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A weekend in Thessaloniki was a perfect sampler to this fantastic city. I can't believe I have been in Greece for over four years and hadn't been, so when the opportunity came along to go on this press trip, I immediately said yes.
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@inspireyou2396 6 месяцев назад

I haven't been to Thessaloniki for a few years. Watching this video has made me decide to visit again in 2024 :)

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

So happy to hear that. I can’t wait to go back.

@Gk-ug6gu 6 месяцев назад

If this fire didn't burn down the half of the city and the buildings remained as they were Thessaloniki it would be top tier city. "Modern" buildings of post war era made Thessaloniki a small version of Athens. Also worth to mention Thessaloniki was the 2nd most important city of Byzantine empire/Eastern Roman empire after Constantinople which was the capital. Kemal Atatürk the leader of modern Turkish state was originated from Thessaloniki. Moreover till the early of 20th century Athens was a village compared to Thessaloniki in every aspect. Great city, Great food but micro crime and pollution have increased the last decade. In 90s was the most romantic city in country. Hope after they finish with some major projects, Thessaloniki reclaim the prestige which deserves.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

I thought it was great. I think when the metro is done, it will be easier for a tourist to navigate but I found it very walkable.

@nicholasgrapsas8452 6 месяцев назад

Even when you are ill you deliver above and beyond the call; truly outstanding! I regret now more than ever that after my several trips to Greece (and even my next one), Thessaloniki still eludes me. Thank you!!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

I was so excited to go in this trip, it was going to take a lot to stop me. Thank you. I wish I had gone sooner. You’re welcome!!

@georgegreek5357 6 месяцев назад

Thessaloniki is a much more beautiful and much cleaner city than Athens. An Athenian says that. Have a good time over there! Happy Holidays!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Wow! I’m surprised. Happy Holidays!

@sdepountis 6 месяцев назад

It is really a wonderful town. It has been the hub of many many cultures throughout history and somehow, its vibe, even nowadays, gives that off. It is also much smaller and more "manageable" than Athens. Food is great, people are true and friendly and far more relaxed. With Thessaloniki as a base you can visit many many points of interest in Northern Greece. Pella and Aegai, the heart of the Ancient Macedonian Kingdom is just an hour's drive away. Chalkidiki with the great beaches and nature also very close. The vast vine and peach plains of Central Macedonia with the beautiful towns of Veroia, Naoussa and Edessa also offer something different. It really makes for more than a city break.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

You can definitely be busy for a long period of time here. I will have to go back for a longer visit next time.

@billmeret 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for another great video. Thessaloniki is definitely on my list. This city looks like it needs some planning before someone visits for the full experience. I visit Greece often, and spend most of my time in and around Athens. On my next trip this summer, I will be following the steps of Dr.Samuel Gridley Howe a Great American

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! I definitely think it is a great place to visit. It needs planning since the things aren’t as well known.

@Rousseau4469 6 месяцев назад

Also fantastic bougatsa is produced in Crete also with cream but mostly with sour mijithra cheese that is super tasty. The combo of sour cheese with sweet cream or sugar powder topped with sinnamon is out of this world.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

That sounds fantastic too. I love sweet and sour together.

@francoisbouchard9488 6 месяцев назад

Oh my. I haven't been to Greece in over a year, since October of 2022 -- Crete. Never been to Thessaloniki, but this vlog has got my hankering for a return to wonderful food and historical sites. On my bucket list it goes. Thanks for sharing your unique perspective on the wonders of Greece!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

I definitely recommend it. I can’t wait to go back.

@konstantinosstamatopoulos425 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful historic Thessaloniki. The long promenade by the sea of Thessaloniki is the best, hope they construct something similar in Athens.

@Rousseau4469 6 месяцев назад

The best? Don't think so. Kalamata's is one of the most impressive and definetely the longest one. Athens not being a city by the sea can't have one but the southern suburbs form the biggest one in the whole country.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

It was so nice! I don’t think Athens will since there are so many municipalities involved there.

@konstantinosstamatopoulos425 6 месяцев назад

@@Rousseau4469 I disagree, maybe you do know well Thessaloniki promenade from megaro mousikis to the port

@konstantinosstamatopoulos425 6 месяцев назад

@@agirlandherpassport some municipalities like glyfada near the sea where the tram goes have done a great job, also there is a master plan to unite everything and do a promenade from Pireus to Varkiza or sounio, but who knows when and if it will be achived

@MrThessalonikiman1 5 месяцев назад

@@Rousseau4469 Kalamata's promenade doesn't view mountain Olympus I guess.

@burntusa 6 месяцев назад

how cool we went there in May, and traveled the countryside, what an incredible city/area!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

The surrounding area looks great. I hope I can go back soon.

@qwinegp2000 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful Thessaloniki.Love from Vienna

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!!

@authentictuscany 5 месяцев назад

This was such an interesting video! I've never been to this part of Greece but it's on the list. I love that seafront passagiata and the restaurants look amazing. We are planning a little homage to Alexander so we will certainly visit this fabulous city too!

@agirlandherpassport 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! The seafront is such a wonderful spot and in the summer, it would be fantastic to go to after dinner.

@shaulkirsch1263 6 месяцев назад

Enjoy 🙏😊

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!!

@mistymountaintraveladventures 6 месяцев назад

Another fantastic video! Thanks! Hope you are feeling better and enjoy your holidays! Love all the sites and the food looked amazing!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! I am now. Have a great holiday too.

@shanhad1572 6 месяцев назад

Such a great city! Love your videos. Happy Holidays!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

@ronyzmiri 6 месяцев назад

Always love to watch your content! Thanks!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@user-mw5pv1ml9u 6 месяцев назад

Really love this video. Thank you

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@errolab3872 6 месяцев назад

Looks great!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@greeceundiscovered9670 6 месяцев назад

I’m happy that your RU-vid channel is doing great, been following you since the start.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!

@flukos79 6 месяцев назад

you missed out on the local museums which are fascinating

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

There wasn’t time. I’m sure I will next time.

@deangordon7783 6 месяцев назад

I just found you and I'm happy I did. Seriously considering retiring to Greece. Tough to know where to live though. Considering Athens because more English is spent there. But looking for a somewhere affordable and a bit quiet. And I suggestions would be super helpful. Of course I had to subscribe to your channel because you have awesome videos. Keep up the great work!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for subscribing! Athens is definitely not quiet. But easy to navigate without much Greek. Although, you should learn some to make your life easier. Maybe live in a suburb such as Glyfada or Marousi. I can't say for sure as I haven't spent much time there. You could also consider a city in the Peloponnese but where you choose, spend the winter there before moving permanently. Winters in Greece are very different than visiting.

@georgehimon1445 5 месяцев назад

Another fun explore, your edgecational ,political ,and economic information is appreciated,, thank you for the update on evolution of thesoloniki that's hard to say.🙂🤭to a happy prosperous year,hope you feel better soon. will look for future videos.

@agirlandherpassport 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@akidfromskg 4 месяца назад

nice work well done

@agirlandherpassport 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@TravelonlineWalk 6 месяцев назад

Kos is my favorite

@cyclops92 6 месяцев назад

Merry Xmas stay safe

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas!!

@andrzejkorytkowski8151 6 месяцев назад

pity you were sick during this short trip. but the city and food look amazing! Thessaloniki is famous for its multicultural existence for hundreds of years and, of course, its food

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

I only missed a few things and saw a lot so it wasn’t too bad. The food was incredible.

@andrzejkorytkowski8151 6 месяцев назад

@@agirlandherpassport Good to hear that. And hope to hear from you soon. Meanwhile, have a great X-mas time in the US.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

@@andrzejkorytkowski8151 Thanks. Merry Christmas!

@greekdriver9173 6 месяцев назад

THESSALONIKI - GREECE !

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

😊😊

@kloatlanta 6 месяцев назад

Ooooo bougatsa…say no more!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Right! I was not feeling great at all during that bit so glad I went.

@clairetan5607 6 месяцев назад

Hi there! I love your channel, it's so informative. In the first week of March 2024, I am going for 9 days to Greece with my parents in their sixties. We are flying in to Athens and understand islands like Naxos and Paros are off-season destinations. Can you recommend other places that are good to go? Do you recommend Santorini as well? Thanks in advance!

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Naxos is a good off season place as it has a good year round population. Paros might be okay but only in the main town. Syros is also a good option. I wouldn’t go to Santorini then. It will be very quiet.

@nickgiles7568 6 месяцев назад

Looks to be a fabulous city so much more attractive than Athens. It will go on my to do list. I hate being a party pooper but I did not like the shots of the hotel corridors with fire extinguishers holding open doors (which may have been proper fire doors although I could not see any notices to that effect). Potentially very dangerous especially when the suites have cooking facilities within them which increases the fire risk factor. Hope you feel better soon and Happy New Year.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

They aren’t fire doors. They can be closed to create a larger suite. Considering this is one of the few smaller hotels in Greece, I have seen a fire extinguisher in available to the public, I was glad to see them. They even had smoke detectors which you don’t see a lot of in Greece.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, feeling much better. Happy Nee Year!

@2lazylizards961 5 месяцев назад

Thessaloniki named by Alexander the great sister's.

@agirlandherpassport 5 месяцев назад

I didn’t know that. That is cool. Thanks!

@nomicucce987 6 месяцев назад

been meaning to visit thessaloniki for a while but now I've decided that I must. The hotel looks lovely. What'a the name of the hotel? Thanks and happy christmas😊

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

You have to. So great. It’s called Thess Residences.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas!

@costis1979 2 месяца назад

4 kilometer wall? Try 10. In fact the walled city is exactly twice the size of the walled Roman London, aka the City of London

@agirlandherpassport 2 месяца назад

What is left today not the original.

@thomasj3421 6 месяцев назад

These Thess residences look nice. I will check them out when i visit Thessaloniki. Btw, what is a press trip?

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Definitely recommend. The bed is very comfortable. It’s a trip that is paid for usually by a tourism board or a hotel. I only paid for my transport to and from the airport in Athens.

@thomasj3421 6 месяцев назад

@@agirlandherpassport Aha

@GreeceUSA 5 месяцев назад

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@agirlandherpassport 5 месяцев назад

😊😊

@GreeceUSA 5 месяцев назад

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@GreeceUSA 5 месяцев назад

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@GreeceUSA 5 месяцев назад

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@cynthiakritika5047 6 месяцев назад

Hmmm….maybe you can work from home here. A change of scenery, but still a nice city.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

I would for a short time but my life is very rooted in Athens now.

@cynthiakritika5047 6 месяцев назад

@@agirlandherpassport That’s good. I hope you end up staying in Greece for good. That is my end game 😁

@pkostadimas 6 месяцев назад

The best bougatsa is in Ioannina, if you ever go, check in with me and I'll tell you where to go.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

Tell me now. I will add it to my list. 😊

@pkostadimas 6 месяцев назад

Select Μπουγάτσα - Averof 2, Ioannina 452 21, Greece - you can have the sweet and/or the savoury bougatsa. That was my dad's town, took me there in 1976, the place is still there and exactly as it was. You pay by the weight.

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

@@pkostadimas Thanks!!

@meligala11 5 месяцев назад

Hi! Χρόνια πολλά! Would you tell me the best online site to purchase tickets for the archeological sites in Athens? We will want to buy ahead online. Ευχαριστούμε 😊

@agirlandherpassport 5 месяцев назад

Happy New Year! The best site is the official one, hhticket.gr/tap_b2c_new/english/tap.exe?PM=P1N. I am not sure if they are all on there yet but if they aren't they are probably smaller and advanced tickets wouldn't be needed.

@meligala11 5 месяцев назад

@@agirlandherpassport thank you for your time and help!😊

@agirlandherpassport 5 месяцев назад

@@meligala11 You are welcome!

@vapalaca 6 месяцев назад

Could you imagine living there?

@agirlandherpassport 6 месяцев назад

If it wasn’t so cold in winter, yes. It’s a cool city.

@soundart1760 3 месяца назад

@@agirlandherpassportNot very cold anymore - Weather in Thessaloniki changed a great deal in my lifetime. It used to be cold in winter with strong winds and warm summers but not anylonger. Nowdays it has mild winters and hot summers