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.
@@Adamantios-Alian the catholic in me? This is either the most moronic post of the day, or on the contrary the most profound. Can you enlighten me, so I can decide which of the two it is my dear friend?
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!!
Excellent and informative video. I was in Greece for the last time in June of 1969. Beautiful country, happy, proud and hospitable people, rich language and culture; The entire world has "borrowed" lexicon and ideas from the Greeks. It is amazing that a small country like Greece has left such a heavy a footprint in every human endeavor. ¡Que viva Grecia!
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.
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. 🙏🏼💙
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.
I just subscribed to your channel. You talk about the subject in so balanced terms. You’re so diplomatic. Greetings to the people of Venezuela! Being Bulgarian myself I visit Greece every summer and because of this I’m trying to learn as much as possible about Greek culture and lifestyle. Once again, thank you for the effort to bring people of the world together. You’re true cosmopolitan. 😊
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 !
@@Agapy8888 Take dictionary for the word Slavs in : 1)Latin 2)Croatian 3)Greek and find words : Clarus = on Latin Slavni = on Croatian Slavoi = on Greek *** what is meaning ? See that we are not ever called Slaves by you too ! It is in your spoiled history imagination ! And find how your name "Greeks" is actually Graecus which means bitter ones and on Slavic languages is " Gorki " or " Grki " the same meaning " bitter nation " ! How you are proud with that pet name ? Tell me !
@@voskreglavincevska7080 True, it was built there after defeating the Illyrians of Bardylis, to avoid any more raids from the Illyrians. This fortress is at about 10-15 km above the borders of Greece with North Macedonia, and the truth is that the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, before the expansion from Philip and Alexander, wasn't expanding to a much bigger area than 20-30 km in what is today the state of North Macedonia.
As a Greek growing up in America you sir are more Greek than many of us will ever be .kudos to you well done . A shining example of how all of us should think behave and speak about other people and cultures. Not because I am Greek but in the greater scheme of things all things considered the Greeks are very unique and exceptional people. The word FILOTIMO only exists in Greek language and it it has such a broad and endless meaning that inspires and excites and humples every Greek forever and ever .As our ancestors were a. shinning example to the world we should think and act accordingly.ζΗΤΟ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ.
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.
Thank you so much for this advice! My fiance and I are working towards going to Greece to get married, but we've never left our home country before, so we're brand new to travelling. We just want to have a good time while making sure everyone else is having a good time too, so we're studying as much as we can before visiting. Wish us luck! 💙🤍
You made some good points.. Here are some very important additional ones as well. 1. We Never say 'Istanbul' we only say Constantinople. Even the journalists on t.v never say it. The loss of The Byzantium city is a thorn on the side of many Greeks. 2. Northern Cyprus was invaded by the Turks in the 70's. We Greeks call it 'Pseudo kratos'--fake country. 3. Keep conversations superficial as much as possible. Don't get too deep about religion and politcs. Very touchy subjects. Eveyone has different opinions and things can get heated quickly. Many Greeks prefer to talk about relationships and food. Much safer conversations. 4. DO NOT discuss the pagan elements of the culture and Orthodox religion with Greeks who are not educated about this topic or spiritually advanced. Many Greeks are very religious, some are not. People have different beliefs, experiences, level of venerance. There are those who view the old polytheist religion as evil. 5.Don't use a sarcastic tone when speaking. They don't like that kind of humor and some don't understand that you are being sarcastic. 6.Don't call a Greek a 'malaka' (asshole) you will get punched in the face. Only Greeks who know each other well call each other malaka for fun.
I will be going to Greece for the first time the summer of 26. My sister’s in laws are Greek. I’ve enjoyed their food and traditions during the holidays.
Thank You for information! Am traveling to Greece in September and am trying to learn as much as possible to be the most respectful and show kindness to my brothers and sisters in Greece. Look forward to more videos and learng. Montana-United States
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 !
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...) 😊
Hello, I really enjoyed your video. We Greeks prefer the term “the Parthenon sculptures” rather than “marbles” even if someone say “Parthenon marbles” because they are not just marbles but a piece of art. Greetings from Athens.
Watching from Scotland, we just returned from Kos last week. We hand the most amazing time. We're already planning next year's holiday (possibly Crete) but my Fiancee loved Nisyros.... so it could be either. Thank you for your informative videos.
watching from toronto, canada. i've always wanted to visit greece and possibly next year I will! i greatly appreciate your highly informative videos about Greece and it's culture. Thank you and keep posting more videos!
Born Greek, descent from Constantinople, and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Luv the background of Nafplion. Νάσαι καλά and continue to educate us that are out of Greece for so many years. Σ'ευχαριστω
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
🇬🇧 watching from London, I came back from Greece yesterday from a short break there and I definitely want to go back. I really enjoyed my time. My friends are temporarily living there and I really loved the culture food and people I want to e explore and experience even more. I stayed in Athens
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. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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
Hello Daniel. As a Greek I want to thank you for your sensetivity. As a world travelrer I want to say that were ever you are you must respect the country you are visiting and not make any nagative comments no mater how strange things look to yου. Καλο καλοκαιρι.
Well as a Venezuelan that lived in Greece for many years I can relate with your point of view I was never a xenos because I was welcomed as family wherever I went from Thessaloniki to Heraklion and everywhere in between because I learned to reciprocate the embrace, never called a souvlaki kebab or an ellenikos turkiko, and although everyone seemed to like Chavez at the time I was polite enough to avoid explaining the whole deal that was about to develop, now in the US for some time, I still miss the Greek zoh, ifos Kai ithos, excellent channel mi pana and keep up the good work, thank you
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. :)
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.
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.
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.
Echoing @CurroEirini about the North Macedonia comment! I’m a Greek-American watching from Geneva, Switzerland. Thanks for your inspiring videos and great attitude not only about Greece, but about life in general. Keep up the great work!
The most beautiful country, and most cultured, open-minded, fun loving, artistic, beautiful people. Visited once in the 1980s. Would love to visit again. ❤ from Sydney
Greece is a perfection for me. It’s my 10 time visiting Greece 🇬🇷 love from an Armenian 🇦🇲 who would have said anything bad about Greece. It’s so perfect
I have traveled all over the world. The Number One rule is this: When you are in a foreign country, youre in someone else's house and you should act accordingly.
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 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!
Greece literally change the name to Greek coffee from Turkish after 1974. Stop fooling yourselves. Everyone calls in Turkish coffee in the world. Ask your grandma what they used to call the coffee over there
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! 😋
I'm watching from the Southern United States! I'm studying history in college and want a master's in anthropology! Your videos benefit me because I want to live and work in Greece. I already know how to read the writing but still need to learn how to converse.
My ancestry is Greek from Cyprus migrating to the Croatia's southernmost islands a long time ago (there's a family booklet about it so all respect for Greece). We call Turkish coffee - Turkish coffee here in Croatia and there is nothing offensive although a lot of blood has been spilled between "us" and the Turks. It's just that we didn't invent it, the Turks brought it here. But there is a case of the same food being called differently in,say, Croatia and Bosnia - burek (Turkish as well) in Bosnia is exclusively pastry filled with meat, (when filled with cheese it's sirnica or with anything else it's a pita), while in Croatia if you fill it with anything, it's still just burek, also is in Turkey or Greece, as I understand? We reserve our right to call it all burek regardless of how much that may offend the Bosniaks. Also here it is very sensitive to talk about the war of the 1990-ies, especially if you try to equilize the waring sides. You can criticise how things work or don't work, but never discuss internal politics. Very touchy.
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!
This is great advice. Thank you. I suppose it's all a matter of common sense and the same sort of etiquette should be applied when visiting any country. I am Irish but I've been living in Bulgaria since 2016. I feel completely at home in the Balkans. Over the years I've visited several Greek islands (Thassos isn't far from where I live) and I've loved them all for different reasons, but Crete is my favourite. I'll be going back there next month and I can't wait. Τις καλύτερες ευχές μου σε εσάς.
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.
I’m a Greek American who visited the homeland of my grandparents for the first time in 2023. My son and I reverently entered a church in Athens to see a batch of Northern Europeans slurping on sodas while lighting candles. I went into full yiayia mode, reminding them this is someone’s place of worship and to show basic courtesy. I expected to be embarrassed by my countrymen, but I was surprised to find Northern Europeans were repeatedly the most dismissive of common respect for churches and historical sites. Thank you for your on point, thoughtful video. I’ll be sharing them in hopes of educating Americans
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
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.
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...
My sister-in-law is Greek and though we live in the US, her family is in Greece. I also watch a travel vlogger who LOVES Greece. He’s back in Greece now doing more island hopping. He’s been to over 50 Greek islands, so I’m living vicariously through him! I love Greece and the amazing islands! ❤
Watching from the United States, Virginia to be exact! I would love to visit one day but I also respect that Greece has so many tourists each year I understand that it could be upsetting.. You have a beautiful island, many blessings to all 💚
I am watching your video from Napflio now and I have been watching you for 2 months from home😊 Thanks for sharing this information and for presenting your beatiful town. Now I know how beautiful and peaceful this place is. I am impressed by the scenary and the tasty food,altgough it îs not my first time în Greece. I think I saw you în Tolo on Sunday 🙂
I would qualify that many Greeks don't mind if you make INFORMED statements about Greece or Greek politics. They're usually pretty impressed that any Xeno even knows something relevant about the political parties, the history, or the culture. But as you mentioned, you still need to be careful if something you say is TRUE, because there's a certain pride here, and many don't like to hear these truths from someone considered an outsider. That's basic human nature. It's also ok to mention the marbles as long as you think the Brits were assholes for not giving them back...which they were. And I'm watching the video from Greece.
Hello from Athens ! Geia sas !Lovely video ☀️☀️ Yes absolutely right all the points. Greeks are also very hospitable and open to strangers that's why when we get married everyone is invited 🎉🎉🎉 Expect the next video soon!❤❤
I married a greek woman and i absolutely love greece and just about everything about it. Wish i was there right now. Kind of missing it. We live in maine but in my heart maxos greece.
Thank you so much , as a Greek , so much appreciated these words ,it shows that someone is very refined and educated ... Of course , we have ... a lot ..of negative ..I'm aware of ... but your approach is , i could say ..Perfect !
Don't make negative remarks about Greeks and Greece. That's OUR job! And we are extremely good at it
Χαιρετισμούς απο Αθήνα!! 😁
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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.
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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.
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
That's the catholic in you coming out.
@@Adamantios-Alian the catholic in me?
This is either the most moronic post of the day, or on the contrary the most profound. Can you enlighten me, so I can decide which of the two it is my dear friend?
@@phedonbilek3322 Catholic (the word) means universal.
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 !!
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..
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.
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
Excellent and informative video. I was in Greece for the last time in June of 1969. Beautiful country, happy, proud and hospitable people, rich language and culture; The entire world has "borrowed" lexicon and ideas from the Greeks. It is amazing that a small country like Greece has left such a heavy a footprint in every human endeavor. ¡Que viva Grecia!
Great video. I’m planning to go to Greece this year and will take these tips with me. Thank you for sharing!
Watching this from Serbia. Love Greece and I can't wait to visit Greece again!
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 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. 🙏🏼💙
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.
I just subscribed to your channel. You talk about the subject in so balanced terms. You’re so diplomatic. Greetings to the people of Venezuela! Being Bulgarian myself I visit Greece every summer and because of this I’m trying to learn as much as possible about Greek culture and lifestyle. Once again, thank you for the effort to bring people of the world together. You’re true cosmopolitan. 😊
Greeks are probably the best people ive meet so friendly and welcoming, love greece 🇬🇷
Unless you’re a Turk
@@gyges5495 whys that tho
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 for the word Slavs in :
1)Latin
2)Croatian
3)Greek
and find words :
Clarus = on Latin
Slavni = on Croatian
Slavoi = on Greek
*** what is meaning ?
See that we are not ever called Slaves by you too !
It is in your spoiled history imagination !
And find how
your name "Greeks" is actually Graecus which means bitter ones and on Slavic languages is
" Gorki " or " Grki "
the same meaning
" bitter nation " !
How you are proud with that pet name ?
Tell me !
@@voskreglavincevska7080 True, it was built there after defeating the Illyrians of Bardylis, to avoid any more raids from the Illyrians. This fortress is at about 10-15 km above the borders of Greece with North Macedonia, and the truth is that the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, before the expansion from Philip and Alexander, wasn't expanding to a much bigger area than 20-30 km in what is today the state of North Macedonia.
You're right man. Always be respectful everywhere. Good words...
I’m here now, my second visit. I believe in learning from everyone’s culture and social norms. Thanks for the helpful reminders.
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.
Exactly.
Ik greek and this is what we should get offered at being called oily
Thank you for your guidance ... yes people could make a mistake even while being well meaning .!.
I visited Greece a few years ago. It was an amazing visit. I found all the Greek people I met there to be very welcoming, proud and fun loving
Hello, I am watching from the USA. I am planning on a trip to Greece with my wife and a couple friends. Thanks for the tips!
As a Greek growing up in America you sir are more Greek than many of us will ever be .kudos to you well done .
A shining example of how all of us should think behave and speak about other people and cultures.
Not because I am Greek but in the greater scheme of things all things considered the Greeks are very unique and exceptional people.
The word FILOTIMO only exists in Greek language and it it has such a
broad and endless meaning that inspires and excites and humples every
Greek forever and ever .As our ancestors were a. shinning example to the
world we should think and act accordingly.ζΗΤΟ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ.
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.
Sounds like proper manners to me!
Canada
Thank you so much for this advice!
My fiance and I are working towards going to Greece to get married, but we've never left our home country before, so we're brand new to travelling. We just want to have a good time while making sure everyone else is having a good time too, so we're studying as much as we can before visiting. Wish us luck! 💙🤍
You made some good points.. Here are some very important additional ones as well.
1. We Never say 'Istanbul' we only say Constantinople. Even the journalists on t.v never say it. The loss of The Byzantium city is a thorn on the side of many Greeks.
2. Northern Cyprus was invaded by the Turks in the 70's. We Greeks call it 'Pseudo kratos'--fake country.
3. Keep conversations superficial as much as possible. Don't get too deep about religion and politcs. Very touchy subjects. Eveyone has different opinions and things can get heated quickly. Many Greeks prefer to talk about relationships and food. Much safer conversations.
4. DO NOT discuss the pagan elements of the culture and Orthodox religion with Greeks who are not educated about this topic or spiritually advanced. Many Greeks are very religious, some are not. People have different beliefs, experiences, level of venerance. There are those who view the old polytheist religion as evil.
5.Don't use a sarcastic tone when speaking. They don't like that kind of humor and some don't understand that you are being sarcastic.
6.Don't call a Greek a 'malaka' (asshole) you will get punched in the face. Only Greeks who know each other well call each other malaka for fun.
@@showgirl5023 Malaga is a city in Spain my friend lives there 😎
@@josefmillsi was told by some Olympiakos fans that it has to do with Pao. We sang a song together once…
I'm watching from Vancouver Island Canada. I thank you for sharing your knowledge. I like your videos.
Sending lovies from tampa Florida.. spending October in Athens.. ❤
I will be going to Greece for the first time the summer of 26. My sister’s in laws are Greek. I’ve enjoyed their food and traditions during the holidays.
I am watching from Belgium. I am Turkish, born and raised in Belgium, and I completely agree with you!
Thank You for information! Am traveling to Greece in September and am trying to learn as much as possible to be the most respectful and show kindness to my brothers and sisters in Greece. Look forward to more videos and learng. Montana-United States
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 !
Love from Greece 🇬🇷 ❤🎉Watching from Rodos Island 🎉Eleni xoxo
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...) 😊
Hello, I really enjoyed your video. We Greeks prefer the term “the Parthenon sculptures” rather than “marbles” even if someone say “Parthenon marbles” because they are not just marbles but a piece of art. Greetings from Athens.
Watching from Scotland, we just returned from Kos last week. We hand the most amazing time. We're already planning next year's holiday (possibly Crete) but my Fiancee loved Nisyros.... so it could be either.
Thank you for your informative videos.
watching from toronto, canada. i've always wanted to visit greece and possibly next year I will! i greatly appreciate your highly informative videos about Greece and it's culture. Thank you and keep posting more videos!
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 ❤❤❤
Born Greek, descent from Constantinople, and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Luv the background of Nafplion. Νάσαι καλά and continue to educate us that are out of Greece for so many years. Σ'ευχαριστω
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.
🇬🇧 watching from London, I came back from Greece yesterday from a short break there and I definitely want to go back. I really enjoyed my time. My friends are temporarily living there and I really loved the culture food and people I want to e explore and experience even more. I stayed in Athens
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. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
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
Greek American watching from California 🩵💙🤍🇬🇷
Chicago
Same! Where in California?
Hello Daniel. As a Greek I want to thank you for your sensetivity. As a world travelrer I want to say that were ever you are you must respect the country you are visiting and not make any nagative comments no mater how strange things look to yου. Καλο καλοκαιρι.
Thank you...good information..coming to Greece this year...viewing from Michigan.Grandfather born in Cyprus.
Watching from Kentucky USA and visiting Greece next week
Enjoy your trip?
Well as a Venezuelan that lived in Greece for many years I can relate with your point of view I was never a xenos because I was welcomed as family wherever I went from Thessaloniki to Heraklion and everywhere in between because I learned to reciprocate the embrace, never called a souvlaki kebab or an ellenikos turkiko, and although everyone seemed to like Chavez at the time I was polite enough to avoid explaining the whole deal that was about to develop, now in the US for some time, I still miss the Greek zoh, ifos Kai ithos, excellent channel mi pana and keep up the good work, thank you
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 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.
Very informative. Thanks Daniel. Always enjoy the soothing background music you create too.
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.
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
Byzantine proposes that byzantine was an ethnonym and that turks were romans, so I'm not sure
I live in Minnesota USA and my husband and I have thought about visiting Greece because it's beautiful.
Echoing @CurroEirini about the North Macedonia comment! I’m a Greek-American watching from Geneva, Switzerland. Thanks for your inspiring videos and great attitude not only about Greece, but about life in general. Keep up the great work!
Hello from Seattle in the United States. This is a good, informative video! (not too long a list of "don'ts")
Greetings from Poland 😊
The most beautiful country, and most cultured, open-minded, fun loving, artistic, beautiful people.
Visited once in the 1980s. Would love to visit again. ❤ from Sydney
Never can say anything about Greece, except what a beautiful, place, people culture and food
Great Video, we should all show respect for the people of Greece. G'Day from Australia
Greece is a perfection for me. It’s my 10 time visiting Greece 🇬🇷 love from an Armenian 🇦🇲 who would have said anything bad about Greece. It’s so perfect
I have traveled all over the world. The Number One rule is this: When you are in a foreign country, youre in someone else's house and you should act accordingly.
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!
Watching it from San Diego, California. I found it very informative
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.
@@Ioan.Anton-r1h1b 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 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.
ΠΕΣΤΑΑΑΑ....🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷✌️✌️✌️💙💙💙🤍🤍🤍
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!
Greece literally change the name to Greek coffee from Turkish after 1974. Stop fooling yourselves. Everyone calls in Turkish coffee in the world. Ask your grandma what they used to call the coffee over there
No matter ,the taste is different. Have you tried both? Plus Turks don't drink coffee but tea.
Am watching from England, I travel to Greece at least twice every year,l love the people and the family culture ❤
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! 😋
I'm watching from the Southern United States! I'm studying history in college and want a master's in anthropology! Your videos benefit me because I want to live and work in Greece. I already know how to read the writing but still need to learn how to converse.
Greek watching from Saudi Arabia.
Thanks for doing these videos.
Thank you for being so respectful to the Greek way. Wonderful video. Μπράβο
My ancestry is Greek from Cyprus migrating to the Croatia's southernmost islands a long time ago (there's a family booklet about it so all respect for Greece).
We call Turkish coffee - Turkish coffee here in Croatia and there is nothing offensive although a lot of blood has been spilled between "us" and the Turks. It's just that we didn't invent it, the Turks brought it here.
But there is a case of the same food being called differently in,say, Croatia and Bosnia - burek (Turkish as well) in Bosnia is exclusively pastry filled with meat, (when filled with cheese it's sirnica or with anything else it's a pita), while in Croatia if you fill it with anything, it's still just burek, also is in Turkey or Greece, as I understand? We reserve our right to call it all burek regardless of how much that may offend the Bosniaks.
Also here it is very sensitive to talk about the war of the 1990-ies, especially if you try to equilize the waring sides. You can criticise how things work or don't work, but never discuss internal politics. Very touchy.
I live in Greece since 29 years, I enjoyed your video! Bravo!
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.... 😂
This is great advice. Thank you. I suppose it's all a matter of common sense and the same sort of etiquette should be applied when visiting any country.
I am Irish but I've been living in Bulgaria since 2016. I feel completely at home in the Balkans. Over the years I've visited several Greek islands (Thassos isn't far from where I live) and I've loved them all for different reasons, but Crete is my favourite. I'll be going back there next month and I can't wait.
Τις καλύτερες ευχές μου σε εσάς.
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.
I’m a Greek American who visited the homeland of my grandparents for the first time in 2023. My son and I reverently entered a church in Athens to see a batch of Northern Europeans slurping on sodas while lighting candles. I went into full yiayia mode, reminding them this is someone’s place of worship and to show basic courtesy. I expected to be embarrassed by my countrymen, but I was surprised to find Northern Europeans were repeatedly the most dismissive of common respect for churches and historical sites. Thank you for your on point, thoughtful video. I’ll be sharing them in hopes of educating Americans
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
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.
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...
My sister-in-law is Greek and though we live in the US, her family is in Greece. I also watch a travel vlogger who LOVES Greece. He’s back in Greece now doing more island hopping. He’s been to over 50 Greek islands, so I’m living vicariously through him! I love Greece and the amazing islands! ❤
Once again a great informative video ….until soon Alex🇬🇷
Watching from the United States, Virginia to be exact! I would love to visit one day but I also respect that Greece has so many tourists each year I understand that it could be upsetting.. You have a beautiful island, many blessings to all 💚
Spot on! Melbourne Australia
Watching from Athens, Greece and agreeing to most of what you mention. But mostly I love the scenery you have chosen for this video!
Love and respect from Los Angeles, 🇬🇷 ❤ 🇦🇲
I am watching your video from Napflio now and I have been watching you for 2 months from home😊
Thanks for sharing this information and for presenting your beatiful town. Now I know how beautiful and peaceful this place is. I am impressed by the scenary and the tasty food,altgough it îs not my first time în Greece.
I think I saw you în Tolo on Sunday 🙂
I’m a Greek Australian watching from Melbourne, Australia
I would qualify that many Greeks don't mind if you make INFORMED statements about Greece or Greek politics. They're usually pretty impressed that any Xeno even knows something relevant about the political parties, the history, or the culture. But as you mentioned, you still need to be careful if something you say is TRUE, because there's a certain pride here, and many don't like to hear these truths from someone considered an outsider. That's basic human nature.
It's also ok to mention the marbles as long as you think the Brits were assholes for not giving them back...which they were.
And I'm watching the video from Greece.
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 😂
Hello from Athens ! Geia sas !Lovely video ☀️☀️
Yes absolutely right all the points. Greeks are also very hospitable and open to strangers that's why when we get married everyone is invited 🎉🎉🎉
Expect the next video soon!❤❤
Watching from Sydney. I am of Greek origin myself. The Acropolis sculptures are works of art, not just marbles.
I married a greek woman and i absolutely love greece and just about everything about it. Wish i was there right now. Kind of missing it. We live in maine but in my heart maxos greece.
im a greek aussie hello from down under
Melbourne?
@@standupandbecounted972 sydney
@@costakikis8135🙋🏽♀️From Sydney also!
As a Turkish person thank you for the suggestions that will come handy in my online arguments
Watching from Los Angeles. Love this channel!!
Thank you so much , as a Greek , so much appreciated these words ,it shows that someone is very refined and educated ...
Of course , we have ... a lot ..of negative ..I'm aware of ... but your approach is , i could say ..Perfect !