The Only Canadian Tourist In Athens?

[@MichelePonte]

I had just a general knowledge about Greece and I learned a lot from this video. Thank you, Alina 🙂

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks, Michele! Europe has some amazing treasures 😉

[@noelgonsalves2793]

Wow , Athens looks beautiful especially when you get to enjoy it without the large crowds. So jealous...

[@lycuuduong2005]

I can't believe it's almost no tourist in such a major travel destination. It's on my bucket list now. Thanks for sharing.

[@P.Whitestrake]

One of many historical places I want to go to. Always fascinated by ancient Greek history & culture. You're so lucky, Alina! Stay safe & healthy! Cheers!

[@AlinaMcleod]

I do feel very lucky, thank you!

[@P.Whitestrake]

@@AlinaMcleod Nice! Keep exploring. I bet it's gonna be an amazing adventure for you.

[@tesudarshan1750]

Love this beautiful country 🥰🥰

[@johngonzalez4298]

Good morning Alina! I wish I can be in Greece 🇬🇷. Greetings from Miami, Florida, USA 🇺🇲

[@RodRuth]

The sense of history must be an overwhelming walking around those renowned places. Absolutely terrific tour Alina. I am very much looking forward to more........💖

[@Agriculturespotter]

Really beautiful Alina and great to see that you're so happy! Mvg, Jan

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! I'm really enjoying it :)

[@Agriculturespotter]

@@AlinaMcleod Yes i can see that and that is great especially since we live in such an exciting time! Warm greetings from the Netherlands!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Fun history fact: There was once a time when the Parthenon wasn't being renovated.

[@AlinaMcleod]

lol that would be AMAZING to see

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@AlinaMcleod To the best of my recollection there wasn't scaffolding on it the first time I visited when I was 18. I've visited it two or three other times since then and I think every other time it was undergoing renovations. For good reason I'm sure! Or maybe the workers are drinking too much ouzo?

[@sdepountis]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos The renovations are essential because of the air pollution in a large city like Athens. The corrosion is significant and the marbles need constant tending to.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@sdepountis Oh I know, I'm just joking around.

[@angrybirdo]

Gabriel Traveler Haha actually the restoration that has been going on since the 70’s is one of the most complicated restoration projects there have been. They have been reversing restoration works of the 19th century that actually damaged the building. They basically took the building apart because piece by piece and reassembled it. Now that project is coming to an end but they just approved of another project. They are gonna be raising the walls of the cells inside from original pieces found on site. By the time that finishes we’re gonna have a more 3D perspective of what the temple looked like.

[@9maxxam444]

Ooh Alina you bring to me old memories of Greece I have been to Greece almost 3time I loved it very much last visit was on 1993 for 3 months but since then I never been back after your flog you moved in me good emotion to go back may be for longer time this time thank you

[@rahulrasam]

Thank you for this in-depth tour of the Acropolis! You did a wonderful job explaining each site and the history behind it. There's actually a life-size replica of the Parthenon model you saw at 8:07 in US (Nashville, TN). I've been there twice and it's amazing. There's even a replica of Athena Parthenos sculpture inside!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! Wow, that's super cool :)

[@cinxschannel9937]

I've been to Athens a few years ago early December. Great experience, wonderful food, warm and sunny weather

[@ATrainTravels]

Greece is the hot spot for travel now :))

[@thatMedWoman]

@@JohnTaylor-pe5gf Oh shush

[@thatMedWoman]

@@JohnTaylor-pe5gf I live here and it isn't fake- I personally know 9 young adults that came back from a specific Greek island ALL covid positive.

[@thatMedWoman]

@@JohnTaylor-pe5gf Oh shush. It's ok. relax

[@ofoufoutos7110]

comin ?

[@lissandthat]

@@JohnTaylor-pe5gf In America they are mandating we cover our faces in all public places like yesterday where I spent time in a greyhound station. The cases may be surging but those showing symptoms is plummeting. I'm not denying covid19 is real but if we peal the onion it is to shut down our ability to have any fun and make us sad and depressed and alone. This whole thing is a crime against humanity and I'm am going to fight for Alina's and all other's ability to travel the globe and live out there dreams.

[@Reporterfy]

Thank you for the update. Great to see you travelling

[@AlinaMcleod]

You are most welcome! Much more to come 🙂

[@TheProfessorwiththeBowTie]

There are many cicadas in Greece. That's why they had become the symbol of slender poetry in Hellenistic times!! 😉 Thank you for your video!! ❤

[@harrystanimerakis1598]

The cicadas are pretty awesome, they make the most soothing sound. I grew up in north Greece listening to their songs from June to September. Their sound is almost perfectly combined with the heat, the smell of oregano in the Mediterranenan fields and the blue of the Aegean sea and sky. Much, much better than say the annoying drizzle and the hordes of random drunk people in semi- central London.

[@bohodiak]

Beautifully photographed, with nice sharp images. I was in Greece 7/17 and the crowd up to the Parthenon was immense. A stream of humanity, shoulder to shoulder. I see the Parthenon is still under repair. Next time I'll skip Athens and go to the islands.

[@NydiaLC]

I can't believe you are here! Hope you enjoy your time, in our country. Take care and have a beautiful time.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying my time here :)

[@davidellis5141]

It must be scorching 🔥 in 🇬🇷 ? The cicadas love the heat. Hope you are staying hydrated Alina. Word is circulating that 🇬🇷 is the place to be.

[@tripreporter6096]

Superb, Alina. It feels like I´am for myself in Greece and especially in Athens. Enjoy Athina and all the delicious stuff to eat. Waiting for more Greek adventures!.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Crete coming up next!

[@tripreporter6096]

@@AlinaMcleod Super, Alina, that´s definitely a good way to go!.

[@mikeses4392]

Wow! Amazing video! I can't believe you went to Greece. Looks like the perfect time to be there however. Looking forward to the next video from Athens!

[@gerbear5346]

Beautiful .....one of my favourite places in the planet is the entire Aegean and it's many islands. If you like Athens you haven't seen anything yet 🤤 get ready to be mesmerized in Crete, Mykonos, Santorini etc.... In Crete I highly recommend you visit the "palace of Knossos" home to king Minos, it is the place of the mythical labyrinth/Minotaur. The view of the bay and sea below is breathtaking! I look forward to joining you on the rest of your journey.....stay safe Alina X🍻

[@AlinaMcleod]

Currently in Santorini and it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been!

[@seelan1990]

I was there 4 days ago it’s beautiful place and very calm now

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Wonderful place thanks for sharing beautiful video 👌

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Thanx for being our eyes in Athens and walking us through the history! Be safe!

[@gracedegraaf2454]

I miss Greece, we live in the Netherlands but my husband is from the island of Samos and he does not like Athens unfortunately but I am trying to get him to go only for a weekend. I enjoy your videos.

[@DIMITRISCOBE]

you should come in Athens ) ..its lovely and wonderful ..for infos i can help anytime )

[@nixter888]

Have a good time in my beautiful Country,my dear! I salute you from Montreal!♥️🇬🇷🇨🇦

[@simonjandrell5897]

Greece is Fascinating especially the Greek Food

[@spirosun7163]

I am so jealous! As a Greek-American, I was unable to travel to Greece, largely because of the pandemic. I hope you were able to enjoy yourself, Greece is such a beautiful country. Looking forward to going back next year.

[@agathachristieenglanduk1125]

You have special greetings from Crete, Greece!

[@ulispyros5554]

Alina, a great video again. I was waiting for your new adventure in Greece. You are really brave staying under the Greek midday sun in August and in the Zeus temple where you don't have trees, so good job but be careful with getting a sunstroke. I don't see too many people on the streets. It seems the pandemic has lashed the tourism too much which it's a pity. Athens is an amazing city, I love it. Hope you are keeping well and stay safe. Have a good trip and looking forward to your new videos soon.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@Evan.Arapis]

Hi from Greece, there are old Greeks living in Greece, born and raised, that have never even seen a picture of the Acropolis much less visit the actual place, true story !

[@JohnTaylor-pe5gf]

They should get out more!

[@Evan.Arapis]

@@JohnTaylor-pe5gf They did but not enough to cross paths with ancient ruins..

[@jamesrobinson6382]

Great video. Your coverage of these ancient sites is one of the best I have seen. I hate heat and crowds so this is actually better than being there in person for most viewers. Hope your stay there is a great one.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I’m happy to hear that, thank you :)

[@rawhidehat]

Thank you for the really great tour! This is the first time I feel like I have a good picture of the place in my mind.

[@nicholasgiokas3111]

You have no idea how homesick you make me feel right now. Have fun!

[@garthmaguire4544]

Yea I went to Athens many many years ago and I was overwhelmed by its beauty and the contrast between really old and new. then back a few years ago and still loved it. Your video is super, but the English language sub-titles over laid by Russian ones drives me crazy as I can't read the English. Enjoy your travels and stay safe

[@AlinaMcleod]

You can turn the Russian ones off in settings :)

[@ItsmeAlexCrete]

The most beautiful place in Athens!! Greetings from Rethymno/Crete.

[@rafaellagaribaldi9391]

Hard to imagine the Parthenon and its buildings were still mostly intact until the 16th century. That's 2000 years. All the destructive damage was done in the last 400 years or so.

[@andreasc5433]

Major damages: Morosini (17th century) & Elgin (19th century)

[@srfrg9707]

By an Italian general...

[@annyvitoria3074]

Walking in these places is like time travel don't agree?

[@Evan.Arapis]

Yeah, time travel to the land that gave everything to the world..

[@TRiBaL1981]

Welcome to Greece. You brought beauty to our place with your wonderful smile and gorgeous eyes! Wish i could meet you and show you everything here! Take care

[@INSIDERUSSIA]

Looks like all the renovations have been finished, no cranes

[@ΕλένηΒιλλιώτη-ν8δ]

Great videos. I'm Grrek, living in Vancouver the last three years🌻

[@elenaap577]

Και εγώ Κάλγκαρι

[@georgebousoulas7096]

@@elenaap577 Χαρά μεγάλη που χω , Εγώ ειδικά ☹

[@elenaap577]

@@georgebousoulas7096 χαχααχ

[@1Rene9Night5cart0]

Thank you, Alina, for this wondrous video of Athenian Antiquity and the accompanying history and music! You are amazing! Looking forward to your next video. Stay safe always Intrepid Angel!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@jimmymars1249]

Dear Alina:You're super lucky to have many chances to travel around the world to see all different kinds of cultures,natural sceneries,people,foods and languages.It's a wonderful lives few will be able to do this.

[@davidbeise7385]

Amazing sights of Athens and the Acropolis. I really enjoy following your travels to places I'll likely never get to see. Stay safe and have fun Alina from a fellow Canadian from Vancouver Island.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@АндрейЗаец-ы9щ]

What a great feeling to see all this places one more time even throught the screen I even remember the cafe where you ordered the cappuccino) Thank you for the video

[@ВикторПак-я6м]

Many heritages are breathtaking. 😉😉😉 Thank you for sharing👍👍👍

[@INSIDERUSSIA]

Awesome video - thanks

[@Andy-ty2ni]

thanks for the tour Alina...Stay Safe Girl!

[@keithhampton7194]

Never been to Athens but due there in August 2021. Thanks for this.

[@tomtheman5154]

Thanks, Alina for a very nice report on the Acropolis and other sites in Athens. It’s been a few years since we’ve been there and your vlog brought back sweet memories. You’re a sweet young lady and an excellent vlogger!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@claudelemire2451]

Great video Alina. I have been following you since Bangkok 2021. I am going back in time to see your work. I love it.

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

WOW this was more interesting the farther you went here. Amazing to look at and try to put in mind what some of the buildings looked like intact. Tell me, did you feel safe around the ruins and felt OK going under some of those very old roofs? I'm sure you were, but I think I would have been looking out the side of my eye at some of those cracks.. As always, you shared some very good sights, and looking forward to many more... Thanks, Alina!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I felt very safe. We weren't really doing into any of the actual structures other than the first official gate, but I'm sure they've refurbished it for people to be using it. Very cool experience to see history come alive!

[@sanjaykumarmandal9469]

Looking forward to your Santorini video - one of my favorite places. Was there 2 years back around this time. Hope you will be covering Oia village.

[@gauravsomaiya8063]

It's quite an informative vlog and especially the background music totally relates to what you are showing... Amazing keep it up 👍😉

[@hariszark7396]

Welcome to Greece. 😀 4:36 Hey I can see my home from up there, at the hillside in the background. ( If you had a telescopic lense and zoomed in 😉) Real fact : Parthenon was almost intact until 1687 that Francesco Morosini fired his cannons at it because the Turks were hidding about 500 barrels of gun powder in there. One bomb went through the ceiling and exploded the powder destroying the temple making it the ruins we see today....😕 Nice to see you enjoying yourself at our country! Beware of the hot sun though.... Edit : my Godfather lives in Canada for the last 30 years. 😊

[@leondesmarco]

Pantheon is in Rome !!!

[@hariszark7396]

@@leondesmarco ops, stupid auto correct......thanks for noticing.

[@ramparkash2318]

Alina another beautiful vedio from Greece is absolutely fantastic as like you .

[@NikiMihal]

Your videos are so well made! Kudos! I'm studying in Athens and have visited all those places many times, but I'm still watching them till the end 😅 Hope you had a great time in our city! P. S. 1. Music is completely out of greek real music, but it's cute 2. Great content and editing, keep up the great work!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! I really enjoyed my time there. Sadly with the music it's all you can find that is royalty free without copyright!

[@georgekvdel5044]

Welcome to Greece !!! Hope you enjoy your time here and i wish you could enjoy it in a different times than the current situation. Thank you for such lovely reprasentation of our Historical and Cultural monuments! Parthenon ,indeed, was taken over by many different religions ( I think that you are the first aknowledging that on KZbin) and, unfortunatelly, also bombarded by the Venetians at 1687.

[@AlinaMcleod]

It’s a wonderful country, thank you 🙂

[@georgekvdel5044]

@Prec1cs Epar Hellas it's the formal name for our country,yes. However ,the other countries, unfortunately, knows us only by Greece. I used the informal but widely known name for that reason.

[@Majydl]

Laying down in bed and traveling the world through your videos, You’re inspiring person.

[@muratomar6502]

What I like more in your video Alina is a melody selection, you might be a great sound director!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you, appreciate that!

[@annyvitoria2662]

"Nothing is impossible" remember this phrase in difficult times

[@kostispap3293]

very happy to have such kind and sweet tourists in our Country! Be well all..

[@1SeanBond]

I love these amazing vlogs!✌Cheers!🍻 Be safe Alina,& hi from Saskatchewan🇨🇦

[@nawzadmansoor6065]

And Finally You made it all the way to Athens 🙂 Amazing place Thank you for sharing your time and effort with us during this pandemic limitation time when many of us cannot travel. 🌷

[@AlinaMcleod]

You are most welcome!

[@rabinkinanatolij777]

Алина привет из Санкт-Петербурга!Канадка в Греции да ещё и русскоговорящая!Почему единственная?Давно мечтаю посетить Элладу потаращиться на развалины Древней Греции у нас в Эрмитаже обширная экспозиция посвященная Греции ,но лучше увидеть в живую!Да миф о Прекрасной Елена и трёх богинях живёт в веках!Прекрасные виды ,спасибо Алина!Алина ты молодец не все могут посетить Грецию ,показывай людям, пусть смотрят на красоту чем воюют !Спасибо ждём новостей !

[@brianwilson8506]

First off, as always, a great video. Thank you. Also, for some reason, even though I'm subscribed and receive all notifications on your channel, this video did not come through as an email announcement. It showed up on YT right as recommended for me. Anyway, excellent tour. Felt like I was there when viewed full screen with a headset. Almost smelt the stuffed tomatoes and peppers! lol As for no Canucks being there, some of us should fly over and we'll all link up :-) Have a great time in Crete.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! Yeah sometimes KZbin can be weird like that. Overall I try to post Monday or Tuesday each week :)

[@astoronnyp2476]

You are our eyes, ears, and stomachs in Athens! :D

[@AlinaMcleod]

lol guess so

[@laliberte5740]

I really love your enjoyable videos and Canadian accent, I'm learning English by watching your videos

[@QuantumBraced]

Alina is an incredible tour guide, I almost felt like I was there myself, this was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. I hope to see Athens in person one day.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much!

[@leonardoluga5434]

Good MORNING ATHENS AND FIRST OLYMPIC IN ATHENS THATS BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC PLACE AMAZING ARCHITECTURE

[@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!

[@pantelimoncarigoiu2128]

Thank you very much for Acropolis reportage! Very nice... Greece is a huge historical scene. I wait from you, if you can, the Marathon's Battle Field and Thermophile's Battle Field reportages and the Sparta and Pella reportages too.. Pella is the city where Alexander the Great was born and Sparta is the antic country who offered to the world - THE SPARTANS, the first elite military troops in the human history... Thank's again, more health and good luck, young beautiful lady!!

[@Dino-mf1cx]

Great videos!! Enjoy my beautiful country... Another big reason there aren't large crowds besides corona is that August is the main month Greeks take vacation time and head out to the islands hence a quieter city.

[@lewiswheeler6444]

Great tour...big fan of Greek food!

[@petter6710]

Thanks for the video series. Your trip is actually more pleasant due the pandemic.

[@smalladventuresinabigworld739]

Its amazing isn't it. We've just left Athens and seeing the amazing sites with so few people is great.

[@rrm5656]

Talented, beautiful, magnificent!🌷

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Awesome video 👍🏼

[@carystapleton9695]

Another excellent episode. Always wanted to go there myself

[@Navajo-man]

Hi 👋🏽 thank you 🙏🏾 very much that’s was a beautiful tour I really enjoy 😊 it be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rig4365]

The sound of the cicadas remind me of my trip to Athens. I loved hearing them. I think you will find Crete to be a pleasant surprise. I enjoy your videos and hope you are enjoying Greece. PS how do you find the time to edit your videos so well?

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! I actually just finished two weeks in Crete and it was spectacular. As with editing, thank you for noticing the effort first of all haha, but yes, it takes quite a while. Usually I will take one full day or two days to edit one video.

[@rig4365]

@@AlinaMcleod Oh cool! Glad to hear you enjoyed Crete. Really looking forward to the next video... and your editing. 😁 take care

[@sofie7171]

Hello Alina ! I am Sofia and I’m actually from Greece 💙 I’m really glad you liked Athens , hope you really enjoyed your days in the city. Greek summer is very hot indeed 🥵 Enjoy the rest of your trip ! Can’t wait for your next destinations in our beautiful country ❣️

[@katerinatenartenaridou4390]

You have a very nice vlog about Greece! I am Greek, and this was a great guide! Thumbs up! Hope you had a great stay !

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! I had a wonderful time!

[@delontereid7584]

First off thanks for bringing us the sights, sounds, and tastes of Athens. I truly miss seeing European cities so be this was refreshing to watch. P.S.- I look forward to island hopping vlogs and more Greek music 🇬🇷😁

[@awiranggayudha2063]

It is gorgeous! I am jealous! But ....I am happy for you . Thanks for sharing and as always keep yourself safe and beautiful. Bye

[@namasivayamm9234]

thank you, Athens tour video and.excellent photography,

[@satnam8141]

Your videos full of enjoyable and informative..video so nyc

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@lukeliem9216]

Since you are heading to the Islands, I hope you find the Greek Island that is uniquely yours. There is a saying that each Greek Island has its own personality, and every person will find their favorite island if s/he takes the time to look for it.

[@georgebousoulas7096]

Such a small country with many many different things to explore

[@ChasingRainbows2]

so true!!

[@rolandozaragozadanao6231]

Nice place to visit soon

[@mpourmpoulithra2011]

love greece

[@JD-de5mq]

I love you Alina! I'm from Toronto and I wish I had met you 🙂 I'm so happy to see these vlogs

[@TribalFusion]

Good tip about multi pass, just read up about it and can be used over 5 days for €30. I found a nice apartment on AirBNB for €170 for 7 nights.

[@kitsgirl1402]

Alina, I love your videos. I was in Athens so long ago. The music is stunning too!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much!

[@cavaradossi7761]

We could not have asked for a more charming Canadian tourist. :)

[@kevharvey2292]

I feel so lucky to have visited Athens in February, as all my other trips for 2020 have subsequently been cancelled. But what is a City break like under Covid Alina? Just in and out of cafes, restaurants, museums or castles, do people keep their distance, does it feel safe..??

[@tonyfclam]

try the greek's freddo cappuccino! safe travels!

[@AlinaMcleod]

It’s so good!

[@littlesparrowchannel7637]

Awesome video, It is a beautiful place to visit . have a wonderful day .

[@edgartarazona7287]

Always good music. :)

[@eliadbaruch2458]

i remember when i got stuck durring going down from there and 80 years old lady came like an angel to help me out.

[@junzhang2087]

Been to Athens three times. You should go to Greek island now, Naxos, santorini.