How to Eat Like a Greek

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

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[@ΕλένηΤουλοπούλου]

Αλήθεια αυτός ο κύριος που είναι στην Καστέλλα ξέχνα τους ελληνιστικούς χρόνους το Βυζάντιο και το γεγονός ότι μετά τετρακόσια χρόνια σκλαβιάς γίναμε ανεξάρτητο κράτος και σ αυτά τα χρόνια προχωρήσαμε.τιποτα σημαντικό δεν έδειξαν όυτε ακόμα και για το φαγητό.ολο βλακείες

[@andreaskostakis5520]

Πού σας βρήκαν για ξεναγούς εσάς, ανθελληνική προπαγάνδα κάνετε Τούρκο σπόροι ουστ ρεεε

[@elpidafotopoulou8560]

Συγκινήθηκα μένω στο εξωτερικό και μου λείπει η Ελλάδα. Πολύ ωραίο βίντεο συγχαρητήρια. Όμως βρε παιδί μου έτσι ήμουν κι εγώ. Είχα 1 μεγάλο κενό στο μυαλό μου. Δεν μπορούσα να συνδέσω το παρελθόν σε μία ενιαία ενότητα. Τουλάχιστο για τα χρόνια μετά το Χριστό υπάρχει συνοχή. Όλα έγιναν για κάποιο λόγο. Δεν μπορούσα να καταλάβω ότι ο βυζαντινός στρατιώτης είναι ίδιος με τον στρατιώτη του Επαναστατικου αγώνα και ο τελευταίος ίδιος με το στρατιώτη του1922 και του 1940. Μονο τα gadgets αλλάζουν. Επίσης... σίγουρα στους δρόμους της πλάκας που περπάτησαν οι φιλόσοφοι υπάρχει κάτι από την αύρα τους πολύ δυνατό. Στην πόλη που μένω είναι Μεσόγειος και είναι πολυπυτισμικη. Αλλά αυτό που νιώθεις στην Αθήνα δεν το νιώθεις καθόλου εδώ

[@kourtourafi]

As a Greek, I must say that this video is one of the most in-depth portrayals of the Greek philosophy of life and how integral and pivotal is food's role in it. Well done...

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Epharisto poli! That means so much 🙏 thank you so much for watching!!

[@athanasiosziakas2290]

Me too φίλε!

[@karlmagro8806]

For a better experience come to Turkey. Greek experience is just turkish with olive oil and feta.

[@kourtourafi]

@@karlmagro8806 Why would I ever go to a dictatorial country with no respect for democracy, freedom of speech and international treaties and an affinity for genocides? Ι can certainly do without that... turkish experience.

[@panagiotis7946]

ο αλλος ειναι προκατελειμενος με την δυση.Ζει δυτικα σε ολο το φασμα της ζωης του,χαιρετε που η Αθηνα εγινε ισλαμαμπαντ ,μουλτι κουλτ,αλλα μεσα εκει δεν αναρωτηθηκε γιατι δεν υπαρχει μια σκανδιναβικη η γαλλικη,η ιταλικη συνηκεια

[@nicolebaab]

Greek food culture is unique in its ability to bring people together. Memories are made around the table. That’s so great.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Yes!! :D maybe one day, I'll do 'The German Urbanist' ;)

[@TheLostinTheUnknown]

Unique... yeah, a cheap shitty imitation of the Turkish cuisine

[@alanpotter8680]

As mentioned in the video, it is very true that we should look for someone to eat with, rather than look for what to eat.

[@karenb2782]

Looking forward to this one! I visited Greece in November and did not eat one piece of junk or processed food. I came back home feeling like a million dollars.

[@georgekoul]

This is the mistake most tourists do. The eat only Souvlaki and junk food and then they said "I went to Greece and ate Greek food 😂". We don't eat Souvlaki every. We cook on our homes. To feel and enjoy the Greek cuisine is to eat the actual foods we eat every day,and you can find them on the countless restorants we have.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

that's the beauty of greek cuisine!

[@nypinstripes2388]

Same experience for me. I even ate bread and had dessert almost every night, things I refrain from here in the states, didn’t gain a pound.

[@NikolasAthinaios]

@@georgekoul My friend. Probably you didn't understand the statement of the lady. She wrote that she did NOT eat any junk or processed food in Greece. Also, in my opinion, souvlaki isn't junk food at all. I'm driving 2 hours to have a Greek-style souvlaki. Junk food can be found in many non-Greek-style restaurants, like in fast food.

[@user-py3mj6nd7dBianco]

​@@NikolasAthinaiosnot only souvlaki we also have the bromiko, which is also delicious.

[@Kk-ne5gv]

As a Greek myself,i must say i am very touched by your documentary... Thank you

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I really appreciate that 🙏 hope I really show the beauty that Athens has to offer!

[@NikolasAthinaios]

@@UrbanistExploringCities My room is full of herbs' aromas because you visited these shops in agora. Great job indeed.

[@MegaDeansy]

I was in Crete when they won an award for having the healthiest cooking anywhere in the world - I've no argument with that but it's also the loveliest food in the world !. In all the years I've been going there I've never once had a meal that was just OK - every one of them have been gorgeous !

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

Σαν την Ελλάδα δεν υπάρχει πουθενα όση έχουνε γυρίσει άλλες χώρες το ίδιο θα σου πούνε .....η ψυχή! & κουλτούρα! όλα τα λεφτα του κόσμου!❤

[@Andrew30us]

I’ve been to Athens 5 times. I love it! It’s one of my top 5 fave cities!

[@adrianrodrigues4465]

Greek food is absolutely the best on earth

[@cxar71]

Thanks for bringing back fresh memories. With my wife and daughter we spent the week across New Year’s Day in Athens a few months back, first time we visited the capital after 20 summers spent throughout pretty much the whole country, and it was an epiphany. Everything about the “greekness”, the people, the culture, the food, we have loved and cherished in our island hopping and country dwelling up until then, we found distilled and multiplied tenfold in the city, and on top of that we enjoyed too that strong cosmopolitan vibe that a city of near 5 million inhabitants inevitably comes with. For Greece-loving people like us it was like for muslims to finally visit Mecca after 20 years of guiltily circling around it, always finding lame reasons not to go. Needless to say we're hooked now and can’t wait to go back soon, one week is not enough. 🇮🇹❤️🇬🇷

[@lynclarke6184]

I LOVE Greek food. I an a lover of olive oil and Greek olive oil is the best. First visited Greece in 1974 and was hooked. LOVE❤

[@musicfangt]

the best food across the globe. Nowhere you can find this variety and quality in food.

[@AviectusG]

As a Greek I have seen a lot of vloggers doing documentaries in Athens Greece and in Greece in general but this one is the first i see that portays what actually food means for Greeks, family, friends and love, you had me hooked within the first few seconds. Well done my friend.

[@stelios5314]

In 26:25 I dont know why the guy does not mention, (apart from the Ancient and Ottoman ones) the Byzantine era, which was probably the most influential of them all, when it comes to modern era Greek culture... Needless to say this was an interesting video!

[@Heyurgirlistotallyrandom]

The byzantines with the holy christian capital of constaninople influencing orthodoxy in the balkans

[@ΣοφίαΔομιανοπούλου]

Greek food is about seasonality, simplicity and freshness! Exactly! We moved to the UK 7 years ago. Love going back every summer and enjoying food and people! Can't wait the moment to return back home for good.

[@clmnkclmnk1877]

As a Greek woman I can say with certainty that this side of Greece - Athens is the most realistic thing I have seen and heard. I have lived in Germany for 10 years and I cried. This unique Light, our flavors, our simplicity, our communicative nature, our love for good food, that we can share without any material exchange is all this and so much more that makes us so special. We are a special people and I do not say that chauvinistically. I was and I will always be proud to be Greek and I am even more so because here in Germany I got to know what darkness means in people's souls.

[@peterduncan5034]

Hope you left Germany then

[@clmnkclmnk1877]

@@peterduncan5034 I HOPE AND I WISH TO DO THAT SO TO BREATH AGAIN AND FEEL HUMAN AGAIN !

[@sonjagatto9981]

I am German...and I am sorry you feel that way. I live in Canada...and I got to know what darkness means ....just like you. I miss my home and friends terrible for many years... I wish I would know you in Germany and show you that there are also wonderful people just like yourself. I hope you find happiness again❣

[@clmnkclmnk1877]

@@sonjagatto9981 in Greece we have an expression: "not all fingers are the same " which means that not everything and everyone are acting or behave in the same way . I have also met German people that are nice and friendly but this is an exception and as it seems from your comment you might also be one of them and thank you for that. Is just that is not only me having this opinion . German people are so narrow minded and so depressed just like the weather here. If a foreigner tries to be closer to them they are not going to accept him/her especially if you don't speak well the language. Automatically they pushed you out just because you are a foreigner. Life here is really hard and almost nothing helps you to adjust . Most days it rains , it's cold and people don't try to "warm" their hearts. At least that would be a consolation for everybody. They still carry outdated notions such as: Italians are for picking up garbage, Greeks are lazy and poor, Africans steal state money and Asians are smart . In any way I wish you to be happy and go wherever your heart desires🙏❤️

[@MegaMayday16]

​@@clmnkclmnk1877❤ Which city in Germany? You might like Köln we have a Mediterranean vibe. The people. Many Spanish Italian feel home here. I also see some Greeks and new Greek cafes from/ for the immigrants that came since 5 years...but I don't know how they feel Greeks are sometimes melancholic. But Germany has Köln and it's an easier place for Mediterranean people

[@ΓιώργοςΤρίγγας-μ9ξ]

I just had an ouzo in a small greek town (with some fried prawns) , and came home watching this video! Sublime! I do feel like a god! 😜

[@ΧαραλαμποςΚουρβας]

try ouzo with kalamarakia or with octupus.ouzo is best with sea meze

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

nice!! Ouzo is magical.

[@geoforamorio]

I don't even get, why people actually drink ouzo, in the first place! 🤔

[@athanasiosziakas2290]

@@geoforamorio Cuz it tastes good (atleast that's what my parents say, i am 17 i can't drink alcohol)

[@geoforamorio]

@@athanasiosziakas2290 Firstly, ouzo tastes like drinking pure alcohol. Secondly, the legal age in Greece is 17 y-o, even most young people have already start drinking since 13-15!

[@DaredeviIGR]

Greece is often called the crossroad of civilizations. It comes to no surprise we managed to incorporate foods from almost every culture while maintaining our own identity. This results in this great cuisine that has been off the eyes of foreigners for a very long time since it was not really marketed upon (French, Italian, etc). Lately this changes and Greek cuisine becomes more and more apparent. Sadly the quality of products abroad are often lacking and rarely are close to that of Greece.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

yea Greek food abroad doesn't taste the same as in greece :/

[@alanpotter8680]

The entire Balkan Peninsula is the crossroad of Civilizations, perhaps the most noticeably - Bulgaria.

[@DaredeviIGR]

@@alanpotter8680 What? Definitely not friend. Although I like the Bulgarians quite a lot, they came too late to even compare to the Greeks when it comes to coming into contact with other civilizations. From ancient times to medieval, to even modern, Greece has had (probably) the most interaction with the various types of people around it. Be it Northern Europeans, Italians, Hispanics, Carthaginians, Slavs, Turks, Asians, Caucasus' peoples, Middle Eastern, Egyptians, Libyans, Greeks had much more interaction than Bulgarians. Food, Arts, Music, Politics, Architecture, Philosophy. In pretty much all these things the Greek civilization had a big influence and received big influence. Bible was written in Greek for a reason as it was the lingua franca in the east. Of course I am not writing this to boast superiority, I do not believe in these things. But if anything else, it is extremely interesting how a small nation managed for millennia to survive and thrive (in many various ways) amidst all this chaos.

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

What are you smoking my friend 😂​@@alanpotter8680

[@geogeo2299]

@@alanpotter8680 I get what you mean, friend. Greece has been more of a cradle (of classical civilization) than a crossroads. Ancient Thrace, on the other hand, in the greater vicinity of which Bulgaria stands today, was always a place were cultures came and went.

[@cavaradossi7761]

Greece... Chillest, friendliest country in the world. Excellent video!

[@ΙωάννηςΕλ]

💙🤍💙

[@lu1zh16]

THE WORLDS FRIENDLIEST COUNTRY IS OUR BELOVED SUPERPOWER INDIA 👍👍👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 OUR FOOD AND THE STREETS ARE THE CLEANEST IN THE WORLD 😎😎😎👍👍👍👍 AND THE MOST SAFE COUNTRY 😎😎👍👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@nicolebaab]

Yet another great episode. The story, filming, music, narration, everything comes together beautifully ❤ Netflix wake up!

[@Philflash]

He Ted Sarandos consider this!

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

lol I appreciate the super kind words! Yes, I would love to work with Netflix to make an even more epic cinematic experience

[@artemisrafti3956]

It was weird that Giorgos mentioned Ancient Greece and Ottoman parts of Greek history, and left out the Roman/Byzantine eras which has a large influence today through the Orthodox religion. That stuff is not small.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

We mention the Byzantine, Roman, and Orthodox influences in the first episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGbQhpp5iLB4hKMsi=j85Hj9VWjIDWrC5h

[@bouboulesly2437]

He doesn’t know English ,his vocabulary is very limited

[@nikosmageris1049]

@@UrbanistExploringCities I work for years in a tourism industry, guides like Giorgio’s the only thing they doing is to bring confuse , sorry for that Giorgio’s but we know you! You are a leftist who doesn’t love his life and has psychological problems. PS. One time I throw one of this “guides” outside of the Car because instead to explain to the tourists about the monuments we were passing through he was saying to them about ottomans & about taxes and bad salaries! (All this is fake news of a leftist) . The tourists coming to Greece the cradle of western civilization they don’t coming to hear bullshit ! I hate when they do that .

[@skatiarhs007]

this Giorgos is from Lesvos but he didnt feel any Mediteranean!!!

[@captainjim1010]

He is a Syriza or left-like supporter.. these "things" are not Greeks, try finding an original Greek next time

[@mranthonyryan]

I felt truly immersed with this episode, great discussions with the locals!

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

yes!! Immersiveness was our number one goal, so I'm glad it worked!

[@Hito856]

This was so good I thought the urbanist was a Greek American finding his roots. Respect to the v logger and his hosts.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I am not Greek actually 😂 I’m actually Puerto Rican raised in NYC. But I’ve come to really love Greece and Greek culture!

[@miNx2.1]

that's the best thing about greek foods, they're into freshness & simple recipe. So delicious, nutritious yet easy to prepare. 🤤😋

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

precisely! Greek cuisine really is fresh and delicious anywhere in the country

[@aggelikhkaraviti4695]

I live on the island of Poros. It is the only island in Greece that is masculine in name. All other islands have feminine names. Excellent video about the cuisine of Greece! Come to Greece! You will have an unforgettable vacation!!!! Greetings from Greece!!!! 🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@geogeo2299]

Poros might be the only masculine island, but Neda is the only feminine river!

[@ΚωνσταντίναΚαβουριάδου-β4λ]

What about Agios Eustratios

[@dillinger1312]

THATS Not even remotely true but greetings to poros regardless

[@karenmcpaters5079]

wow. I'm headed to Greece in June. I've been bingeing many videos, and I must say. I really enjoyed yours. Love the chill vibe. Thanks for posting

[@jasonscheepers444]

I absolutely love Greece and Athens🇬🇷…I’ve always wanted to visit…the atmosphere and food looks and feels spectacular✨…love your channel❣️

[@laughsmile7026]

This is hands down one of the most heartwarming and beautiful documentaries I’ve ever seen about my country. You have really captured the essence and the feeling of the Greek people. Thank you so much! 🙏❤️

[@olegzhilyaev6717]

Another episode, another facet of the diamond called Athens. Thank you, Ariel and the Urbanist team for making my night!

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Oleg! I'm so happy you enjoyed this! Thanks for watching it :D

[@Johnhatzijohn]

Filotimo means being honourable. And he gave a great example. It's basically giving without expecting to receive.

[@christos3280]

There is this notion many Greeks have, that their food and their culture has to be defined along the parameters that other cultures have established, like "western" and "Eastern" and "Balkan" and "southern European", the thing is that these terms were established without conforming them to the history of the Greek people. The culture of Greece cannot be defined by foreign concepts, Greece itself is the source of cultural influence. We are Greeks, and our culture is Greek, and it resembles those cultures that live around us.

[@Heyurgirlistotallyrandom]

YES AND NOT ALL GREEK FOOD IS TURKISH FOOD. TZATZIKI TASTES VERY DIFFERENT TO CACIK.

[@christos3280]

Although the word is from a common origin, the actual food is something different

[@TheHonestFoodTeller]

I can't figure out how I found this gem, but wow, just wow! Such an amazing video, filmed with true passion!

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Wow that means so much to hear that you felt the passion we had making this. Thanks for watching! BTW this is part of a series of 6 episodes in total :)

[@gecko3890]

Perfect timing to post this. No matter in which place of Greece you are, if you're around April in the spring, go out to your balcony during the noon, have your clear blue sky and sun shine at you, with the nice air breeze, smell the blossoming nature around you, and let this documentary travel you back in time when we were kids, and we were playing outside in the parks or at our villages before we grow up and understand in what corrupted place we live in. I would love to live and feel Greece, without this constant weight we carry on our chests, because of our politicians and the bad fruits of our society.

[@ptrsrfns]

As a descendant of Greek immigrants, this video makes me want to move back to the old country. Athens has always been my favorite city 😍

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@sylviachristodoulou7339]

Amazing presentation.Thank you❤

[@MLPH09]

I lived in Greece for many years and I loved your video. It made me very homesick.

[@stevenbagley9858]

I loved the video but as someone who has visited Greece many times over the past 4 decades. I find it hard to agree with the statement that Greek cuisine "veers towards the plant based diets". In fact, I would say just the opposite. When, I go, I indulge in the best Octopus, Squid, Lamb, Souvlaki, Gyros, Chicken. and let's not forget Greek Kokoretsi at Easter.

[@jousis_]

You are correct. A more accurate statement would be that the "traditional" Greek cuisine had ample veg dishes and meat based meals were less frequent. Even that though is very simplified. Doesn't apply to all areas.

[@janeslater8004]

People eat way to much meat now its not sustainable to eat so much and factory farming is cruel

[@peterduncan5034]

@@janeslater8004 Mono cropping is far more cruel

[@annaoikonomou881]

That is the thing, you choose to go with meat most of the time, which to me sounds like you either have no idea of the variety of plant based dishes or you just prefer to ignore them since your diet is mostly meat. In the traditional Greek cuisine, meat is once a week, usually on Sundays, as was mentioned in the beginning of the video. Most Greeks these days have a more carnivore diet but there is a huge variety of plant based dishes. Please, don't get me wrong, the fish and meat in Greece are delicious, so I totally understand why you go there!

[@bramamortsell83]

I love Athen / Greece. Greeting from Stockholm

[@lrosemaije1995]

Thank you for making this! It’s exactly why I loved living in Athens and it’ll be my second home forever❤️

[@SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets]

Hello from California. Excellent Greek food documentary, mr. Ariel Viera. Terrific job on filming & documenting Greek culture & foods . Happy holidays from our channel * Sally Alexandria & Alex* Australian Parakeets Stars ✨

[@erikthegreek1049]

honesttly, one of the better videos i ve seen about greek culture and food. Not too stereotypical, but also mentions the great things Greece is all about.

[@jessicafeldheim7542]

Wow this is more like a documentary, I love Greece so enjoyed every second. Thank you

[@Ίων-π8ρ]

Thank you friend from Greece 🇬🇷💙

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

my pleasure! thank you for watching!

[@paraflou9596]

Very good! Μπράβο και στην κύρια για τη βοήθεια και επεξήγηση στους ανθρώπους.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I appreciate you watching! It is my pleasure to spread the positive parts of Greek culture.

[@supanyc]

I really enjoyed this 2nd episode. Everything came together beautifully and I appreciate all the work and time involved by the team to make this series!

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Suzy, this means so much. I ecstatic that you enjoy this series so far! And I definitely did have the best team to make this come into reality 🙏

[@dimitrisagelakis4575]

I strongly disagree with George who says that Greeks didn't do much since the ancient times and that we depend on our past and not moving forward! It seems he doesn't actually know his own country's history! Greece since the Roman times was enslaved, with a gap during the Byzantine times which was actually during the middle ages for the whole Europe (even so, there was some advancement in arts and siences even then, unline in the rest of Europe), but then it was enslaved for about 400 years (some places, Crete for example, even much longer), so the Greek people could not move forward by any means! Then it was 2 World Wars that brought a genocide by the ottomans (during WWI in Asia minor, together with the Armenian and Assyrian genocides, there was also the Greek genocide, the destruction of the Greek cities like Smyrna, and the flooding of the refugees to mainland Greece, to save their lives from the slaughter), and before we managed to recover from the war and the genocide, WWII came, and it was then, that the Greeks showed the whole world that although they were a small, poor and devastated nation, they fought Mussolini's Italian fascist and managed to win, but then, after their massive losses in that war, they were attacked by the German nazis (we were actually the first country to resist the Axis powers and win at first) and we were occupied for 4 years, with an incredible amount of slaughter, destruction and atrocities that were performed against them by the German nazis all over Greece (here in Crete, every single family had a member that was in the resistance and at least one member that was killed by the nazis)! After the nazis lost the war, while retreating, they destroyed almost all the country's infrastructure and at the end of the war, about 13% of the population had been murdered (we are the only country after that, that Gremany did never pay the reparations for the destructions, the families of the slaughtered and executed Greeks, and they never repaied the so-called "mandatory loan", the whole Greek treasure from the Greek national bank that they stole when they occupied Athens)! After WWII, the British caused a civil war in Greece between the communists and the right wing, that lasted another 4-5 years that devastated the country even more! Greece is still recovering from those monstrous disasters, and if you consider the USA and EU controlled corrupt Greek politicians and ship owners (most of whose families were actually traitors during the war and became rich by betraying their country) that since the war they came to power with the help of the British and the Americans (causing even the 7-year coup from 1967 to 1974 that is even related to the turkish invasion to Cyprus with the help of the CIA and MI6, and since then the occupation of 1/3rd of the island), they have managed to keep the country and it's people behind! So you see, after all those problems, Greece has still managed to become a modern country, with many admirable people like scientists, artists etc, that manage to keep the country on its feet, although after the artificial economic crisis caused by the EU and IMF, most of the best and brightest of the Greek people had to go for work abroad, the Greek "brain drain" as it is called, that still continues to this day!!! So, to just say that after the ancient times Greece hasn't managed anything, is just pure ignorance! The worst thing is that people hearing this from a Greek person, and not knowing the history of the country, they will believe it is true! That's just sad...

[@steliossoutsos6433]

Δημήτρη, τα είπες όλα. Μπράβο σου! Dimitri said it all! Greece has survived many huge tribulations throughout its long history. Yet it survived and made great leaps to join the modern world.

[@andreaskostakis5520]

Μπράβο ρε Δημήτρη! ΤΟΝ άκουγα και μου γύρισε το μάτι

[@Alcyone_FGC]

It still doesnt change the fact that the average greek is flexing greece's history and how great we are because of it, while what i see in front of me everyday is a completely destroyed country on a political and infastracture level, It is so bad that every greek person with half a brain left this country logically so even. Nothing will change, Greece isnt even on its feet it's inside a grave waiting to be filled with dirt at this point.

[@achilleuspetreas3828]

Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ, αδερφέ. I would stress the Byzantine period even more...that was the epitome of Greek civilization. On top of all of the advancements that were ahead of Europe by 100s of years, they preserved EVERYTHING we know about the classical period. It was the epitome of civilization

[@KaterinaStamatelos]

@@achilleuspetreas3828 EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE--NOT GREEK. No emperor was Greek. All Murder-emperors were announced "saints". All emperors were MURDERERS (of the Ethnic Greeks who refused to become Christian). They slaughtered over 20 million Ethnic Greeks. The rest HAD to become Christians-the results of which we se now; ΡΑΓΙΑΔΕΣ. I you feel "proud" of this slaughter-empire, I really feel sorry for you.

[@MikeKranidis]

Exceptional nice and informative video. Congratulations !

[@mpam002]

in my opinion the better way to describe greeks or greece is not using terms east or west, but using the term mediteranean coulture is more accurate

[@geogeo2299]

Greece played a definitive role in the separation of these two 'worlds', in a sense Greece 'made' this separation happen, and it also contributed culturally to both the 'East' and the 'West' at a very early stage.

[@KenpoOjoko]

"Philotimo," based on his explanation, seems similar to a combination of Omoiyari （思いやり） and Kikubari（気配り）in Japanese. Kindness to others, Trying to understand how others are feeling, Offering help to others if they appear to need one, Putting others first, etc. We are excited about visiting Greece in 13 days!

[@TheDeactivate]

Great work. You managed to get the true atmosphere

[@Δεσποιναριώ]

Thanks for the subtitles. Nice video. Greetings from Greece

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

my pleasure! Big thanks to my editor Maria for also translating the subtitles to Greek :)

[@grigolilemr8856]

Excellent observation that the richness and diversity of Greek cuisine is directly related to Orthodox fasting. It's the same with Georgian cuisine, which is much much more diverse and unintentionally vegan-friendly than surrounding regional cuisines.

[@TechCoursesOnline]

Kaliméra Ariel Just love your Greek content, my favourite country and best food in the world ! in my opinion, looking forward to see your ventures this summer 2024 so will be staying tuned

[@viivii346]

Great informative, beautiful story telling video! I am loving Greece watching your work

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this video so much. Thank you so much for watching!

[@dimikargas6324]

Μου ξυπνησατε πολλές αναμνήσεις, πολύ ωραίο βίντεο, χαιρετισμούς από Γερμανία σε όλον τον ελληνισμό

[@theclash3015]

Greece is the foundation of the whole European culture. Not only Western ones as they say in this contribution.

[@papertoyss]

@Urbanist: Exploring Cities You asked how the Greeks today relate to their own history. Well, for example, on this video I see you've been in Kastella, Piraeus. Being there, if you follow the coastline and walk on the sidewalk towards the west, towards say Piraeus, you will pass by the ancient port of Piraeus and the place where most (if not all) the ancient Athenian trierimes were built - the ones Themistocles convinced the Athenians to built instead of sharing the money when vast amounts of silver were found in the mines of Laurion just outside Athens - which fought the Battle of Salamis against the Persians; then moving on you will find yourself walking next to the ancient Long Walls (they're still standing there), the ones Pericles built to protect Athens and Piraeus from the Spartans in the Peloponnesian War, and you will end up seeing the Salamis Straits where the Battles of Salamis took place in 480 BCE, i.e. 2,500 years ago, in which the Greeks defeated the vast Persian fleet. This is one good way to relate with your history. EDIT: also, what's been said on this video that the Greeks believe everyone owes to them, it's an exaggeration if not completely untrue. I know none, *literally,* to have said or claimed that the world owes us anything because of our history. What this man says is a sheer misconstruction of reality and of certain collective sentiments (Im not gonna go any further on this).

[@AlLaST0I2]

Multibarbarism I'd rather say.

[@papertoyss]

@@AlLaST0I2 What?

[@Phosphoreus]

I commented similarly… the opinions are banal and not worthy of the confidence given

[@annadimi]

Absolutely agree with you. With no disrespect to George (who narrates), I do not thing Greeks feel entitled. In fact I'd say that more and more (like the guy here) feel rather guilt-ridden for what they have inherited. But hey, this is our history, our traditions, our experiences, i.e. all the things that has made us what we are today. Surely we've been influenced by other cultures (as we did with them), but the core has remained the same and the ancient or modern monuments just remind that. So if there are people feeling proud, this is not entitlement, it is just pride and that is ok!

[@manost3239]

Come on. The average greek definitely expresses inferiority complexes when faced with difficult situations with foreigners and will always boast about the glorious past in an effort to gain confidence.

[@chriszavos]

In the old times, all the family members had lunch together every Sunday, by family meaning yiayia, pappou, brothers, sisters, cousins etc. After lunch we would all sit around the table and hear stories from the past from the old people, and sing together or even dance traditional songs (dimotika'). Those days are long gone, but I was fortunate to have memories from them. Nowadays, people go to tavernas, which was not a family thing back then. Instead we would all gather at homes. If someone went to a taverna, we would pity him because he did not have a family to eat at home.

[@helgaioannidis9365]

I live on an island. Until my mother in law had an accident two years ago we were still doing this. My children are still in school, but they spent 90% of the Sundays of their life's at yiayia's table. We don't manage now on the Sundays, but of course on holidays like Kathara Deutera or birthdays and name days we still gather at yiayia's, just the the food is brought from me and my sister in law. We cook it at home and bring it there now.

[@chriszavos]

@@helgaioannidis9365 it was like that everywhere

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

that's fascinating! yea one thing I noticed is that Greek dining is very communal experience too :D

[@KspyrusTR]

There are still families across Greece that gather on Sundays

[@neboul]

Amazing episode. You know I love Mediterranean food.

[@arthurrussell-r3e]

I watch a lot of travel blogs and this is the most considered, interesting and intelligent I have seen for a very long time. Congratulations - this is excellent work.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Wow, thank you! We did aim to make a series that feels different from many other travel videos, so that’s awesome to hear!

[@garlicofrivervale1649]

A real gem of a documentary.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@skatapc]

Wonderful presentation of Greek food culture!

[@GeorgeDiamond]

Congrats, i think you are one of the few channels here in YT to encapture what living and traveling in Greece feels like

[@ringwe]

Είδα κι άκουσα τόσα στερεότυπα από τη δεκαετία του 50-60 που όταν τελείωσε το βίντεο έβαλα φωτιά στην αυλή κι άρχισα να χορεύω "βρέχει φωτιά στην στράτα μου" σαν τον Κούρκουλο.

[@Phosphoreus]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joek600]

Φιλαράκι μην διώχνεις τα ψάρια! Εδω βλέπεις οτι οι άνθρωποι έχουν βρει την μόντα τους με το να ''ξεναγούν'' και να κόβουν κώλους απο τουρίστες που δεν καταλαβαίνουν την πραγματική αξία του φαγητού που τους σερβίρεται σε προεπιλεγμένα (με το αζημίωτο) καταστήματα. Ένα κομματάκι μπουγατσούλα που ολη μαζι εχει 2 ευρω, λίγο περίπατος στις άθλιες γειτονιές που πριν το airbnb μόνο λαθρομετανάστες ζούσαν, λίγο κονσερβοποιημένα τσιτάτα του 60 προσαρμοσμένα για μεταμοντέρνα χιπστεροείδη κουνέλια και βγήκε το μεροκαματάκι.

[@musicfangt]

να σαι καλα ρε φιλε/ φιλε , μας εκανες και γελασαμε.

[@geogeo2299]

Τα γεμιστά είναι στερεότυπο από την δεαετία του 60; Ε τότε καλά κάνουν και είναι.

[@fawnmarie2679]

This was just absolutely fabulous!!! Loved loved loved watching this. Im so very proud of you . Been watching for years and this my friend is great!!! Much love✌🖤

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

ooooh Fawn, I hope you're doing well!! Thanks so much for watching this and I'm glad you enjoyed seeing my progress as a filmmaker/storyteller throughout the years

[@wewuzirlyriliansandshiiit6123]

Oh! The irony.. while discussing that the Greeks depend too much on their history but they don't really know it, the engineer proved that statement by going from 2000 BC to today like there was nothing in between... And he mentioned the ottoman empire but not the byzantine empire...

[@sarseer6722]

Terrific documentary that truly respects its subject and serves as both a positive and constructive discussion to where the future lies for this fascinating country. As someone who is not Greek, though shares a tie to Greece through a loved one, I can see Ariel’s (and team!) obvious care and appreciation for Greece, its culture and hospitality. Beautifully done series ❤

[@wendym5137]

👀 Deliciously excellent ❤so enjoyed looking forward to episode 3yay 👏 🌟

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

oooh glad you're looking forward! Episode 3 is my favorite lol

[@Daniel-yb7mx]

Wendy - yes I agree with you, I got so hungry specialy for coffee and dessert, which is my favorite 🍨☕️ 🍪 , now I am hungry for episide 3 😃

[@wendym5137]

@@Daniel-yb7mx me too Daniel 😋 😛 bring on the strawberry 🍓 ice-cream strawberries dipped in chocolate 🍫 of course woo

[@veroniquevero22]

I loved all the delicious food you shared, Thank you 🙏

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I'm so glad you did, Veronique! I need more greek food in my life now lol

[@comervsvandals2692]

Very few times i saw a documentary and actually felt like home.. somehow you managed that.. and i was born and lived my whole life here. Ty for this hope you all have a great time in greece.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing great food.😊

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

my deepest pleasure

[@danadd7576]

❤super doch! Loved it

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

26:29 - He did not mention the 1,100 years of the Byzantine Empire which contributed the most to the modern Greek culture ! and which was inherited by the Ottoman Empire. 31:19 - If you have to add water and Ice to Ouzo in order to drink it it means it is not so good, Drink only Ouzo Plomariou (or plomari) no need to add water or ice ! 32:33 - 'Greek Salad' is a name created for the tourists - In Greece we speak of Choriatiki Salad (or Vilager's Salad) and this is the correct naming of the salad !

[@georgehimon1445]

Fantastic explore ,edgecational ,fun , great food , it's a dream to visit Greece again some day ,my heart belongs there ,my father's birth place ,thank you for sharing this beutifull adventure ,to a long happy prosperous life.🙏🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@chlofene]

Been to Greece and I LOVE IT!

[@kaymarrow]

Another great episode, thank you!

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

thank you so much Kay!!

[@steliosioannou2800]

That's is all about, Greek food is fresh and simple to prepare 😊 best in the word

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

exactly!

[@anotherguy9712]

The part with the zucchini sweet bread and the "i'll just grab it by hand"... In Ancient Greece, people wouldn't use forks to eat. Of course there were forks invented but they were mostly used for cooking the food, not eating it. The philosophy behind it was that, when it came to eating, Greeks wanted all their senses to be satisfied (for a lack of a better word) so they would hear the mugs clanging when they would say "cheers", they would smell the food, taste the food and see the food, so the last sense that was left "unsatisfied" was the sense of touch. So, they would eat food by hands. They used spoons and knives too.

[@ioanna_dwg]

This episode simply hits close to home. Giorgos' description of our food culture and mentality is so beautiful. Great job!

[@marionkeridu]

Exactly!! Thank you thank you Jo 🫶

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

I’m so happy you enjoy! Yea talking and sharing a dinner Giorgos was a joy along with featuring our other guests 🙏 I always find the best hospitality in Greece!

[@sophiam3923]

The Greeks have only two ways of thinking, their philosophy: Eat very good food and enjoy yourself. Work to live your life, not live your life to work.

[@hamiltonbean]

Well done. Learned s lot. Thanks.

[@jaytee7642]

I spent two weeks in Athens over a summer had the best time 🎉

[@Salvatore74512]

Nice! Your Vlog deserves, your guests are bright, carry on.

[@etienneromano2600]

Greek people is amazing

[@kostantismp3704]

as a greek i want to thank you that u r showing our country-food-traditions. always welcome bro! the best vlog ive ever seen!

[@Balharbor28]

I love greek food. Chicago has great greek food in greek town on Halsted street close to the University of illinois.

[@monstronir]

You can see how ignorant historically we are when we say "we did something 2000 years ago and that's it". We did a lot more than that, as every living nation does. Even today we have people that do and we don't know anything about it. But we like to say we don't do anything because we are ignorant. Right my friend?

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

We were generalizing and meant no offense. We go more in-depth into Greek history in the follow episodes of this documentary series.

[@monstronir]

@@UrbanistExploringCities none taken my friend just leaving some feedback for a viewer that might not have a clear historical image on the matter. Enjoy!

[@phemyda94]

As a Greek who has lived in Athens, I really appreciate this documentary for giving a real depiction of what it's like to live and eat in Athens. I particularly appreciate that it centers real Greeks instead of loud KZbin personalities hitting up tourist spots. Ευχαριστώ!

[@margarita053]

A very big part of our history that shaped the Greece as we know it today it's the events of WWII, the poets, musicians and artist have shaped the Greece you see today, in my opinion of course. If you wanna learn more about Greece you can research, from poets: Ritsos, Gkatsos, Elytis, Kavadias. From musicians: Xatzidakis, Theodorakis, T. Mikroutsikos, Xarchakos to Rempetiko (Zampetas, Tsitsanis, Mpithikotsis, Xiotis) . From Artist: Tassos, Katraki, Engonopoulos, Tsarouxis. For me some of those people and many more of course have shaped the Greece you see. I hope you will find it interesting as they are very close to my heart. ❤ P.S. I really loved your video its really well made! You did an amazing job!

[@LondonPower]

Greece have a culture of 5000 years history and you can see this in the food

[@geogeo2299]

You can actually see this in the language, but hey, to each his own.

[@angelam874]

Καλή Ορέξη !!! 🌟🌟🌟❤️

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ!!

[@JT10.MAPTIME]

​​@@UrbanistExploringCities Ξες ελληνικά μπράβο!!! Ελπίζω να σου άρεσε η χώρα μου η Ελλάδα! Ευχαριστούμε πολύ που μας επισκέφτηκες. Και η Μουσική η παραδοσιακή κιωλας λαϊκη μουσικη ότι καλύτερο σε συνδυασμό και με τα παραδοσιακά φαγητά! Καλή συνέχεια

[@voultsides]

An explorer asking the right questions, you did your homework liked and subbed

[@jfotopoulou4143]

As a Greek woman I congratulate you on this excellent documentary and the objective opinions I heard from both the Greeks who accompanied you and your own .❤❤❤❤

[@peterga3658]

ohhh you came to Greece i wish i knew it early , i would have taken you to some amazing food places you cant find in athens next time if you come go to Kozani Thesaloniki Katerini and most importantly Bolow Larisa ...

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

Ooh I will keep those places in mind 🙌

[@nickgreu4ever]

incredible work, i loved it! I HIGHLY recommend you to visit Thessaloniki :)

[@Scandi007]

You're killing it Ariel! Now I have to go eat! Seriously, I love Greek food and culture and this series is fabulous! Thank you for this and I wish you a happy easter! 👉Scandi formerly known as Krystallin 😉

[@wollin20]

I love Greece and Athens, great video !

[@Savvas1640]

Souvlaki, or the pita-souvlaki variation, are not junk food, I don't know why some of the Greeks here say so (I'm a Greek as well). Pita-souvlaki is neither street-food, considering the exact meaning of the term in US. Just open a pita-souvlaki on a plate and there you'll have a whole meal with everything in it.

[@geogeo2299]

Souvlaki is more like the cheapest meal one can buy, that's still 'decent' by Greek standards.

[@dillinger1312]

To be fair souvlaki can be both. Dirty and elegant

[@Savvas1640]

@@dillinger1312 Depends on the place, the maker, and, the customer's knowledge.

[@dillinger1312]

@@Savvas1640 and both Hit different in the right Situation🫡

[@Savvas1640]

@@dillinger1312 μόνο ένας Έλληνας θα καταλάβαινε αυτή τη φράση, χαχα

[@paranoidios4449]

We definitely need more Christine, any more content please?

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Amazing video 👍Very Yummy 😋Thanks for sharing bro 😁