Do you think this place was as bad as Brits said?? Brilliant support lately, thank you! Would appreciate you checking to see if you’re subscribed, you’d be surprised how many people watch without realising they’re not subbed haha
Fun fact: The houses are white because of a cholera outbreak and everybody HAD to paint their houses white as it was a disinfectant. They don’t have to anymore but they still do. 😅❤
I went to the ‘relatively unknown’ and certainly not commercialised island of Mykonos in 1983 - it was so cheap to eat out and drink everywhere that I came home with a purse full of drachma! The ‘airport’ had only just opened for international flights….on arrival on the island, we had to walk from the plane (Dan Air as it was!) to the Arrivals lounge, and wait in a queue as the stern looking Greek Airport head honcho inspected EVERY page of peoples’ passports before stamping it (he was checking to make sure there were no Turkey stamps in it!) before letting you go through to the Exits! The first day, after spending the night in a hot little room. I went to inspect Mykonos Town, I got horribly lost in those little paved streets and😮 maze of alleyways - they all weave in and out and all look the same! trying to find my way to the sea or a Taverna to get a drink was hard - I even had a “map”! But by day four, I knew those streets like the back of my hand! All around the island I found the best tavernas the best bars, the best ice cream shops and the best place to get a toasted tuna sandwich and a cup of proper tea after a day sunbathing on the nudist beach Super Paradise! There were no rip off merchants then - just “locals” eager to welcome the traveller and holidaymaker and ensure they had a good time - and they seem to love British people and could not do enough to help! The beach sun beds and brollies were cheap to hire and I went all over the island on their buses! The world, his wife and some hairy goats were on the buses too! And if you went to the same Taverna a couple of times, you were treated as a friend and the free “shots” were plenty! I loved Mykonos - it’s just a shame that greedy capitalists are cashing in on the resort and ripping off the tourist and the locals - they won’t see any of those €€ $$ or ££ being made. As for the pelican - unless he was replaced by another pelican brother/s later on - Petros the pelican was killed by a car in 1985. I never saw Petros when I holidayed there in Mykonos but I was attacked by a pelican on the island of Zakynthos a few years later!
@@x-starlight-x it all relates to (the still ‘on going’) war when Turkey illegally invaded the island of Cyprus in 1974 and declared Northern Cyprus as a Turkish place. The Greeks and Cypriots are “allied” through years of history and Mainland Greece and the islands, actively recognise the illegal invasion and occupation and recognise Turkey as an enemy. It was the “olden days” when Passports were routinely stamped with the Country’s name, at the Passport Control Arrivals Desk when travelling abroad - not sure if it’s still done? If a person who is travelling to either Cyprus or Greece, has a passport stamp declaring a recent arrival in Turkey, entry to either Country would either be very difficult (taken away for “interviews about visits to Turkey etc and if they had arranged to meet a Turkish person there) or their entry could actually be denied and just be sent home! holiday representatives will advise that if the tourist decides to visit a Turkish enclave whilst holidaying in Greece or Cyprus (mini breaks or day trips etc), if they want a Passport stamp as a proof of a holiday destination, to ask for the stamp to be on a piece of paper and to not keep it WITH the Passport when travelling back to those two countries! Because of the illegal invasion, occupation and their human rights issues, Turkey is not in the EU
Where I fell in love with Greece in the early 80s too I agree with everything said. Got delivered from the (one room) airport with our cases on the back of a flat bed three wheeler truck 😂
One lone traveller to another - in the evening pick an outside table and buy a beer and people watch, being out you may get to meet and talk to other travellers. It's sometimes hard to work up the enthusism to do it, but it can be rewarding. I enjoyed your video. Happy travels!
You had Baklava for dessert, but that's a loaded statement that it's 'Greek'. Turkish would claim it as theirs, but also generally very popular in the balkan region as a whole. Definitely is part of Greek cuisine though. If you go back to Greece you should try Spanakopita, I would guess your airport has a cafe, maybe grigoris, they would likely have it. Similar situation culturally, but a great savoury breakfast or lunch. It's called borek in other places.
It's possible the shorts were stonewashed, a process to make them look worn-in. This treatment is often used for giving an aged look to jeans, with some small stones often found in the pockets. But then again, it's also possible your shorts could have been pre-worn!
definitely stone washed, lol, though I didn't know they did that to swimming trunks; though going to a Greek island without thinking you might like to swim - that's on you, Ed!
Loved this video! You did well to visit when no cruise ships were there, it’s very different when there’s 10k+ cruise guests in the streets. Definitely never the worst place though I love Mykonos! 😂😂
I was in Crete last month and had the time of my life. I found prices similar to the prices in UK. I can appreciate that islanders need to ship goods in from the mainland and this is costly.The Greeks are finding the prices challenging too. We hired a car and for my son and I, this was cost effective. We shopped in the areas where local people shop and found a few bargains.
I have literally just got off an Easyjet flight from Mykonos to Gatwick....and we saw most of the places you seem to have been to. And we had the same weather!! It isn't horrible, it just doesn't cater for Brit-style tourists. It is expensive yes. But it is fantastic without Irish pubs....
I am not even British. USA btw. This is the most ridiculous thing that I ever heard. Let me guess because of accomodations. Wanting nightclubs to close at 6am. And breakfast serve all day at anytime. Not even all-inclusive resorts do that. It isn't about the money. It's about tourists not getting their way. 😂
Great vid. Looked good to me. Everyone hates high prices but they have to make money somehow and when you're on holiday the opjective is to have fun lol. I think a lot of people complain when they go overseas because a lot of the areas are for relaxing, swimming, being in the sun etc : a lot of people who have children expect everywhere to have activities for families, some do but it's nice to have some that are more chill. Same when you go camping: do you want to go to a place where everything there is for kids like entertainment, activities, watersports, shows etc or would you settle for a calm site with a simple childrens park with swings, slide etc and a fishing pond. When we were kids there was activities you could do that were free like rounders, boardgames , cricket and when kids have gone to bed the adults could play adult board games or chat with a few drinks. End of the day, it all comes down to what you want in the holiday, budget, age of the kids, if the kids are only interested in gadgets and expensive activities or will they happily play with the old school camping games. Anyway. Good vid, can't wait for the next one , now it's time i make a bloody brew lol xx
I was in Mykonos last year and the only thing I didn't like about it was it was absolutely crowded due to the number of cruise ships that were in port at the one time. But it's a beautiful island, the people were friendly and yes, it is expensive, but then so are so many other tourist destinations. I'm stunned it came out so bad in the poll. Great channel btw, just discovered you and I've enjoyed the vids!
This was the last place I went abroad to 11 years ago and I absolutely loved it. I asked in a shop if they had anything for a hangover and the woman gave me some pills out of her handbag... cured me in no time! As for the "big bird" he was there when I was - not sure how long they live for. Some people have suggested watching Shirley Valentine and I agree, there's a split second scene where they arrive into the harbour and you can see a comparison of how much the place has grown since that was filmed.
Loving these travel vlogs! You mentioned about not having much chance to unwind.... how about a week's all inclusive vlog!? I think that would make quality viewing!
Enjoyable video, thanks! Ive been ill this week and enjoyed watching your videos for a cheer up. I was half expecting those rip-off trunks to be those joke ones that disintegrate in contact with water! 😂😂
Another great video thanks Ed. I think it looked lovely there, even though a tad pricey! Pity you didn't see the infamous 'Bird' Keep the videos coming We love ya
LETSSSS GOOOO, Better than Butlins lol, Honestly enjoy your content and your humour. Would love some best and worsts and some more travel and hotel stuff tbh i like all of it lol keep up the great content
I think this is the classic case of brits valuing value (aka cost in most people’s mind) over everything else. Could be the prettiest. Could be the most entertaining or relaxing. But if it’s seen as “not good value” it goes to the bottom of the list! I get it, and partly agree… but experience, culture, people, food should surely count for something over just “the price”!?
I first went to Mykonos in 1994 and there was always, even then, a Mykonos ‘premium’ which made it the priciest island but it was well worth it and we returned year after year. My most recent visit was 2019 and I decided it was my last. Rapacious profiteering had changed the atmosphere totally and multiple cruise ships in port at any one time meant that the main town, which used to be gorgeously serene during the day when people were at the beaches, was totally mobbed. I go to Naxos now (visible on the horizon from Mykonos) which is beautiful (greener and more fertile than Mykonos) and the beaches are superb (especially Agios Prokopios). It’s also a fraction of the cost with no ‘sunbed mafia’ carpeting every square inch of beach with beds and parasols at €70 a pop. I still have wonderful memories of days spent at Super Paradise Beach but unfortunately for me these days it’s a case of ‘Paradise Lost’
I think the most unfriendly place to holiday in Europe is the Dordogne France, i think i know as im Irish living here, i would not be able to live anywhere else but. wow find out four yourself Ed it would make for one hell of a video.
I saw the pelican there last week. I only spent one night in Mykonos (it was the cheapest flight to Greece, that got me close to Athens, took the boat the next day to Pireaus, to see Rammstein at the Olympic stadium). I stepped out of a shop where I'd bought a drink and snack, never having heard about the pelican... And got one hell of a shock as it walked towards and then past me, almost brushing by, followed by an entourage of tourists... So i joined in, taking a few photos!
Another brilliant vlog mate, Calpol😂😂😂 I've been to Mykonos twice only on day trips while on a Cruise, I don't think I would go for any more than 5 days.
Bergen looks interesting but I opted to go for a different vibe and went to Tromsø and loved it. Didn't find Norway *as* expensive as people made out, though not cheap by any means
Loved this video bud, we're also from Leeds. If you ever fancy collaborating on a video we can both throw dry humour and cracking one liners at each other 🤣🔥 Keep it up lad 👊
You are right, Shirley Valentine was filmed on the Island, it is one of my favourite films and wanted to go to Mykonos to the film locations, especially when they get of the Coach at the Hotel. Obviously it will be different now but to get the essence. I have not yet as for the Costs you can put the money to a more realistic price level at other islands.
Hi, nice video, have to say your hotel looked fantastic for the price. Like you said, no way it’s a one/two star! Laughed my arse off at your “new” trunks. Somebody returned them after having a dip!😂😂 Great vid!👍👏👏👏❤️
12:18 be careful on the ouzu it's lethal 😅 gets you drunk drinking it then gets you drunk again in the morning trying to drink water to cure the Hangover 😂 lovely stuff though 👌🏻
I’m a Brit, and yes I loathed this island. We hired a car so saw a lot of the island. The island is the filthiest I have ever been. Bins were overflowing and the wind had blown rubbish everywhere. We stayed in a “expensive hotel”. Dire. The restaurant staff chucked the rubbish down the cliff into the sea. Disgusting. I hated the place and the people. Would never go back. Go to Kephalonia instead 😂
I went last year for a 10 days with the mrs. Found everyone exceptionally friendly, food was class and the beaches were lovely. Shocked people dont rate it at all!
After a crap day at work this was just what I needed to cheer me up 😀 It didn't look that bad to me, not my cup of tea but I can't believe that that is the worst in Europe. Thanks Ed 😀
