penny
where are you originally from?
greece
people
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your people?
warm
on a scale of 1-10, how well does your country speak english?
9
can you give a key phrase/word/expression that people in your country usually say?
geia mas (cheers)
how do i say “hello/thank you/please/sorry” in your language?
geia/efharisto/parakalo/sygnomi
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
going out and partying!
food
best food? weirdest food? local food to try?
gyros/snails/moussaka
best drink? local drink to try?
ouzo/raki in crete
how is breakfast served in your country?
milk, coffee, jams, bread, eggs
culture
the best festival to attend?
epidaurus festival
which sport are you guys crazy about?
football
what is the craziest thing to do in your country?
bungee jumping from bridges
what excursions and/or activities do you extremely suggest that visitors must do?
meteora, island hopping, skiing
places
what is/are the most surreal places/landmarks to visit?
meteora, sarakiniko beach in milos island, acropolis
can you name a place that most people have not heard of? a secret spot perhaps!
elafonisi beach in crete
where can visitors find the best beach?
i can’t choose only one!! many beaches in crete, ionian islands
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
athens,thessaloniki or chania
country
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your country?
a country full of history, amazing beaches, mouthwatering food, nightlife
how many days at least should a visitor spend in your country?
8
when is the best time to visit?
april-october
can you give interesting trivia about your country?
greece counts 6000 islands and islets
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
that we smash plates every time we dance….haha
travel
are you a traveler? which place is your favorite so far?
yes!! rome
what’s your best travel story?
my 10-day roadtrip with my boyfriend last year in italy!! we explored so many cute places and had pizza, gelato, pasta and many aperol spritzes
why do you love traveling?
i love travelling because i come close to different cultures and fill my eyes and soul with images, tastes and experiences!
about penny
instagram: @pennyinwanderland
website/blog: pennyinwanderland.com is a greek based travel blog focused on providing useful travel tips and inspiration to travel and art enthusiasts! in every trip i enjoy discovering and writing about the beauties of each place, the food and the cultural highlights. i love castles, art galleries, beaches, cute little towns, street art
others: https://www.facebook.com/pennyinwanderland/
e-mail: pennyinwanderland@gmail.com