where are you originally from?
piraeus, greece
people
how would you describe the people in your country?
kind (most of the time)
on a scale of 1–10, how well do people in your country speak english?
6 to 7
what’s a common word or expression people use in your country?
it’s something like a swear word but it depends on how someone uses it. it’s the word ”malakas”
how do i say hello, thank you, please, and sorry in your language?
geia sou/eyharisto/parakalo/sygnomi
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
definitely going out and partying!
food
what’s the best local food to try? anything unusual?
fish food/ something that we call ”patsa” and it’s made from the belly of the pigs/ souvlaki
what local drinks would you recommend trying?
ouzo/ouzo
what’s a typical breakfast like in your country?
eggs with tomato i think
culture
what’s the best festival to attend?
athens & epidaurus festival
which sports are people in your country most passionate about?
football
what’s the craziest thing someone can do in your country?
to visit my country. then everything goes crazy!
what activities or experiences would you recommend to visitors?
walking in athens, sailing to some aegean islands,
are there any local customs visitors should be aware of?
i don’t think so
places
what are some of the most incredible places to visit in your country?
i can’t think of any right now but i am sure there are!
is there a lesser-known place you’d recommend? maybe a secret spot?
penteli mountain at night for the best view of athens
where can visitors find the best beaches?
in every greek island
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
athens or thesssaloniki or hydra island or spetses island or santorini
country
how would you describe your country in one sentence?
it’s a cliché but i think the word that can describe greece is ”unique”
how many days would you recommend spending in your country?
depends on what someone wants to do. for example if someone wants to visit athens i think 5 to 6 days are ok. but if someone wants to visit some islands depends on the way of transportation to the island, the size of the island etc. 10 days is a good choice to do a couple of things in some cities and islands.
when’s the best time to visit?
islands at the end of summer (when it is not overcrowded) and spring or autumn the mainland.
what’s something interesting about your country that most people don’t know?
trivia… i think i don’t have any… tricky question!
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
that we say ”opa” all the time!
travel
do you travel often? what’s your favorite place so far?
yes.
what’s your most memorable travel story?
the days that i spent solo in rome or that time that i went to london for 2 months.. no no the time that i visited auschwitz. hm… no again! when i traveled alone in armenia for 15days… no no, when i was camping in east turkey.. pfff i can’t pick just one! every single one of my travels has a unique and favourite story to tell!
what do you love most about traveling?
i love traveling with friends but i also enjoy traveling solo, something that i do lately
about eirini
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