Peace and a civilized society only works with people are similar in culture/genetics and look alike. High trust society breaks down over time when differences are introduced.
By deep wounds, do you mean like Turkish aggression and incursion into Greek space? My grandmother's uncle was skinned alive in Smyrna during the 1922 genocide of Greeks there. There is no forgetting such things. But yes, Greece has a lovely weather !!!
@@diy5729 Only to remind you that Bulgaria and Hellas are members of EU only because of Russia ! South/West Balkan countries are left to wait , and to be accepted together in packet , because of conflict in Yugoslavia . Not because you both have to give ultimatums who the North Republic Macedonian peaceful inhabitant are !
Μπράβο καλά τα είπες να μην πηγαίνουν ξένοι από το εξωτερικό ασ είναι Έλληνες και κατιγουρανε την Ελλάδα. Ελλάδα. Εγώ είμαι ελληνο Αυστραλός και αγαπάω την Ελλάδα. Καλή επιτυχία. Γιώργος. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Same goes with Americans. Even the least patriotic American will take pause if a tourist says something negative about us 😅 I grew up in the United States, and I do have my criticisms. But it's MY job to criticise lolololol! I live here! hahaha!
Puerto Rican Raul Julia was such a good actor and played a Greek so well in the movie Tempest. He had to have part Hellenic soul , he did that too well, the physical body language, the pronunciation of the Greek. God rest his soul.
Greeks love to discuss politics. Especially geopolitics. It’s been part of our history for over 3,000 years. And they enjoy educating foreigners on politics.
They don't like anymore, They hate all the politics, the only problem they have now is that can't survive after 20th every month when the money finished, media and internet shows a virtual reality, Greece is finished, in 3-4 years Muslins gonna be more than Greeks .
thank you. this is my comment to the editor: newsflash. greeks arent norammly so hoity toity, as to act like little immature, weak, cowardly fem-tards about eveything or wahtver... like do, most of the rest of the "west" now- it seems. we actually like debate and risk harsh feelings... maybe unlike the hardcore female-venerating or female loving/favouring saxon world of modern times and the castillian-spanish apparently etc... so no need philomou, to ''teach'' people. maybe yu can just ask your prople, not to be feminine and self abosorbed a la '''western civlisation'' is now mate. GS anywa mate guess no other comments says theis apparent basic fact
Ωραία τα λες Ντάνιελ, έχεις εντρυφήσει στην νοοτροπία του Έλληνα. Έχουμε πολλά αρνητικά είναι η αλήθεια, αλλα χαίρομαι για ανθρώπους σαν και σένα που αγαπούν την χώρα περισσότερο και απο τους γηγενείς.
0:36 it’s actually not even “the marbles”. It’s just a translation of the term given by UK to downgrade the value of artifacts in discussion. Something similar with “the troubles” which diplomatically hide the context of social conditions in northern Ireland. “The Parthenon sculptures” is what describes them mostly.
The first time I heard if the Parthenon marbles, I thought of children playing with marbles, as in my childhood years... Why would Greeks get so upset about some bloody marbles ? Getting to know English and the way it can be used to describe things or events in a way that does not at all reflect reality, I found out otherwise. Good thing is, the British are only " borrowing them for safe keeping " as Greeks would not know how to look after them... according to them...
It’s not calling them marbles that is wrong… it is calling them the ELGIN marbles. They are the Parthenon Marbles. And they WERE STOLEN. The Turkish government even backs that truth. And they were also DAMAGED while inexperienced British “archeologists” try to “clean the marbles to make them white!!”… and then there’s the mold situation in the damp galleries!!! The marbles MUST be sent back to their rightful home!!
Except the territory of today's Greece was part of the Roman Empire, so yeah. (And one could argue, I suppose, that after the fall of the Western part, the Eastern part continued as the Byzantine Empire, which in a weird odd way kind of means that the Hellenics inherited that part. But still...) 😊
@@Athenian888 Slav Macedonian are older than The Swiss ! Mentioned in all History Records ,almost 15 centuries ! There isn't Macedonian Nation in Elikiki Dimocratia country . They failed to register them in UN register ! Because it was not possible . They liked yo register them as ancient ! This World of today have an order , who was and became dusted and who is now present and have continuation ! !
@@voskreglavincevska7080 Macedonians were and are Greek people.The Pseudo Macedonia of Skopia is a Yosip Tito myth based on false science to keep former Yugoslavia together. Skopians come from Bulgaria and are Slavs. And here is your scientific answer : ua-cam.com/video/P7-4e12m5YA/v-deo.html
@@voskreglavincevska7080what are you chatting about?!?! Macedonians were, are and always will be Greek. A region of Greece who were invited to the original Olympic Games. You peasants didn’t turn up until the 9th century. You will never EVER be Macedonians so behave and educate yourself. Macedonia was, is and always will be Greece. 🇬🇷
Exactly! If one sees the Mona Lisa, would they call it “oil pigment”? So they make two mistakes: 1) Elgin marbles as if Elgin is the creator, the sculptor, and 2) “marbles” are just a material. They are sculptural anaglyphs, and that's why they are called 'The Parthenon Sculptures'.
What do you mean they're not marbles??? The sculptures made of marbles, the hardest stone to work on. The Romans tried to copy them many centuries, after the Empire taking a shape with no success. So they start hiring Greeks, or grabbing them from other places changing the Hellenic names to Roman. Zeus to Jupiter, Athena to Minerva, Aphrodite to Venus and so on. Hellenic civilisation changed to Greek. Then to Grego- Roman. Then Jesus arrived and destroyed the west Roman Empire. The instrument time Constantinople was born. The war still continues on the web.
I'm watching from Northern California. I'm in love with Greece through my work, not vacation. I'm 100 percent Protestant but respect the Greek Orthodox. NO!~ Do not wear sleaveless shirts or mini skirts. RESPECT. I went to Patmos one time where John wrote the Revelation. I cried like a baby. GREEK COFFEE YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS. And I'm a tea lover. Do not mention Turkey or Nazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzi. This is a sore subject unless you are with dear friends. I subscribed. I love your channel. I'm not able to travel like I did before and really appreciate you. Blessings to your family! ❤🤍💙
Turkey along with all associated issues in relation to it, is anything but a taboo subject for disgussion in Greece. Let alone that lots of Greek tourists visit Constantinople just like lots of Turks visit the nearby to Turkey Greek islands, especially since we simplified the required Greek/EU visa for those islands, to make it easier for them. The WW2 German occupation and the Nazi atrocities, is not a taboo subject either. Unless you mean something else.
Serbs are in denial of the genocide they caused, just like Greeks who are in denial of the atrocities they have caused. No wonder they like each other.
Like almost everywhere, it does not matter whether what you say is valid or not, but who you are... If you are a Greek, you can easily call it "Turkish Coffee" (as it was called until the time of the Military Dictatorship), and still today in village cafés you will hear people ordering "ena tourkiko" ("one Turkish"), but if they hear a foreigner saying that they bo bezerk... I am tolerant to these things because I have lived in many different countries, and yet when I heard foreigners deriding Greece over the Macedonian issue I felt annoyed, basically, because they did not understand the issue at all and their remarks were unfair. If you do not understand a certain historical issue, which happens to be complicated, it is common sense not to be judgemental. The least you can do it to display neutrality. The worst you can do is to follow the tenets of political correctness or woke culture, neither of which is particularly appreciated in Greece.
It is surprising for me as a Türk, because it is “the coffee” for us, (kahve) neither Türk, nor Greek, nor others’ and Instant coffe is “neskafe”. “Coffee comes from Yemen” as our narratives say. (In this century it rather comes from Brasil actually)
@@Sozbir If you go to a cafeteria in Greece, and you have to choose among 15-20 different kinds of coffee, how are you going to order the one in the coffee pot?
@@Sozbir Greece is one of the biggest producers of processed coffee in Europe. It doesn't matter where the raw material comes from. We have a lot and big companies which process the raw coffee and make different kinds and flavours. It's a 4-5 step process. Brazil also process their own coffee, but Greece is larger in processed coffee. Raw coffee has nothing to do with the processed coffee.
@@captaingreek good for you. I talked about prevalent traditional public mindset about coffee in Turkey. Modern Coffee houses in Turkey have some new titles for different kinds of grinding, brewery, cooking etc… almost the same titles with ones used in international coffee chains …but, they are new for Turkish people. Some coffee variations with us are: şekerli (with sugar) orta şekerli (medium sugar) sade (all the way) mırra (with cardamom, known as belong to Arabs or Kurds in Turkey) dibek (mixed with some other ingredients ) menengiç (another grain but still called coffee) neskafe (modern insrant coffees, after the famous brand) etc… As far as i get from your explanations, Greek coffee goes in the same category with modern sorts like Irish Coffee, French Roast, Java, Americano etc… So i couldn’t understand why some Greeks interfere in whenever they hear the title “Turkish Coffee” which westerners had called historically and try to race names.
In fact Greek coffee was called Turkish coffee in Greece up to 1990. In the 90's there was a coffee brand named Bravo, and it had a famous commercial with the logo: "Bravo, the Greek coffee!" And then everyone gradually started considering the term Turkish coffee offensive. I remember saying I don't drink Turkish coffee, and everyone was like: Dude, it's Greek coffee! And I said to myself: Hey, didn't you call it Turkish 5 years ago? I remember that change so Greek coffee is the only thing I'll never defend.😂
In Greece is greek, in Turkey is turkish and in Mongolia is mongolian or even turkish also, its so simple. Study the history and the origins of the two nations and you ll catch the meaning.
Watching from Switzerland. My dad was Greek. I remember one day when we were in Greece he ordered a Turkish coffee. It was normal for his generation to call it that plus he was from Thraki anyway where half the population is Turkish. The waiter was offended and said "Sir! It is called a Greek coffee". My dad then proposed they should just call it a Byzantine coffee.
I love Greece and I agree with everything you said. I'm English but I've lived in other countries, and I think your comments apply to any country you might be visiting or living in. Btw, I've got quite a few Venezuelan friends and I love arepas! 😋
A few things I'd like to highlight. -It's very interesting when it comes to foreigners commenting negatively or making remarks as if the "perfect country" truly exists. Living abroad taught me that there is no such thing as perfect place or country to live. They all have positives and negatives and you have to appreciate the good aspects and learn to educate and improve the bad ones. For those who chose to live or visit Hellas and make negative remarks I usually answer with a proverb:"The camel can't see her own humps". -The dispute about coffee and other foods can be answered simply by educating people about history. Most people unfortunately are not taught history in schools and especially the part about the Hellenic presence in Asia Minor. Most of the cuisine, recipes etc came to mainland Hellas from Greeks of Asia Minor; Constantinople, Smyrna and other cities after the Smyrna Catastrophe. -Lastly, the dispute about Macedonia is non existent for those who know history. The name Macedonia indicates not only the geographical area but also the ancestry, thus the analogy would have been as if Athenians or Spartans are not Greeks. Macedonias from the kingdom of Philip II and before were Greeks who spoke the same language and worship the same gods. All the other shenanigans are political and have nothing to do with history. Cheers!
@@Soleil43215 You didn't explain that in North Macedonia there is huge Forthrees built in IV BC by Philip The Second ! So if you compare it , Pella in the region Macedonia in Helas , is poppy seed ! My intention is not to say that Helas country of today is a thing that can be camouflaged or underrated but what is happening with all these rude rethorics about Rebublic North Macedonia is disgusting ! All it is in purpose of their stagnation and inability to face that Slavianisation is a great thing and they are jealous on Slav superiority !
@@Agapy8888 European were never Sklavios ! Take a dictionary : Croatian / Latin Slavni = Claros They were Slavi from where English word Slavs is coming from ! Take dictionary : Latin/English /Greek : Slavios= Slavs= Slavoi How could stupid Mpavro Greek Guptian have white slaves !
That's one of the most beautiful towns/cities in Greece. Nafplion. It was the first capital of modern GR after the liberation but it was lucky enough to be replaced by Athens. So Athens got ruined and Nfplion remained beautiful and romantic. And only 1 hour and 30-45 min from the capital. He is lucky to be living there. I also believe that Nice is probably the most beautiful city in the French Riviera
Watching from Paralio Astros while here on holiday but from Australia. Was wandering whether I would see you in Nafplio since I frequent the town regularly while I'm here and was surprised and happy to bump into you last week with my cousin who also watches your videos.
Been there in 1974 as ΕΛΔΥΚ,I have seen things that will make a westerner puke,you can’t forget the atrocities that happened in Cyprus,after 9 months of service,I left before Christmas,lot of people say things that they never seen or experienced.I got released from the army in December/74 ,I am 72 years old now,I live in CANADA/USA and still have nightmares,I wish every one the best.
Είσαι πραγματικός ΉΡΩΑΣ για τον λαό της Ελλάδας. Δυστυχώς η προδοσία της Κύπρου δεν σταμάτησε ποτέ και γιαυτό καμία άθλια κυβέρνηση δεν σας αναγνώρισε ποτέ. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@mannyp.52 Είσαι πραγματικός ΉΡΩΑΣ για τον λαό της Ελλάδας. Δυστυχώς η προδοσία της Κύπρου δεν σταμάτησε ποτέ και γιαυτό καμία άθλια κυβέρνηση δεν σας αναγνώρισε ποτέ. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I just heard you and man.... You are so deep into Greek culture. You must love your wife and Greece a lot. You are Greek of course . Loved this video. I agree with ALL said. 🙏🏼💙
greek coffee and turkish coffee are different in the way they are brewed and served. its like doner and gyrus, they may look the same for foreigners but not for the locals. greek coffee is served with big layer of foam, kaimaki, while turkish coffee does not and look like a espresso most of the time. i have been drinking both and i can assure everybody that nomatter how many times u drink them u will allways taste the difference. the greek used to call them "turkish coffee" out of habbit but they was distinct and different for a very long time perhaps centuries long.
Greeks always imitate turkish coffee, baklava, turkish delight, yoğurt, musakka, as if they are greek. Even turkish songs are being adapted to greek version.
A main reason for a visitor should not to talk an opinion about Greek politics or the financial crisis in Greece is that she/he is probably misinformed about the real situation. Everything related to Greece is complicated, it is not a country of black or white but of all shades in between. So there is a high risk that this opinion will be ignorant and offensive.
As a Greek I slightly disagree with a couple of points. The talk about Greek coffee or kebab vs gyros and who invented baklava , while in a respectful way can be fun banter, if a Greek gets actually offended then they should grow up. On the point of talking about the negatives of Greece (or its politics), as a visitor it is impolite to do especially when you re not informed properly but if you live in the country , work here and pay taxes then you can have an opinion and you can say it even if you are not Greek. We are not gonna get better if we cant handle valid criticism. Besides the idea of democracy , we are so proud of , is based on this concept.
I have some Greek friends who now live in tne UK. They constantly criticise the uk, but God forbid if I say anything against Greece. Haha I respect their national identity, but it works both ways. BTW I adore Greece.x
There is a song here in the USA that has a famous line “Istanbul is Constantinople” . I have no idea of the history, though. Just a good song that Americans will repeat .
Thanks for sharing this and other information about Greece. My wife and I are currently visiting and have had a wonderful stay. We stayed primarily in Athens, but also travelled to Nafplio and walked your “hidden” trail. It was a great walk though I regret not getting in the water. I decided against it because this was the first thing we did in Nafplio.
Elgin is long dead and the marbles of naked bodies should not interest Sadiq Khan or Rishi Sunak. So it would be fair if they returned them to those to whom they belong.
@@wildsurfer12 you seem to have missed the Turks officially claiming that they have found no proof of this exchange, effectively destroying this (anyhow shaking) british argument to the ground. About a month ago.. Google it.
Yakima, WA. Hi Daniel. I'm an Orthodox Christian. I have been to Greece, Mount Athos and the Greek islands 4 times for about 3 weeks each time. I love it. I'm also learning Greek and can take care of myself in Greek while in Greece. I like your channel because you are showing us little details that matter. I agree with you about "the Elgin marbles. I visited the British museum and saw the marbles there and I can tell you that I was FURIOUS when I saw what they are still in the museum when they should be returned to Greece. And that they called them Elgin marbles is so offensive. I'm originally from Puerto Rico. Thank you.
The marbles will never be returned because all nation of Helasians today are new comers . Nothing to do with ancient world . Primitive people without dignity will ruin them without fear and consciousness . Helas is long time captured by smugglers and pirating gangsters of first range !
About the coffee thing, to begin with Greeks have a milder roast and turks have a darker roast. So do Armenians. Tbh, none of our two nations grow coffee to begin with, so it's not native to either nations. Greetings from Greece 🤗
To touch another sensitive topic: as a Dutchman I'd like to apologize for Jeroen Dijsselbloem ao - they forced Greece to worsen that economic crisis. At some point Greek economy was worse than Surinamese economy (where I live) and it's a shame that ao Dutch politicians let that happen.
I'm Greek and i've traveled to Turkey and i can say that even the coffee is prepared the same way, it's different . The greek coffee is more finely ground and also the time that the beans are roasted are different.
Точно така, има разлика, включително че турското се оставя да ври, гръцкото не, и на турското се слагат подправки като кардамон а на гръцкото не! И да споменем че в днешни дни в Турция почти не се пие турско кафе, а чай!
Hello Daniel. Im Greek and I have to say I rather disagree about some of the points that you’ve made. I believe you’ve lived in the countryside for too long and I wouldn’t say that the points you’ve raised apply to the majority of Greek people. 1. Yes that I agree, they are indeed the Parthenon marbles, but many people have been taught to call them Elgin marbles, even some Greeks call it like that (Ελγίνια). Some people may correct you but people won’t get offended by the name, if you know the full context of this issue and understand that they were stolen. 2. Yes it is indeed the same coffee, again though calling it Turkish coffee may have a reaction but not as intense as you make it seem 3. Now about politics, the reality is the Greeks talk about politics ALL THE TIME. If you spend a while with Greeks, eventually one way or the other, themselves will speak about politics, always in a derogatory way because all Greeks know how corrupted Greek politicians are. But I’ve seen that they may actually be happy to discuss politics with foreigners and give them a context about the financial crisis and how badly it has affected our lives. It’s not a no go zone as you made it, it’s a pretty decent topic to have, as long as you’re respectful and not start calling Greeks lazy or other derogatory comments. 4. Definitely pretty much every country won’t like this. There is a lot of pride in Greece, but the biggest critics of Greece are the Greeks themselves. Again, if you know what to criticize or make a comment about something that you have noticed, always in a respectful manner, the majority of the Greeks won’t get offended. It all depends on the context and if it is constructive. 5. Yes, a lot of Greeks are religious. But also there are a lot of Greeks that are atheists. There’s a huge polarization in this topic. In any country with an official or unofficial state religion you should always respect the people that are believers, it’s not any different here. But not all of us are religious, especially in the big cities.
As a Greek living in Athens I will agree with these remarks (calling Elgin marbles and Turkish coffee not being a serious issue, discussing politics, many Greeks not being especially religious, etc.).
Also , most Greek christians are not "very religious"... they are not gonna take criticism of the church kindly, it will be taken as an attack on their identity... but they arent regular churcgoers either , most greeks go to church twice a year , once for easter and one more time for the 15th of August...
I also have a wife from a different country and am offended when I hear offensive remarks about her country. Especially from people who have no clue what they are talking about and are merely repeating stereotypes. Not offending someone's religion is common sense. Some people feel they can say anything they want to someone about their beliefs because we can practice free speech. Free seech is sharing your opinion about religion, but it is not free speech when you call people names about their beliefs. Mocking them because their beliefs etc. It's an offense. And in such things that are close to people's heart, expect that it will be taken as an offense. Greeks can be very forgiving because of their hospitality. They may not say a thing, but consider yourself socially blacklisted.
Having lived in three foreign countries, I totally agree with all of this. I would add: don't join in bashing of other countries or ethnic groups, even if the locals are doing it. For instance, when I lived in the Netherlands in the 1970s, World War II wasn't that far in the rear view mirror. There was a lot of hatred of Germany still by the Dutch people for the occupation and Holocaust. But I found it better to let people talk about it than to participate. First, I had German friends who had nothing to do with the war and whose families didn't agree with Hitler. And second, as an American, I couldn't understand what it was like to be occupied. There are all these imagined national hierarchies that people from different countries believe in that are hard to comprehend as a foreigner. You find that everywhere: in Latin America, in Southeast Asia, etc. In Canada, I found it among the provinces. Enjoying your channel, as I hope to move to Greece from here in Southern California in the next couple of years!
@@TheOwlsarewatching606 No, you can think whatever you want. Just keep your mouth closed when it comes to disparaging other countries or ethnic groups. Jeez...
Hello mother land from Cyprus 🇨🇾 ❤️ 🇬🇷 Just to add to my comment that I got a reply from some one saying Greece is not the mother land of Cyprus , but everything is nearly the same same language same religion same culture big churches south Cyprus well my parents born in Cyprus I was born in England, Yes it’s 2 different countries but they all speak Greek Cyprus dialect is like heavy greek, My question is is Cyprus Greek back in history and why we have the same language just to get some knowledge on parents land , My mother came to England in 1974 when the Turks took over her village and she lost some family they must off been my great uncles , it must of been difficult for family’s back then Greeks and Turks , Difficult for all families in any war !
As a Greek watching this i would like to say this. Talk about whatever you won't i hate those videos that tell you what to do. Even though i agree with this guy that talking about those topics which are controversial in my country can be frustrating,its ok. I like to discuss such topics with tourists its what makes us grow and know how other people view our country. I also for example when i am traveling asking questions which are controversial. I believe that what he is trying to say is not do not ask this questions but rather be respectful and kind to the culture in general.
When I was younger, i visited my family in Greece many times. I may have been of Greek heritage, there's still was a disconnect. I remember people asking me where do i prefer to live. Greece or North America? I know they wanted to hear Greece. What I answered was I saw Greece as a tourist and North America as a day to day thing. I couldn't honestly give them answer. I needed to live in both places to know which was better and they accepted that answer. I didn't put either place down.
I wouldn't say talking about politics in an inquisitive, open minded way is off limits. Having opinions if you don't know the context though, is ill-advised. (Come to think of it, no topic you want to talk about should be off-limits, as long as it's expressed in a respectful, open minded way.)
lol. not talking politics, not talking bad about the place you're in, and respecting religious sites is probably a good idea anywhere in the world, but thanks for the tip. Also not specific to Greece, ... anyone that's mad about coffee titles needs to get a grip. I've spent a lot of time in Greece, and I find the ppl to be mostly laid back and kind, especially in the islands. I never feel any pressure to know the precise name of the food.
Correction: Greeks will order it as Turkiko cafe (Turkish coffee) Why? Because they and only they believe ‘they’ can - just not you! lol ‘tis true. I happen to be Greek, and btw - I too, have lived in Venezuela - small world, indeed
Greek and Turkish coffee is in reality Arabian. Beduins use to prepare it in the sand of the desert between their journeys. That is still today the traditional way of making that type of coffee. The only dfference lays in how much every country like to roast the coffee beans before grounding. As far as i know, the Greek is the one with the most mild flavour and the Arabian with the strongest.
LOVE your videos - we are Korean American (new) subscribers based in the United States. Totally understand your point about Greek vs. Turkish coffee!!! .... we get very frustrated when people (unknowingly or ignorantly) refer to Korean roasted seaweed/laver ("Ghim"), that happens to be very hot in the gourmand/gourmet and now consumer food space -- as Japanese "Nori"; or, referring to our fermented savory soy bean paste ("Dwen-Jahng") as "Miso" . But then again, we Koreans admiringly and nonchalantly taste Paella for the first time and say, hey! this is just like our Kimchi Bokkeum-Bop. It goes on and on. Best wishes and please continue these lovely videos.
Challenge: Take your Greek wife and come to Greece to li ve for 10 months... not even a year! LLOOLL! ΟΣΟΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΕΞΩ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΝ ΧΩΡΟ,ΠΟΛΛΑ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΑ ΛΕΝΕ. Ask your wife to translate and explain that to you (if she can) and stay away of this corrupted shithole.
Until the 80s, coffee made in a "briki" pot was the only kind of coffee found in Greece. So it was called just "coffee". Then, during the 80s, instant coffee ("Nescafe") and especially the cold version ("frappé") became increasingly popular and the exclusive choice for an entire generation. In an attempt to reverse the trend, companies rebranded pot coffee as "Greek coffee" in the 90s. The marketing strategy actually worked and brought back significant market share. In more recent years, the Greeks seem to prefer mostly Italian types of coffee, and both "Greek" and instant coffee are a rare choice. Arguably, the kind of coffee that should be called Greek is the frappé. Unlike the Greek/Turkish coffee, frappé was indeed a Greek invention and the way it is prepared in Greece is unique.
Watched your video from just north of Toronto, Ontario. I am interested in your channel: I am half-Greek and I haven't been there in many years, so it nice to get some tips for my triumphant return (lol) one day. God bless from Canada. :)
i agree my friend, but number one is CALL KONSTANTINOUPOLIS with its real name, its our capital. If a tourist ask me how he can go to "istabul" will be attacked maybe verbally at the beggining
I'm a Canadian of Greek descent and could not agree with your list more. It seems that some of our neighbours want to rewrite history and take our culture, land, antiquity and claim them as their own. Thankfully, the world knows better.
people travelling through the world are often interested to get the viewpoint of the citizens where they are staying. There's nothing bad about that. Over 45 years of travelling backwards and forwards to Greece I have built great friendships and welcomed those friends to my London home. I can't really imagine how you seem to persistently meet idiots
I'm watching you from Romania. I spent 4 holidays in Greece from 2013 till 2023. One time I was talking with the greek owner of the villa and I said Istanbul. He told me never said to a greek this name, the city name is Constantinopol.
Respect to you from Glendale California my friend, well said sir “ Greek coffee is Greek coffee and Armenian coffee is Armenian coffee” where was turkey when Greece and Armenia were side by side thriving during the ancient times. I really enjoy your videos and thanks!
I am Greek and have enjoyed some time working in Turkey. I have to agree with your comments however when it comes to coffee please understand that Turkish coffee is darker and Greek coffee is more "blond cafe" accompanied with different taste. This is a fact and Turkish and Greek coffees originate from the ARABS whatever we say it is not local culture.
The truth is no matter which country you visit you have to respect traditions,customs,laws and the culture overall.Otherwise stay home and save the people from your presence.😅 But you point out some true facts 👍🏻
Great video , relevant to the random negative comments just wanted to add that noone in the world is more critical about Greece than the Greeks themselves, we know the problems , we spend our lives trying to fix them , nevertheless when a visitor comes for us is a visitor, meaning a xenos a person more or less we are obliged to respect and assist. So pretty please save the criticism because a. we know it b. You don't have to be here c. We also know that where you come from is probably in some ways much worse than Greece.. Great video Daniel , also clarify that noone is requested to be dressed specifically anywhere , monasteries are private properties run by nuns , monks or the church and obviously if one wants to enter has to respect the community
Don't forget.... Greek Coffee is noway Same thing as turkish! Its cooked about same way but its a completelly different sort and qualitty I cannot drink any balkan Coffee and have the feeling im drinking......greek Coffee. NO way
I have said things I don't like about Greek people to Greek people and they agree with me. For example, throwing rubbish everywhere, not queuing, run red lights, corruption. Not everyone does these things and I think the people I talk with, they don't.
Hello, Daniel. Actually, not all Greeks are offended by foreigners making comments on politics or current affairs. Those who support one party or the other do, but they are less than 10% of the general population.
Something like 50 years ago they all said Turkish Coffee,** but this started changing by the mid seventies. Also refering to the Parthenon stolen marbes as "Ta Elginia" was quite common and even to this day, one might say it and I don't think that most Greeks will take offence. ** Greek or Turkish coffee btw, is neither Greek nor Turkish in origin. It is Arabic.
I visited Greece at Greek Easter with my family many years ago, in Crete. I will not be repeating the experience. Far from being religiously minded, teenagers were literally throwing fireworks at the people in the cafes. No-one was stopping them. One landed under our table and only my father's quick thinking stopped his clothes from being set alight. If we have to have respect for them,. they also need to show respect for us.
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Peace and a civilized society only works with people are similar in culture/genetics and look alike. High trust society breaks down over time when differences are introduced.
By deep wounds, do you mean like Turkish aggression and incursion into Greek space? My grandmother's uncle was skinned alive in Smyrna during the 1922 genocide of Greeks there. There is no forgetting such things.
But yes, Greece has a lovely weather !!!
@@diy5729
Only to remind you
that Bulgaria and Hellas are members of EU only because of Russia !
South/West Balkan countries are left to wait , and to be accepted together in packet , because of conflict in Yugoslavia .
Not because you both have to give ultimatums who the North Republic Macedonian peaceful inhabitant are !
Don't make negative remarks about Greeks and Greece. That's OUR job! And we are extremely good at it
Χαιρετισμούς απο Αθήνα!! 😁
🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️😂😂😂😂😂
It is the same with all nations. I am from Romania and I am upset when someone says something bad about Romania, but I am also very critical of it.
😂😂😂❤
Μπράβο καλά τα είπες να μην πηγαίνουν ξένοι από το εξωτερικό ασ είναι Έλληνες και κατιγουρανε την Ελλάδα. Ελλάδα. Εγώ είμαι ελληνο Αυστραλός και αγαπάω την Ελλάδα. Καλή επιτυχία. Γιώργος. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Same goes with Americans. Even the least patriotic American will take pause if a tourist says something negative about us 😅 I grew up in the United States, and I do have my criticisms. But it's MY job to criticise lolololol! I live here! hahaha!
When you visit any foreign country respect for the nation and culture is crucial. Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
It’s common sense but not many people have it now a days
Agree! ❤
Exactly or stay home. Is home is so perfect why travel ...
Puerto Rican Raul Julia was such a good actor and played a Greek so well in the movie Tempest. He had to have part Hellenic soul , he did that too well, the physical body language, the pronunciation of the Greek. God rest his soul.
@aegeanflavor3012 Raul Julia is one of our #OrgulloBoricua. His light and gift was taken from the world far too soon. R.I.P. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Tell that to most of the asylumseekers who enter Europe, lol.
Greeks love to discuss politics. Especially geopolitics. It’s been part of our history for over 3,000 years. And they enjoy educating foreigners on politics.
😂 true
They don't like anymore, They hate all the politics, the only problem they have now is that can't survive after 20th every month when the money finished, media and internet shows a virtual reality, Greece is finished, in 3-4 years Muslins gonna be more than Greeks .
thank you. this is my comment to the editor: newsflash. greeks arent norammly so hoity toity, as to act like little immature, weak, cowardly fem-tards about eveything or wahtver... like do, most of the rest of the "west" now- it seems. we actually like debate and risk harsh feelings... maybe unlike the hardcore female-venerating or female loving/favouring saxon world of modern times and the castillian-spanish apparently etc... so no need philomou, to ''teach'' people. maybe yu can just ask your prople, not to be feminine and self abosorbed a la '''western civlisation'' is now mate. GS anywa mate
guess no other comments says theis apparent basic fact
We like to talk but most Greeks have no clue about politics though...
@@hariszark7396 That is true of not only the Greeks -- most people have no clue when it comes to politics, but everybody likes to have an opinion.
As a Greek all I can say is that you, sir, are NOT a foreigner. You’re at home in Greece. Είσαι αδερφός.
Awwwww that’s cute
Ωραία τα λες Ντάνιελ, έχεις εντρυφήσει στην νοοτροπία του Έλληνα. Έχουμε πολλά αρνητικά είναι η αλήθεια, αλλα χαίρομαι για ανθρώπους σαν και σένα που αγαπούν την χώρα περισσότερο και απο τους γηγενείς.
Truth is only one . I am Greek , living in Greece, but I do not get offended if you are telling me the truth about Greece, as sad as it gets.
0:36 it’s actually not even “the marbles”. It’s just a translation of the term given by UK to downgrade the value of artifacts in discussion. Something similar with “the troubles” which diplomatically hide the context of social conditions in northern Ireland. “The Parthenon sculptures” is what describes them mostly.
Exactly!!!! 👌👌
The first time I heard if the Parthenon marbles, I thought of children playing with marbles, as in my childhood years... Why would Greeks get so upset about some bloody marbles ? Getting to know English and the way it can be used to describe things or events in a way that does not at all reflect reality, I found out otherwise. Good thing is, the British are only " borrowing them for safe keeping " as Greeks would not know how to look after them... according to them...
It’s not calling them marbles that is wrong… it is calling them the ELGIN marbles. They are the Parthenon Marbles. And they WERE STOLEN. The Turkish government even backs that truth. And they were also DAMAGED while inexperienced British “archeologists” try to “clean the marbles to make them white!!”… and then there’s the mold situation in the damp galleries!!! The marbles MUST be sent back to their rightful home!!
@@johannbrandstatter7419that’s like so messed up
Great video. I’m planning to go to Greece this year and will take these tips with me. Thank you for sharing!
Sounds like proper manners to me!
Canada
I am a great believer in the saying when in Rome do what the Romans do 🏴🙏
Except the territory of today's Greece was part of the Roman Empire, so yeah. (And one could argue, I suppose, that after the fall of the Western part, the Eastern part continued as the Byzantine Empire, which in a weird odd way kind of means that the Hellenics inherited that part. But still...) 😊
Sending lovies from tampa Florida.. spending October in Athens.. ❤
Greetings from Poland 😊
I'm following from Romania! I visited Greece almost every year and I have great respect for Greece and the Greeks!
Asenenea. Urări din Atena.
Congratulations to Romania for its rapid growth
@@Nevio857 Believe me that this growth came with a lot of effort, work and many sacrifices on the part of the Romanians
Greetings from Greece Romanian friend. ☺
I am a Greek living in NYC, I always consider Romanian’s, Moldovan’s, Armenians my brothers. Basically all Greek Orthodox people !!
MACEDONIA IS GREEK AND ONLY GREEK🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Skopia is just a small country in earth,so simple.
@@alexiostselifis8197
Switzerland is small too !
@@voskreglavincevska7080 Yes,but Swiss people don't pretend to be something they are not,they are logical people.
@@Athenian888 Slav Macedonian are older than The Swiss !
Mentioned in all History Records ,almost 15 centuries !
There isn't Macedonian Nation in Elikiki Dimocratia country .
They failed to register them in UN register !
Because it was not possible .
They liked yo register them as ancient !
This World of today have an order , who was and became dusted and who is now present and have continuation ! !
@@voskreglavincevska7080 Macedonians were and are Greek people.The Pseudo Macedonia of Skopia is a Yosip Tito myth based on false science to keep former Yugoslavia together. Skopians come from Bulgaria and are Slavs. And here is your scientific answer : ua-cam.com/video/P7-4e12m5YA/v-deo.html
@@voskreglavincevska7080what are you chatting about?!?! Macedonians were, are and always will be Greek. A region of Greece who were invited to the original Olympic Games. You peasants didn’t turn up until the 9th century. You will never EVER be Macedonians so behave and educate yourself.
Macedonia was, is and always will be Greece. 🇬🇷
Greek American watching from California 🩵💙🤍🇬🇷
Chicago
Same! Where in California?
They are not marbles…they are sculptures!!!!!❤❤❤
Exactly! If one sees the Mona Lisa, would they call it “oil pigment”? So they make two mistakes: 1) Elgin marbles as if Elgin is the creator, the sculptor, and 2) “marbles” are just a material. They are sculptural anaglyphs, and that's why they are called 'The Parthenon Sculptures'.
What do you mean they're not marbles???
The sculptures made of marbles, the hardest stone to work on. The Romans tried to copy them many centuries, after the Empire taking a shape with no success. So they start hiring Greeks, or grabbing them from other places changing the Hellenic names to Roman. Zeus to Jupiter, Athena to Minerva, Aphrodite to Venus and so on.
Hellenic civilisation changed to Greek. Then to Grego- Roman. Then Jesus arrived and destroyed the west Roman Empire. The instrument time Constantinople was born.
The war still continues on the web.
@@ioannisantoniadis6719 British, Germans and Turks looted everything…all should be returned to Greece ..same as nazi loot
They are neither marbles nor sculptures, they are marble reliefs.
@@user-iz3go3jy4n Relief is a method of producing a type of sculpture.
I'm watching from Northern California. I'm in love with Greece through my work, not vacation. I'm 100 percent Protestant but respect the Greek Orthodox. NO!~ Do not wear sleaveless shirts or mini skirts. RESPECT. I went to Patmos one time where John wrote the Revelation. I cried like a baby. GREEK COFFEE YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS. And I'm a tea lover. Do not mention Turkey or Nazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzi. This is a sore subject unless you are with dear friends. I subscribed. I love your channel. I'm not able to travel like I did before and really appreciate you. Blessings to your family! ❤🤍💙
@@theo9952 not when visiting a monastery, you absolutely have to observe propriety then, and I think the original comment was addressing that. Filia!
@@notyetanotheralias Well its different when visiting a monastery, it is just that the comment does not explain.
Turkey along with all associated issues in relation to it, is anything but a taboo subject for disgussion in Greece. Let alone that lots of Greek tourists visit Constantinople just like lots of Turks visit the nearby to Turkey Greek islands, especially since we simplified the required Greek/EU visa for those islands, to make it easier for them. The WW2 German occupation and the Nazi atrocities, is not a taboo subject either. Unless you mean something else.
Sleeveless, by the way.
@@theo9952 Recheck it, dearest, because you are wrong. By the way, I am an English teacher.
I am watching from Serbia. Greeks are our Orthodox brothers and I never felt I could not talk openly about anything
COD BLESS YOU SERBIA❤❤❤❤
Greetings brother Serbian ftom Greece. ☺
I am from Corfu and we always considered Serbians real brothers and i Know that you all love us, You have really strong bonds between us.
That's because we are from the Balkans and get along better, especially with Serbians.
Serbs are in denial of the genocide they caused, just like Greeks who are in denial of the atrocities they have caused. No wonder they like each other.
Watching from Kentucky USA and visiting Greece next week
Like almost everywhere, it does not matter whether what you say is valid or not, but who you are... If you are a Greek, you can easily call it "Turkish Coffee" (as it was called until the time of the Military Dictatorship), and still today in village cafés you will hear people ordering "ena tourkiko" ("one Turkish"), but if they hear a foreigner saying that they bo bezerk... I am tolerant to these things because I have lived in many different countries, and yet when I heard foreigners deriding Greece over the Macedonian issue I felt annoyed, basically, because they did not understand the issue at all and their remarks were unfair. If you do not understand a certain historical issue, which happens to be complicated, it is common sense not to be judgemental. The least you can do it to display neutrality. The worst you can do is to follow the tenets of political correctness or woke culture, neither of which is particularly appreciated in Greece.
Greetings from Germany - my wife is greek and I spent a lot of time in Greece. You are spot on.
@@voskreglavincevska7080 Την είπες τη μαλακία σου..
I once had a Turkish girlfriend. She never asked me if I wanted "Turkish" coffee! She was calling it Greek coffee. She was so respectful.
😂😂😂😂
It is surprising for me as a Türk, because it is “the coffee” for us, (kahve) neither Türk, nor Greek, nor others’ and Instant coffe is “neskafe”. “Coffee comes from Yemen” as our narratives say. (In this century it rather comes from Brasil actually)
@@Sozbir If you go to a cafeteria in Greece, and you have to choose among 15-20 different kinds of coffee, how are you going to order the one in the coffee pot?
@@Sozbir Greece is one of the biggest producers of processed coffee in Europe. It doesn't matter where the raw material comes from. We have a lot and big companies which process the raw coffee and make different kinds and flavours. It's a 4-5 step process. Brazil also process their own coffee, but Greece is larger in processed coffee. Raw coffee has nothing to do with the processed coffee.
@@captaingreek good for you. I talked about prevalent traditional public mindset about coffee in Turkey. Modern Coffee houses in Turkey have some new titles
for different kinds of grinding, brewery, cooking etc… almost the same titles with ones used in international coffee chains …but, they are new for Turkish people.
Some coffee variations with us are: şekerli (with sugar) orta şekerli (medium sugar) sade (all the way) mırra (with cardamom, known as belong to Arabs or Kurds in Turkey) dibek (mixed with some other ingredients ) menengiç (another grain but still called coffee) neskafe (modern insrant coffees, after the famous brand) etc…
As far as i get from your explanations, Greek coffee goes in the same category with modern sorts like Irish Coffee, French Roast, Java, Americano etc…
So i couldn’t understand why some Greeks interfere in whenever they hear the title “Turkish Coffee” which westerners had called historically and try to race names.
I'm watching from Vancouver Island Canada. I thank you for sharing your knowledge. I like your videos.
Watching from Ireland. Don’t call us British or from the Uk!!!
In Greece we learn that the Irish are Celts while the English are Anglo-Saxons. I hope it is correct!
@@maria09587 yes
In fact Greek coffee was called Turkish coffee in Greece up to 1990. In the 90's there was a coffee brand named Bravo, and it had a famous commercial with the logo: "Bravo, the Greek coffee!" And then everyone gradually started considering the term Turkish coffee offensive. I remember saying I don't drink Turkish coffee, and everyone was like: Dude, it's Greek coffee! And I said to myself: Hey, didn't you call it Turkish 5 years ago? I remember that change so Greek coffee is the only thing I'll never defend.😂
My 92 year old grandmother calls it Turkish coffee still.
Но те се правят в момента по различен начин!
In Greece is greek, in Turkey is turkish and in Mongolia is mongolian or even turkish also, its so simple. Study the history and the origins of the two nations and you ll catch the meaning.
Watching from Switzerland. My dad was Greek. I remember one day when we were in Greece he ordered a Turkish coffee. It was normal for his generation to call it that plus he was from Thraki anyway where half the population is Turkish. The waiter was offended and said "Sir! It is called a Greek coffee". My dad then proposed they should just call it a Byzantine coffee.
They're Muslims NOT Turks...there aren't any Turks in Greece since the population exchange after the first world war
I love Greece and I agree with everything you said. I'm English but I've lived in other countries, and I think your comments apply to any country you might be visiting or living in. Btw, I've got quite a few Venezuelan friends and I love arepas! 😋
A few things I'd like to highlight.
-It's very interesting when it comes to foreigners commenting negatively or making remarks as if the "perfect country" truly exists. Living abroad taught me that there is no such thing as perfect place or country to live. They all have positives and negatives and you have to appreciate the good aspects and learn to educate and improve the bad ones. For those who chose to live or visit Hellas and make negative remarks I usually answer with a proverb:"The camel can't see her own humps".
-The dispute about coffee and other foods can be answered simply by educating people about history. Most people unfortunately are not taught history in schools and especially the part about the Hellenic presence in Asia Minor. Most of the cuisine, recipes etc came to mainland Hellas from Greeks of Asia Minor; Constantinople, Smyrna and other cities after the Smyrna Catastrophe.
-Lastly, the dispute about Macedonia is non existent for those who know history. The name Macedonia indicates not only the geographical area but also the ancestry, thus the analogy would have been as if Athenians or Spartans are not Greeks. Macedonias from the kingdom of Philip II and before were Greeks who spoke the same language and worship the same gods. All the other shenanigans are political and have nothing to do with history. Cheers!
@@Soleil43215
You didn't explain that in North Macedonia there is huge Forthrees built in IV BC by Philip The Second !
So if you compare it , Pella in the region Macedonia in Helas , is poppy seed !
My intention is not to say that Helas country of today is a thing that can be camouflaged or underrated but what is happening with all these rude rethorics about Rebublic North Macedonia is disgusting !
All it is in purpose of their stagnation and inability to face that Slavianisation is a great thing and they are jealous on Slav superiority !
@@voskreglavincevska7080
Les Esclaves
@@Agapy8888
European were never Sklavios !
Take a dictionary :
Croatian / Latin
Slavni = Claros
They were Slavi from where English word Slavs is coming from !
Take dictionary :
Latin/English
/Greek :
Slavios=
Slavs=
Slavoi
How could stupid Mpavro Greek Guptian have white slaves !
@@Agapy8888
Take dictionary !
Latin
Croatian
Greek
=
Clarus
Slavni
Slavoi
Watching from Nice, France. The back drop was stunning 😍
That's one of the most beautiful towns/cities in Greece. Nafplion. It was the first capital of modern GR after the liberation but it was lucky enough to be replaced by Athens. So Athens got ruined and Nfplion remained beautiful and romantic. And only 1 hour and 30-45 min from the capital. He is lucky to be living there. I also believe that Nice is probably the most beautiful city in the French Riviera
Watching from Paralio Astros while here on holiday but from Australia. Was wandering whether I would see you in Nafplio since I frequent the town regularly while I'm here and was surprised and happy to bump into you last week with my cousin who also watches your videos.
Number 6 and MOST IMPORTANT.Avoid to call Skopia or Vardarska(their rightful-proper-historical name) with the term Macedonia!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Number 0. Never joke/insult a Greek's female family member. Yo mama jokes don't fly in Mediterranean culture at all.
Great content by the way!
Της θειάς σου το οικόπεδο, ρε! :P
@@ΤάσοςΚαυσοκαλυβίτης Να σου καεί το βίντεο!
@@ΤάσοςΚαυσοκαλυβίτης Τι οικόπεδο;
Της θειάς σου το μπουγαδοκόφινο,ρε! :P
Σας αγαπώ 😎😎😎😭😭😭
Yo mama ... makes delicious souflaki 😂
My Greek friend fought and survived horrors in Cyprus…never emotionally healed
Been there in 1974 as ΕΛΔΥΚ,I have seen things that will make a westerner puke,you can’t forget the atrocities that happened in Cyprus,after 9 months of service,I left before Christmas,lot of people say things that they never seen or experienced.I got released from the army in December/74 ,I am 72 years old now,I live in CANADA/USA and still have nightmares,I wish every one the best.
Είσαι πραγματικός ΉΡΩΑΣ για τον λαό της Ελλάδας.
Δυστυχώς η προδοσία της Κύπρου δεν σταμάτησε ποτέ και γιαυτό καμία άθλια κυβέρνηση δεν σας αναγνώρισε ποτέ. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Ελλάς-Κύπρος-Ένωσις
Μια σημαία, ένας λαός, ένα έθνος 🇬🇷
Greeks will never be able to steal Turkish part of Cyprus. Bye to you all now ✌️
@@mannyp.52 Είσαι πραγματικός ΉΡΩΑΣ για τον λαό της Ελλάδας.
Δυστυχώς η προδοσία της Κύπρου δεν σταμάτησε ποτέ και γιαυτό καμία άθλια κυβέρνηση δεν σας αναγνώρισε ποτέ. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I just heard you and man.... You are so deep into Greek culture. You must love your wife and Greece a lot. You are Greek of course . Loved this video. I agree with ALL said. 🙏🏼💙
greek coffee and turkish coffee are different in the way they are brewed and served.
its like doner and gyrus, they may look the same for foreigners but not for the locals.
greek coffee is served with big layer of foam, kaimaki, while turkish coffee does not and look like a espresso most of the time.
i have been drinking both and i can assure everybody that nomatter how many times u drink them u will allways taste the difference.
the greek used to call them "turkish coffee" out of habbit but they was distinct and different for a very long time perhaps centuries long.
Kaimaki (Kaymak) is a Turkish word, what is the original Greek word?
Greeks always imitate turkish coffee, baklava, turkish delight, yoğurt, musakka, as if they are greek. Even turkish songs are being adapted to greek version.
@@huseyincembaykan1289 well its pretty much the opposite, turks were nomads who knew nothing about agriculture and learned from the greek how to cook.
@@horror11 But you use the Turkish word 'kaymak' for the crema on the coffee, what is the original Greek word?
@@huseyincembaykan1289 I know Abi.
A main reason for a visitor should not to talk an opinion about Greek politics or the financial crisis in Greece is that she/he is probably misinformed about the real situation. Everything related to Greece is complicated, it is not a country of black or white but of all shades in between. So there is a high risk that this opinion will be ignorant and offensive.
Thats true for every country like most other mentioned rules in this video.
As a Greek I slightly disagree with a couple of points. The talk about Greek coffee or kebab vs gyros and who invented baklava , while in a respectful way can be fun banter, if a Greek gets actually offended then they should grow up. On the point of talking about the negatives of Greece (or its politics), as a visitor it is impolite to do especially when you re not informed properly but if you live in the country , work here and pay taxes then you can have an opinion and you can say it even if you are not Greek. We are not gonna get better if we cant handle valid criticism. Besides the idea of democracy , we are so proud of , is based on this concept.
I have some Greek friends who now live in tne UK.
They constantly criticise the uk, but God forbid if I say anything against Greece. Haha
I respect their national identity, but it works both ways.
BTW I adore Greece.x
Christos from Crewe, North West England
Not all of us (Greeks) have the same mindset. So not all of us believe everything mentioned in the comments
im a greek aussie hello from down under
Melbourne?
@@standupandbecounted972 sydney
@@costakikis8135🙋🏽♀️From Sydney also!
Hello from Seattle in the United States. This is a good, informative video! (not too long a list of "don'ts")
also never do an open palm gesture called mountza
Constanopoli….instanbul does not exist
Τι ανοησίες λες για μια πόλη 20 εκατομμυρίων.
@@tyxeri48ανοησιες λες εσυ
There is a song here in the USA that has a famous line “Istanbul is Constantinople” . I have no idea of the history, though. Just a good song that Americans will repeat .
Thanks for sharing this and other information about Greece. My wife and I are currently visiting and have had a wonderful stay. We stayed primarily in Athens, but also travelled to Nafplio and walked your “hidden” trail. It was a great walk though I regret not getting in the water. I decided against it because this was the first thing we did in Nafplio.
Elgin is long dead and the marbles of naked bodies should not interest Sadiq Khan or Rishi Sunak. So it would be fair if they returned them to those to whom they belong.
So will the Turks refund Lord Elgin’s descents the money he paid for them then?
@@wildsurfer12 I don't know this story. I only see one thing and that is that the marbles belong to the Greeks and that they should return to them.
@@wildsurfer12 you seem to have missed the Turks officially claiming that they have found no proof of this exchange, effectively destroying this (anyhow shaking) british argument to the ground. About a month ago.. Google it.
Greeks are probably the best people ive meet so friendly and welcoming, love greece 🇬🇷
Unless you’re a Turk
@@gyges5495 whys that tho
Yakima, WA. Hi Daniel. I'm an Orthodox Christian. I have been to Greece, Mount Athos and the Greek islands 4 times for about 3 weeks each time. I love it. I'm also learning Greek and can take care of myself in Greek while in Greece. I like your channel because you are showing us little details that matter. I agree with you about "the Elgin marbles. I visited the British museum and saw the marbles there and I can tell you that I was FURIOUS when I saw what they are still in the museum when they should be returned to Greece. And that they called them Elgin marbles is so offensive. I'm originally from Puerto Rico. Thank you.
The marbles will never be returned because all nation of Helasians today are new comers .
Nothing to do with ancient world .
Primitive people without dignity will ruin them without fear and consciousness .
Helas is long time captured by smugglers and pirating gangsters of first range !
Βλέπω το βίδεω από τη Γερμανία.
About the coffee thing, to begin with Greeks have a milder roast and turks have a darker roast. So do Armenians. Tbh, none of our two nations grow coffee to begin with, so it's not native to either nations. Greetings from Greece 🤗
To touch another sensitive topic: as a Dutchman I'd like to apologize for Jeroen Dijsselbloem ao - they forced Greece to worsen that economic crisis. At some point Greek economy was worse than Surinamese economy (where I live) and it's a shame that ao Dutch politicians let that happen.
I'm Greek and i've traveled to Turkey and i can say that even the coffee is prepared the same way, it's different . The greek coffee is more finely ground and also the time that the beans are roasted are different.
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Точно така, има разлика, включително че турското се оставя да ври, гръцкото не, и на турското се слагат подправки като кардамон а на гръцкото не! И да споменем че в днешни дни в Турция почти не се пие турско кафе, а чай!
Hello Daniel. Im Greek and I have to say I rather disagree about some of the points that you’ve made. I believe you’ve lived in the countryside for too long and I wouldn’t say that the points you’ve raised apply to the majority of Greek people.
1. Yes that I agree, they are indeed the Parthenon marbles, but many people have been taught to call them Elgin marbles, even some Greeks call it like that (Ελγίνια). Some people may correct you but people won’t get offended by the name, if you know the full context of this issue and understand that they were stolen.
2. Yes it is indeed the same coffee, again though calling it Turkish coffee may have a reaction but not as intense as you make it seem
3. Now about politics, the reality is the Greeks talk about politics ALL THE TIME. If you spend a while with Greeks, eventually one way or the other, themselves will speak about politics, always in a derogatory way because all Greeks know how corrupted Greek politicians are. But I’ve seen that they may actually be happy to discuss politics with foreigners and give them a context about the financial crisis and how badly it has affected our lives. It’s not a no go zone as you made it, it’s a pretty decent topic to have, as long as you’re respectful and not start calling Greeks lazy or other derogatory comments.
4. Definitely pretty much every country won’t like this. There is a lot of pride in Greece, but the biggest critics of Greece are the Greeks themselves. Again, if you know what to criticize or make a comment about something that you have noticed, always in a respectful manner, the majority of the Greeks won’t get offended. It all depends on the context and if it is constructive.
5. Yes, a lot of Greeks are religious. But also there are a lot of Greeks that are atheists. There’s a huge polarization in this topic. In any country with an official or unofficial state religion you should always respect the people that are believers, it’s not any different here. But not all of us are religious, especially in the big cities.
As a Greek living in Athens I will agree with these remarks (calling Elgin marbles and Turkish coffee not being a serious issue, discussing politics, many Greeks not being especially religious, etc.).
Also , most Greek christians are not "very religious"... they are not gonna take criticism of the church kindly, it will be taken as an attack on their identity... but they arent regular churcgoers either , most greeks go to church twice a year , once for easter and one more time for the 15th of August...
Spot on! Melbourne Australia
I also have a wife from a different country and am offended when I hear offensive remarks about her country. Especially from people who have no clue what they are talking about and are merely repeating stereotypes. Not offending someone's religion is common sense. Some people feel they can say anything they want to someone about their beliefs because we can practice free speech. Free seech is sharing your opinion about religion, but it is not free speech when you call people names about their beliefs. Mocking them because their beliefs etc. It's an offense. And in such things that are close to people's heart, expect that it will be taken as an offense. Greeks can be very forgiving because of their hospitality. They may not say a thing, but consider yourself socially blacklisted.
Having lived in three foreign countries, I totally agree with all of this. I would add: don't join in bashing of other countries or ethnic groups, even if the locals are doing it. For instance, when I lived in the Netherlands in the 1970s, World War II wasn't that far in the rear view mirror. There was a lot of hatred of Germany still by the Dutch people for the occupation and Holocaust. But I found it better to let people talk about it than to participate. First, I had German friends who had nothing to do with the war and whose families didn't agree with Hitler. And second, as an American, I couldn't understand what it was like to be occupied. There are all these imagined national hierarchies that people from different countries believe in that are hard to comprehend as a foreigner. You find that everywhere: in Latin America, in Southeast Asia, etc. In Canada, I found it among the provinces. Enjoying your channel, as I hope to move to Greece from here in Southern California in the next couple of years!
good at telling others how they must think
@@TheOwlsarewatching606 No, you can think whatever you want. Just keep your mouth closed when it comes to disparaging other countries or ethnic groups. Jeez...
Greek watching from Saudi Arabia.
Thanks for doing these videos.
Hello mother land from Cyprus 🇨🇾 ❤️ 🇬🇷
Just to add to my comment that I got a reply from some one saying Greece is not the mother land of Cyprus , but everything is nearly the same same language same religion same culture big churches south Cyprus well my parents born in Cyprus I was born in England,
Yes it’s 2 different countries but they all speak Greek Cyprus dialect is like heavy greek,
My question is is Cyprus Greek back in history and why we have the same language just to get some knowledge on parents land ,
My mother came to England in 1974 when the Turks took over her village and she lost some family they must off been my great uncles , it must of been difficult for family’s back then Greeks and Turks ,
Difficult for all families in any war !
Η Κύπρος από τα αρχαία χρόνια είναι Ελλάδα και στην Ελλάδα ανήκει.
As a Greek watching this i would like to say this. Talk about whatever you won't i hate those videos that tell you what to do. Even though i agree with this guy that talking about those topics which are controversial in my country can be frustrating,its ok. I like to discuss such topics with tourists its what makes us grow and know how other people view our country. I also for example when i am traveling asking questions which are controversial. I believe that what he is trying to say is not do not ask this questions but rather be respectful and kind to the culture in general.
Key word here is asking aka being curious vs spouting an opinion which is likely not factual or from actually experiencing the thing.
When I was younger, i visited my family in Greece many times. I may have been of Greek heritage, there's still was a disconnect. I remember people asking me where do i prefer to live. Greece or North America? I know they wanted to hear Greece. What I answered was I saw Greece as a tourist and North America as a day to day thing. I couldn't honestly give them answer. I needed to live in both places to know which was better and they accepted that answer. I didn't put either place down.
I wouldn't say talking about politics in an inquisitive, open minded way is off limits. Having opinions if you don't know the context though, is ill-advised.
(Come to think of it, no topic you want to talk about should be off-limits, as long as it's expressed in a respectful, open minded way.)
lol. not talking politics, not talking bad about the place you're in, and respecting religious sites is probably a good idea anywhere in the world, but thanks for the tip. Also not specific to Greece, ... anyone that's mad about coffee titles needs to get a grip. I've spent a lot of time in Greece, and I find the ppl to be mostly laid back and kind, especially in the islands. I never feel any pressure to know the precise name of the food.
Correction: Greeks will order it as Turkiko cafe (Turkish coffee) Why? Because they and only they believe ‘they’ can - just not you! lol ‘tis true. I happen to be Greek, and btw - I too, have lived in Venezuela - small world, indeed
That kind of people i want as a visitors in my country, people that respect others people culture.
Greek and Turkish coffee is in reality Arabian. Beduins use to prepare it in the sand of the desert between their journeys. That is still today the traditional way of making that type of coffee. The only dfference lays in how much every country like to roast the coffee beans before grounding. As far as i know, the Greek is the one with the most mild flavour and the Arabian with the strongest.
Respect to Greece and the Greek people. Watching as a visitor from Wales at Halkadiki
Greetings from Virginia.
Man! When I've first heard your accent i swear you are Greek. Then i realised you are Venezuelan which we love in Greece so much ❤❤❤
Once again a great informative video ….until soon Alex🇬🇷
LOVE your videos - we are Korean American (new) subscribers based in the United States. Totally understand your point about Greek vs. Turkish coffee!!! .... we get very frustrated when people (unknowingly or ignorantly) refer to Korean roasted seaweed/laver ("Ghim"), that happens to be very hot in the gourmand/gourmet and now consumer food space -- as Japanese "Nori"; or, referring to our fermented savory soy bean paste ("Dwen-Jahng") as "Miso" . But then again, we Koreans admiringly and nonchalantly taste Paella for the first time and say, hey! this is just like our Kimchi Bokkeum-Bop. It goes on and on. Best wishes and please continue these lovely videos.
Watching from California, married to a Greek emigrant ❤
Challenge: Take your Greek wife and come to Greece to li ve for 10 months... not even a year! LLOOLL! ΟΣΟΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΕΞΩ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΝ ΧΩΡΟ,ΠΟΛΛΑ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΑ ΛΕΝΕ. Ask your wife to translate and explain that to you (if she can) and stay away of this corrupted shithole.
I'm English living in Cyprus, the marbles were stolen and should go back to Athens. 😊
the key phrase:
"a common sense is not common"
nor does it always makes sense
Until the 80s, coffee made in a "briki" pot was the only kind of coffee found in Greece. So it was called just "coffee". Then, during the 80s, instant coffee ("Nescafe") and especially the cold version ("frappé") became increasingly popular and the exclusive choice for an entire generation. In an attempt to reverse the trend, companies rebranded pot coffee as "Greek coffee" in the 90s. The marketing strategy actually worked and brought back significant market share. In more recent years, the Greeks seem to prefer mostly Italian types of coffee, and both "Greek" and instant coffee are a rare choice.
Arguably, the kind of coffee that should be called Greek is the frappé. Unlike the Greek/Turkish coffee, frappé was indeed a Greek invention and the way it is prepared in Greece is unique.
Watching from Sydney. I am of Greek origin myself. The Acropolis sculptures are works of art, not just marbles.
Greek living in London here.
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@@Sokratis-qv9ld Τι πράμα? Δεν με ενδιαφέρει τιποτα απο αυτά.
@@leosedf Παντού υπάρχει ένας λακαμάς, αλλά ελπίζεις πάντα να μην πέσεις πάνω του αγορίνα. Γνωστά αυτά.
Συνέχισε, συνέχισε...
Great Video, we should all show respect for the people of Greece. G'Day from Australia
Greek Canadian watching from Toronto. I love and miss Greece and look forward to when I will be back.
Just go back and enjoy your beautiful country!
Northern California, Wine country. Add the "MOUTZA" open hand pointing to the person you are taking to. . that's very insulting
Yasou , Thanks for the video. I am watching from London and planning my relocation to Greece.
Watched your video from just north of Toronto, Ontario. I am interested in your channel: I am half-Greek and I haven't been there in many years, so it nice to get some tips for my triumphant return (lol) one day. God bless from Canada. :)
Don’t forget Macedonia is only GREEK 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
😦 WOW, another superb video 👌🏼 GREAT WORK ❤️ I made a similar on My Travel Channel 🤓 Have a great day! 🎉
Much love ❤️ ✌🏼
i agree my friend, but number one is CALL KONSTANTINOUPOLIS with its real name, its our capital. If a tourist ask me how he can go to "istabul" will be attacked maybe verbally at the beggining
I'm a Canadian of Greek descent and could not agree with your list more. It seems that some of our neighbours want to rewrite history and take our culture, land, antiquity and claim them as their own. Thankfully, the world knows better.
The misinformation is huge though.
people travelling through the world are often interested to get the viewpoint of the citizens where they are staying. There's nothing bad about that. Over 45 years of travelling backwards and forwards to Greece I have built great friendships and welcomed those friends to my London home. I can't really imagine how you seem to persistently meet idiots
I'm watching you from Romania. I spent 4 holidays in Greece from 2013 till 2023. One time I was talking with the greek owner of the villa and I said Istanbul. He told me never said to a greek this name, the city name is Constantinopol.
Only the Greeks still call it “ Konstantinopolis” but Istanbul word also come from Greek words : stin poli ( meaning to the city ) read as stinboli
Bcs this is the city's name? A city takes its name from those who founded it.
Constantinople is Istanbul from only 90 years, from 1931!
Respect to you from Glendale California my friend, well said sir “ Greek coffee is Greek coffee and Armenian coffee is Armenian coffee” where was turkey when Greece and Armenia were side by side thriving during the ancient times. I really enjoy your videos and thanks!
Turkey steals everything
If this isn't a rhetorical question then the answer is eastern siberia actually, i.e. the birthplace of all turkic people, so go figure.... 😂
Greek coffee has a lot of similarities with Turkish coffee but they are not the same.
I am Greek and have enjoyed some time working in Turkey. I have to agree with your comments however when it comes to coffee please understand that Turkish coffee is darker and Greek coffee is more "blond cafe" accompanied with different taste. This is a fact and Turkish and Greek coffees originate from the ARABS whatever we say it is not local culture.
Very informative. Thanks Daniel. Always enjoy the soothing background music you create too.
The truth is no matter which country you visit you have to respect traditions,customs,laws and the culture overall.Otherwise stay home and save the people from your presence.😅 But you point out some true facts 👍🏻
Great video , relevant to the random negative comments just wanted to add that noone in the world is more critical about Greece than the Greeks themselves, we know the problems , we spend our lives trying to fix them , nevertheless when a visitor comes for us is a visitor, meaning a xenos a person more or less we are obliged to respect and assist. So pretty please save the criticism because a. we know it b. You don't have to be here c. We also know that where you come from is probably in some ways much worse than Greece..
Great video Daniel , also clarify that noone is requested to be dressed specifically anywhere , monasteries are private properties run by nuns , monks or the church and obviously if one wants to enter has to respect the community
You're right man. Always be respectful everywhere. Good words...
Don't forget.... Greek Coffee is noway Same thing as turkish!
Its cooked about same way but its a completelly different sort and qualitty
I cannot drink any balkan Coffee and have the feeling im drinking......greek Coffee. NO way
I have said things I don't like about Greek people to Greek people and they agree with me. For example, throwing rubbish everywhere, not queuing, run red lights, corruption. Not everyone does these things and I think the people I talk with, they don't.
Hello, Daniel. Actually, not all Greeks are offended by foreigners making comments on politics or current affairs. Those who support one party or the other do, but they are less than 10% of the general population.
I'm from Greece watching from my house in Athens.
TY for this vid.👍
Thanks for watching 💙🙏
Something like 50 years ago they all said Turkish Coffee,** but this started changing by the mid seventies. Also refering to the Parthenon stolen marbes as "Ta Elginia" was quite common and even to this day, one might say it and I don't think that most Greeks will take offence.
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Greek or Turkish coffee btw, is neither Greek nor Turkish in origin. It is Arabic.
I visited Greece at Greek Easter with my family many years ago, in Crete. I will not be repeating the experience. Far from being religiously minded, teenagers were literally throwing fireworks at the people in the cafes. No-one was stopping them. One landed under our table and only my father's quick thinking stopped his clothes from being set alight. If we have to have respect for them,. they also need to show respect for us.
Watching this from Serbia. Love Greece and I can't wait to visit Greece again!