks man!

[@rajabhaduri2020]

Hey Gabriel you inspire me about Greece.I just retired and you are a big influence in my life,planning to leave for Thailand Malaysia and Riding through Nepal,also planning to travel to Greece in march,if you travel to Kafelonia,would like to find out more from you.Thanks and be safe brother.Raja Bhaduri Boston ,U.S.A.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, sounds like an awesome trip! Not sure if I'll go to Kefalonia, but I'll see.

[@nikolasfokas9749]

Kefalonia for me is the best island..so so beautiful