Top Neighborhoods in Athens: Watch Before You Go

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  • @Nik-tl1uk
    @Nik-tl1uk 9 місяців тому +55

    As a Greek i have to say that you made an almost perfect depiction of Athens and its most well known neighbourhoods , especially the Anafiotika region which clearly impressed me. Good job Sir.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  9 місяців тому +2

      That is so nice to hear! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video.
      I love Athens and all of its different areas.

    • @studiozanetti
      @studiozanetti 6 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree

  • @hipieliedie3798
    @hipieliedie3798 3 місяці тому +23

    Finally a down to earth and honest commentator. I appreciate you showing the positives and negatives while also being well spoken and concise in your statements. Big thumbs up from me.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому +3

      That kind of comment means so much to me! Thank you!
      I do my best to provide an accurate picture of a place, at least in terms of the way that I see it!

  • @CareyVandenberg
    @CareyVandenberg 27 днів тому +4

    This travel video was so PERFECT. I wish others had the professionalism, thorough and personal perfection that you have. I've been through so many travel videos over the years and this is at or near the top. NICE WORK and THANK YOU.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  27 днів тому

      That is such a nice thing for you to say! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video.
      Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment!

  • @Throwaway-kg7ft
    @Throwaway-kg7ft 10 місяців тому +24

    This was great. Most videos I've seen about Athens ONLY go to the tourist places and it's so tiresome. Thank you for showcasing how Athens is actually like.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  10 місяців тому +1

      That is so nice of you to say! It was my pleasure traveling to all the different neighborhoods. Athens is a fantastic place!

    • @passionatesingle
      @passionatesingle 2 місяці тому

      These are still tourist neighborhoods in my opinion as they are all located in central Athens. There are many more much nicer suburbs that most tourists would never visit but you have to leave the city centre.

  • @LarryPapadakis
    @LarryPapadakis 6 місяців тому +22

    As an Athenian myself, I find it as an excellent description of some of the neighborhoods of Athens. Thank you

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому +3

      I take that as a very high compliment. Thank you!

    • @lematzio71
      @lematzio71 3 місяці тому +2

      My lovely neighborhood Sepolia! I'm so glad you liked staying here!Thank you!

  • @sakisathan9176
    @sakisathan9176 6 місяців тому +14

    The Omonia neighborhood, up until the financial crisis of 2010-2011, used to be an area with many shops and micro malls, the "Stoa" as we call them. During the financial crisis, many of the shops closed down, and the area started to be abandoned by the locals. Then immigrants began to arrive, along with drug addicts, because they could find cheap apartments for rent. After the end of the crisis, when tourism started to grow rapidly in Athens, the municipality of Athens began to plan the recreation of Omonia Square. We believe that in a few years from now, Omonia will be back on its feet again.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому +5

      That seemed to be the case for me, that Omonia was heading in the right direction. It will take some time.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @jimmyj1969
    @jimmyj1969 9 місяців тому +14

    Α compact, yet comprehensive look at so many parts of the city in just over 18 minutes! That was cool (and not as easy as it looks)! Congrats (from an athenian)!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  9 місяців тому +3

      I'm so happy that you liked the video!
      I loved Athens and all of its neighborhoods. I feel fortunate to have been able to visit.

    • @jimmyj1969
      @jimmyj1969 9 місяців тому +1

      @@oldaloneandfarfromhome Your videos are really good: you provide some basic info (without overcharging them with useless details) and, at the same time, you keep a humble and friendly profile without looking narcissistic, as many other travel vloggers do. Keep on this way!!

  • @heatherstephenson4371
    @heatherstephenson4371 10 місяців тому +15

    Loved seeing all the different areas of the city, and the view from the high point was awesome!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  10 місяців тому

      For such a great view, the hike up Mount Lycabettus was amazingly easy!
      I loved all the different parts of the city!

  • @kal.Ko1719
    @kal.Ko1719 8 місяців тому +15

    Congratulations for your special presentation on our city ! You are welcome , whenever you want !!😊

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  8 місяців тому +2

      That is so nice of you! I plan on returning one day. My brother and sister-in-law also fell in love with the place during their two weeks in the city!
      Thank you for watching!

  • @johnzacharakis1404
    @johnzacharakis1404 5 місяців тому +12

    You NAILED IT! Hands down the best overview of Athens that I have seen on UA-cam. And I especially appreciated that you did not overplay the negative aspects of the city, which , of course are present there and pretty much every large city in the world

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! I worked really hard to get to as many parts of the city as I could. Even then, I am sure that I could have included more neighborhoods and more places.
      I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

  • @alleuropetravel
    @alleuropetravel 2 місяці тому +4

    Hello from Denmark,
    A truly enjoyable and well presented look at areas of Athens we have never visited but most certainly will be checking out in our next and future visits.
    Thank you very much for the inspiration.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! I am glad that you found the video to be helpful!
      Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment!

  • @m_4710
    @m_4710 9 днів тому +2

    Thank you for your video,I like Athens😢 and your way to present it .
    I wish you wonderful travels and discoveries.🎉

  • @Alex-i3r9x
    @Alex-i3r9x 25 днів тому +2

    I’m moving to Athens from Nashville TN and your video is very helpful. I appreciate all you do. I just don’t know which neighborhood to pick. i subscribed and look forward to your future videos.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  25 днів тому +1

      Thank you! I am happy that you found my video to be useful!
      I appreciate you subscribing.
      Good luck in Athens!

  • @Evan490BC
    @Evan490BC 7 місяців тому +17

    This one of the best tours of Athens I've ever seen! You, sir, are an Athenean!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +5

      That is one of the best compliments that I could ever receive. Thank you!

  • @cash6684
    @cash6684 Місяць тому +3

    Great video! simple, easy to follow introduction to the different neighborhoods of Athens. Really enjoyed it 😊

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  Місяць тому +1

      I am so glad that you liked the video! It was incredibly fun to put it together!
      Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment.

    • @cash6684
      @cash6684 Місяць тому

      I would love for you to do a similar video about Rome if possible (if you haven’t already done one) thank you so much!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  Місяць тому +1

      At this point, I don't have plans to visit Rome. I am hoping to do a similar video about Istanbul in the coming months.
      Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @cash6684
      @cash6684 Місяць тому

      @@oldaloneandfarfromhome I’m looking forward to your Istanbul video. I’ve visited both Athens and Istanbul and wish I had seen your video before I went. I’m definitely a fan of your style!

  • @ΔημητρηςΓεωργακακος
    @ΔημητρηςΓεωργακακος 7 місяців тому +11

    Although you missed some good areas it's the first time that a see a vlogger going out of the ordinary in Athens! Great job!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! There seem to be so many cool spots in Athens. It just means that I will have to return some day!

  • @dirigo69
    @dirigo69 9 місяців тому +11

    I remember back when Ermou was for cars. Way better now.

  • @hcrimmins
    @hcrimmins 2 місяці тому +3

    I remember when Ermou was not a pedestrian street. My sister and I would walk down from Pangrati to shop, especially during Christmas!

  • @georgemacpherson1992
    @georgemacpherson1992 3 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for including my neighborhood Sepolia in your video.

  • @gjmarc
    @gjmarc 6 місяців тому +9

    Nice video, I have been to Athens many times. However we just returned from a trip to Greece. In Athens the first neighbourhood we stayed in was Kolonaki, very nice area and amazing view over the city. The last area we stayed in was Koukaki which was a very young and "hip" place, lots of great places to eat and have coffee or a drink. Thanks for your video gives me some ideas for the next trip (which is next year).

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      Thank you!
      I'm glad that you found something useful in the video.
      Enjoy your next trip to Greece.

  • @ioanniszalouflis3323
    @ioanniszalouflis3323 6 місяців тому +11

    Ζω και εργάζομαι στην γερμανία κατάγομαι όμως από την αθήνα καί παρακολουθώ πολλά βίντεο γυρισμένα στην αθήνα διότι αγαπώ τον τόπο μου ωστόσο όμως το βίντεό σας είναι καταπληκτικό, συγχαρητήρια πολλά

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому +3

      Αυτό είναι τόσο ωραίο που ακούω από εσάς. Σας ευχαριστώ για τα ευγενικά σχόλια και σας ευχαριστώ που παρακολουθήσατε.

  • @s_k12
    @s_k12 8 місяців тому +5

    Great video! Appreciate you giving us a taste of different Athens neighborhoods.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!
      I loved so many different parts of the city that I wanted to put together a video about that.

  • @nikim5051
    @nikim5051 7 місяців тому +7

    Missed the newer middle class and affluent areas such as Kifisia in the north along with the coastal suburbs east of the city center such as Glyfada, Vari, Vouliagmeni...the Athenean Riviera.
    Overall a good video of the city center.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for that! I heard good things about Kifisia, but I never got a chance to visit. It was after I left, that I learned that Glyfada and the other towns along the Athenean Riviera deserved attention too. There is always next time!

    • @spirotarris1925
      @spirotarris1925 7 місяців тому +6

      Kifisia and Glyfada are not classified as middle class suburbs more likely upper class suburbs.

    • @LJ77777
      @LJ77777 6 місяців тому +2

      It’s better to do a separate video for suburbs as they are not Athens neighborhoods like these.

  • @muddywaters538
    @muddywaters538 Місяць тому +2

    I like Sepolia too. I considered moving there because years ago it was affordable, but I ended up buying in Kaisariani. I can't wait for the new Metro line.
    Thank you for this video, it was very informative.

  • @AlaskanRamTravelAdventures
    @AlaskanRamTravelAdventures 10 місяців тому +6

    Another great video from OAAFFH! You sure got to see a lot of Athens during your 5 weeks there. It seems there are so many things to do there, and I'm sure you enjoyed attending the Athens Beer weekend (Christmas edition)! Thanks for sharing about your stay.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  10 місяців тому

      I thought Athens was really special. All the different neighborhoods kept it from feeling like a city of four to five million people.

  • @curious4687
    @curious4687 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video, thank you. Heading to Greece next week and will visit a few of these neighborhoods per your recommendation.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  2 місяці тому

      I appreciate the kind words! You will have a fantastic time in Greece. I can't wait to get back there!

  • @conniep3164
    @conniep3164 7 місяців тому +6

    Excellent video! Usually only the main sights but you’ve given great insights into different neighbourhoods!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! There were still other places that I didn't get to visit, which I'm sure would have been good to visit.
      I appreciate you watching!

  • @lyrical-feline
    @lyrical-feline 3 місяці тому +2

    I really enjoyed your grass roots appreciation of Athens. Your respect and affection for the city and its people is evident. Beyond that, your oversight is informative and I expect useful also when my husband and I finally make to Greece from Australia. Thank you

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! There is so much to like about Greece and Athens! It was such a pleasure to travel to all the different parts of the city.
      You are going to love Greece! I am excited for you!

  • @ΣΠΥΡΟΣΜΑΚΡΗΣ-ρ6ι
    @ΣΠΥΡΟΣΜΑΚΡΗΣ-ρ6ι 6 місяців тому +11

    Ευχαριστουμε φιλε μου πολυ καλη παρουσιαση

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому +1

      Εκτιμώ το γεγονός ότι. Απόλαυσα πολύ τον χρόνο μου στην Αθήνα.

  • @manstarxranx9209
    @manstarxranx9209 10 місяців тому +48

    Greece is the birthplace of democracy and European, and therefore American and world civilization as a whole. And a beautiful country! The Netherlands is a modern, highly developed country! All of Europe is beautiful! I love Europe! Hello everyone from America!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  10 місяців тому +3

      I've enjoyed what I've seen so far and I hope to see much more in the future!
      Thank you for watching!

    • @georgekoul
      @georgekoul 8 місяців тому +2

      Well if you white man your heart and heritage is European

    • @pbohearn
      @pbohearn 7 місяців тому

      @@georgekoulare you white man?

  • @jcstravelfilms
    @jcstravelfilms 8 місяців тому +6

    I really enjoyed your video thank you for the recommendations.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! It was a fun video to shoot as I traveled around to all the different neighborhoods.

  • @stephanieganas6872
    @stephanieganas6872 3 місяці тому +2

    Very nice tour of Athens. You were very lucky to spend 5 weeks in Greece. Enjoy your travels.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому

      I realize that I am very fortunate to travel the way that I do! Athens was awesome and I will certainly return one day.

  • @Travel_Seekers77
    @Travel_Seekers77 10 місяців тому +15

    I will be visiting Athens soon😊 I can't wait to explore the city👊

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  10 місяців тому +3

      I am excited for you!
      The metro is perfect. It will take you to all of the places that I visited.
      Get the five-day card and you can ride as much as you want during that time period. For five days it is less than $10 USD.
      Have a great time!

  • @studiozanetti
    @studiozanetti 6 місяців тому +5

    Great video, one of the better and more comprehensive ones that I’ve seen, you are also a great presenter
    Gia sou 😊

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      That is so nice of you to say! I had a good time going to all of the neighborhoods and putting together the video.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @paulanyc09
    @paulanyc09 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent real video ! Great job

  • @joycestephenson9273
    @joycestephenson9273 9 місяців тому +5

    Great video! So interesting. I’m sure I will watch it again!

  • @gmark1
    @gmark1 3 місяці тому +2

    We stayed for three nights at a hotel (beside an adult theatre) just off Omonia in 2019 and I never felt threatened, even when coming home on foot from a night out at 1 or 2 in the morning after listening to music in the Plaka.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому

      You were in the neighborhood much more than me. I am happy to hear that your experience was a good one!

  • @margaretkristof6082
    @margaretkristof6082 7 місяців тому +3

    We are staying in Sepolia on our trip in May. On Filippoupoleos. I hope our stay is as good as yours. Looking forward to explore this area too.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +1

      Each neighborhood offers something different and it's so easy to get around on the Metro!
      You will have a fantastic time!
      Thank you for watching.

  • @Bambi_Harris_Author
    @Bambi_Harris_Author 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this. I am passionate about ancient ruins, but we are looking forward to our first visit to Greece being one week in Athens (our hotel in Psirri). This helps me plan all our walking excursions. This is wonderful!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому

      That is fantastic! I am so glad that you found this helpful.
      Have a phenomenal time in Athens (and Psirri) you will love it!

  • @hcrimmins
    @hcrimmins 2 місяці тому +2

    Tripodon holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest street in Athens and throughout Europe and has kept the same name for almost 25 centuries. It is in the Plaka.

  • @christinalikoski4937
    @christinalikoski4937 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you ❤
    Greek parents i had was born in Belgium and have never been to Greece.
    Have to admit you have shown me the truth and the beauty of Greece.
    I am looking forward to seeing Sparta and Kithira where my parents came from.
    I still hear my mum saying when she was young, she loved Athens ❤
    Australia 💕 Christina

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comments! I think you would adore Athens if you visited!
      I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

    • @democracysaved2577
      @democracysaved2577 3 місяці тому +2

      I was born in Sparta and left at the age of seven only went back there 2 times now almost 70 years old I seat in front of a computer and see all those beautiful places I never saw and I sit here with tears in my eyes .

    • @christinalikoski4937
      @christinalikoski4937 3 місяці тому +1

      @democracysaved2577
      Hello ❤️
      Funny you said you left Sparta at 7 at the same time I came to Australia when I was 7 🤭 1967
      Why the tears? At least you had a chance to revisit a few times and put you feet on the grounds. I can only dream about it 🤭
      Christina 💕 Australia

  • @GadiKatz
    @GadiKatz 5 місяців тому +3

    We enjoyed your video very much. It assisted us in planning our trip to Athens 🙂

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому +2

      I am very happy that what I put together can be helpful for you!
      You will love Athens!

  • @steliosioannou2800
    @steliosioannou2800 7 місяців тому +5

    Great job, well done! Most beautiful place in the world

  • @taki2003
    @taki2003 7 місяців тому +2

    great video! you do such a wonderful job showing and describing the content! thank you for sharing!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate that! I feel very fortunate to be able to travel and put together my little videos!
      Thank you for watching!

  • @kyuss8237
    @kyuss8237 6 місяців тому +1

    yes, i absolutely agree...the video uploaded here is undoubtedly one of the best about athens i've seen so far. could easily be used as sorta video guide for a future trip

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      That is such a nice thing for you to say! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @M7TOPGEAR
    @M7TOPGEAR 9 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video, your explanation and feel and heartbeat of Athens is elegantly done.

    • @M7TOPGEAR
      @M7TOPGEAR 9 місяців тому +1

      P.S. I subscribed to your channel.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  9 місяців тому

      That makes me feel so good!
      Thank you for watching and especially thank you for subscribing!

  • @magoulianitissa
    @magoulianitissa 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for a truly wonderful presentation of my city.
    Very enjoyable and well informative video.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому +1

      You are very welcome! To be honest though, it was easy to give a good presentation of Athens, as it is a fantastic city!

  • @maryb2323
    @maryb2323 6 місяців тому +4

    Great vlog, very helpful for a short stay

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      I appreciate that! It was my hope that my look at the neighborhoods would be beneficial for others!

  • @tomellis01
    @tomellis01 3 місяці тому +2

    This was a very informative video with new areas highlighted. We are making reservations in one of them.
    We are just starting our slow travels and are looking for quality gear. We have been looking for a good rain jacket and noticed yours. Would you recommend it and what kind is it?
    Thanks, Tom

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the kind words!
      Sorry that I didn't get back to you sooner. I had to access my jacket to find out exactly the brand and type. It is a Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell. I bought it over a year ago, but I think the link shows the same jacket.
      www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-stormline-stretch-rain-shell-mens-bld00q3?CMP_SKU=BLD00Q3&MER=0406&skid=BLD00Q3-OCT-S&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&:G%7Cs:BC%7Cct:Shopping%7Cct2:pmax%7Cg:xx%7Cc1:Apparel%7Cc2:xx%7Cb:xx%7Cmt:xx&BLD00Q3-OCT-S_mca-7811_sig-CjwKCAjwoJa2BhBPEiwA0l0ImJRZdSge3hKTnAeqYX_o6P9k-gm-Qvv-GTP7eHnH-iL6OSrval4BhRoCA6EQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoJa2BhBPEiwA0l0ImJRZdSge3hKTnAeqYX_o6P9k-gm-Qvv-GTP7eHnH-iL6OSrval4BhRoCA6EQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
      I hope this helps!

  • @DDan19
    @DDan19 3 місяці тому +2

    What a lovely video!.. Thank you sir..
    By the way ..I love Athens!❤️❤️❤️

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому +1

      I am so glad that you liked the video!
      There is so much to love about Athens!

  • @manosk1705
    @manosk1705 5 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful video, I learned much I didn’t know, thank you!!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому +1

      I'm so glad that you found something to like about the video!
      Thank you for watching!

  • @88Seabass88-n5n
    @88Seabass88-n5n 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video, incredibly helpful. The only addition I would make for next time is Kifisia, which is a wonderful place in the mountains.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  5 місяців тому

      Thank you and I've come to realize that I truly missed out by not going to Kifisia. It seems like a place that I would have really enjoyed.
      Thank you for watching and for the suggestion!

  • @wendylabadie7802
    @wendylabadie7802 7 місяців тому +3

    Great video, very interesting and pleasant to watch! It's clear and joyful, it really makes us wanna watch the whole episode 😊 Just subscribed. If there was a way for you to add French subtitles it would be amazing, I know some people that would be very interested!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +1

      That is so nice of you to say! It makes me happy when someone appreciates my video and takes the time to comment.
      As for subtitles in French, apparently that is something that can be done within UA-cam. This might help:
      support.google.com/youtube/answer/100078?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
      Thank you for watching!

    • @wendylabadie7802
      @wendylabadie7802 6 місяців тому

      @@oldaloneandfarfromhome Perfect! It works rather well indeed. Thanks!

  • @amacon
    @amacon 3 місяці тому +3

    "there are many other places that i never even had a chance to visit", this is a key phrase for every visitor. Athens is not the Acropolis only.. a lot of things are waiting to be discovered yet in the area. Think of it as a treasure hunt!!!

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  3 місяці тому

      I try to keep that in mind whenever I present a new place on video.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @mikekatsaros1829
    @mikekatsaros1829 7 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations great presentation.
    Thank you

  • @MrTookiebab
    @MrTookiebab 6 днів тому +2

    Excellent information for a first time visitor. What’s the best area for hotel stay in December? Visiting for a week. Arriving December last week in December. Staying for NYE. TIA.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 днів тому

      If you are going to be in Athens for just a short time, I would recommend the Plaka neighborhood. That's especially good for a first-time visitor and puts you close to all of the attractions that you will want to see. Even then, jump on the metro a time or two and check out some of the other neighborhoods.
      I hope you have a fantastic time!
      Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment.

  • @spirotarris1925
    @spirotarris1925 7 місяців тому +5

    I was born in Australia and spent 12 years in Sepolia ( Σεπόλια ) Athens back in 1975. It's one of few typical Greek middle-class neighbourhoods not influenced with multicultural migration. It's very important for Greek people to know interact & mingle with their neighbours. As it was said to me in 2018 ( έχει γειτονιά ακόμη ). The neighbourhood still exists.

  • @brasni1
    @brasni1 6 місяців тому +3

    Well done !

  • @Mavroudass
    @Mavroudass 4 місяці тому +2

    Great video.Greetings from Athens

  • @Niki-tu7jz
    @Niki-tu7jz 10 місяців тому +13

    Love Greece 🇬🇷♥️🇬🇷♥️🇬🇷

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  10 місяців тому

      There is plenty to love about Greece and there is a lot more of it that I would like to see!

  • @vanessakealer9752
    @vanessakealer9752 Місяць тому +1

    Hey, I tried to figure out where you at in the introduction by finding that coffee place, but wasn't successful. Where is it?

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  Місяць тому

      I think the one you are talking about is Mikel Coffee in Sepolia. That has an address listed as Dyrrachiou 59.
      I hope that helps and thank you for watching!

  • @kloatlanta
    @kloatlanta 7 місяців тому +5

    Thissio is my favorite.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому +1

      That's the great thing. Everyone can find a neighborhood that they love!

  • @anilakazimi2669
    @anilakazimi2669 2 місяці тому +1

    This video was so perfect

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  2 місяці тому

      That is so very nice of you to say!
      Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment!

  • @maximilllllien
    @maximilllllien 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for your video. What camera do you use ? the image is incredibly bright ;thanks

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  4 місяці тому +1

      You are welcome!
      I use GoPro cameras. This video was shot on the Hero 11 Black. The image quality, the built in stabilization and the cost make it hard to beat when you are traveling light.

    • @maximilllllien
      @maximilllllien 4 місяці тому

      @@oldaloneandfarfromhome Thank you very much !! :)

  • @manolisdiamantakis1606
    @manolisdiamantakis1606 6 місяців тому +2

    weeldone nice presentation of my neighbor

  • @almelnat7020
    @almelnat7020 6 місяців тому +2

    Συγχαρητήρια! Ο άνδρας μου δεν κατάφερε να φτάσει στο επίπεδο σου στα ελληνικά μετά από 24 χρόνια γάμου.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      Πίστεψέ με. Αν όχι για την εφαρμογή μετάφρασης μου, θα είχα χαθεί τελείως.
      ευχαριστούμε που παρακολουθήσατε

  • @michellebowers8652
    @michellebowers8652 7 місяців тому +3

    A map would be helpful

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  7 місяців тому

      I agree. I wish I had added one to this video!
      Thank you for watching and thanks for the suggestion, as well.

  • @andreavgr
    @andreavgr Місяць тому +1

    Very good video. However I'm an Athenian and I avoid Omonoia like the plague. 😂

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  Місяць тому

      Thank you!
      I understand. All I can talk about are my experiences. You have had much more exposure to the neighborhood than me.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @minaximoti7992
    @minaximoti7992 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @terrydonegan1622
    @terrydonegan1622 Місяць тому

    God bless you and Ephcharisto

  • @kyrakardia2165
    @kyrakardia2165 2 місяці тому

    Ecxept Peiraius you did not mentioned the whole coast line of Athens . Faliro, Alimos, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni etc. The best places....

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  2 місяці тому

      I didn't mention those towns along the coast, because I wasn't able to spend time there. It gives me a good reason to return one day!

  • @greekdriver9173
    @greekdriver9173 8 місяців тому +2

    Best GREECE -GR !

  • @LJ77777
    @LJ77777 6 місяців тому +1

    How could you not include Pagrati? 😢
    Otherwise a good video.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      There are many other neighborhoods that I would have loved to visit and could have been great additions to the video!

  • @konstantinosstamatopoulos425
    @konstantinosstamatopoulos425 6 місяців тому +1

    I will be nice if you added faliro, glyfada, vouliagmeni, varkiza

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      I have especially heard great things about Glyfada. There are certainly many more great places in Athens that I didn't get a chance to visit.
      Thank you for watching!

    • @konstantinosstamatopoulos425
      @konstantinosstamatopoulos425 6 місяців тому

      Anyway, excellent video!

    • @LJ77777
      @LJ77777 6 місяців тому

      Those are not neighborhoods of Athens, however. They are their own towns.

  • @Fegga1955
    @Fegga1955 6 місяців тому

    I don’t go to Omonia nights🙏

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому

      I can understand that, although I never felt uncomfortable in the areas that I visited after dark.

  • @simossosias3727
    @simossosias3727 6 місяців тому

    There is much not to like about Athens. Just leave your 2 mile safe radius and walk westwards.

    • @oldaloneandfarfromhome
      @oldaloneandfarfromhome  6 місяців тому +2

      This is a travel blog, so I talk about the places that I visit. I realize that there might be parts of the city, where it is inadvisable to travel. Such is the case with virtually every metropolis.

  • @mrporsche4236
    @mrporsche4236 6 місяців тому

    Greece as we know it today was formed in 1831 thats why you will never see a map that says greece before then. Greece in latin means combination of countries which it is. The hellenic people down south have been there for a long time and know greece is a modern country as it stands today. But even athens is built by the romans. Beautiful place

    • @aloq7446
      @aloq7446 6 місяців тому

      Φοβερή μορφωση

    • @G_Sachs
      @G_Sachs 3 місяці тому

      Had you taken your medicine before commenting ?
      Ancient Athens my illiterate friend was built many-many Centuries before Roman Empire conquered the region.

    • @G_Sachs
      @G_Sachs 3 місяці тому

      Your ignorance is overwhelming! According to you "Greece is a combination of different countries?"
      I suggest that you must prepare your Dissertation with these brand-new "research" and "ideas" and please do submit it to the Faculty of the famous Harvard University. For sure, you will be awarded the PhD Degree "in Advanced (Turkish/Albanian/Slavo-Skopian choose your origin) Stupidity" !

  • @ajklajman1434
    @ajklajman1434 6 місяців тому

    I visited Athens and hated it, horrible time.

  • @ninanina164
    @ninanina164 3 місяці тому

    I have been warn to stay away deom Omionia

  • @Neptune_rs
    @Neptune_rs 6 місяців тому

    They all look the same

  • @aliartosian6808
    @aliartosian6808 9 місяців тому

    Literally recommending the worst areas 😂😭don't listen to this brudda

  • @orenc1978
    @orenc1978 4 місяці тому +1

    Tip from me: DON'T go to Athens. Except from 1-2 places, it's a complete SHITHOLE

  • @eleni-music3674
    @eleni-music3674 7 місяців тому +2

    Animals are not our slaves or food please Go Vegan for them 💚🌱🙏
    Animals are with us not for us. Please go vegan for life 💚🌱🙏

  • @eleni-music3674
    @eleni-music3674 7 місяців тому +3

    Don't you feel remorse for your crimes against these innocent creatures?
    Don't you see that they love life like you and don't want to die?
    Don't you see how much they are afraid of dying and scream out of fear?
    Do you want someone to treat you and your family or loved ones like this?
    If you have an iota of compassion and conscience, stop this dirty work.
    (Eating meat is a crime)
    is the product of violence and murder, not food.🤬🤬

    • @aloq7446
      @aloq7446 6 місяців тому

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