Yes! Just like the rest of Europe, most citizens speak 2-3 languages.
Yes! It is a large island and you will need a car to explore.
Demetri always orders euros from Bank of America before a trip. Caitie always finds an ATM or exchange service when she arrives.
Yes, just inform your card of your travel. Also, make sure your card has NO foreign transaction fees!
No, you need an international driver's license from AAA. You should also bring your US driver's license.
Men: Suit & Tie Women: Cocktail/Semi-Formal
Coffee – καφέ – kafe Greek Coffee – ελληνικό καφέ – elliniko kafe – or referred to as simply “ελληνικό” or “elliniko” Frappe – φραπέ – frappe Espresso – εσπρέσο – espresso Cappuccino – καπουτσίνο – kapoutsino Decaf – ντεκαφεϊνέ – dekafeine These are a few basic ways to order coffees in the Greek language. Here are your two options. Both work equally as well. A coffee, please. – Έναν καφέ, παρακαλώ – Enan kafe parakalo I would like a coffee, please. – Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ παρακαλώ – tha ithela enan kafe parakalo. In addition, there are different combinations of coffee drinks that you will need to know. A Greek coffee sweet/medium/plain – Έναν ελληνικό γλυκό / μέτριο / σκέτο – Enan elliniko glyko/metrio/sketo A double Greek coffee – Έναν ελληνικό διπλό – enan elliniko diplo A frappe sweet/medium/plain – Ένα φραπέ γλυκό / μέτριο / σκέτο – ena frappe glyko/metrio/sketo A frappe with milk/ without milk – Ένα φραπέ με γάλα / χωρίς γάλα – ena frappe me gala/horis gala
We have rented an Airbnb villa with a private pool in Prines! Visitors welcome for a swim. We are landing in Heraklion July 7 and leaving Crete on July 30. We will be in Rethymno from July 7 - 16. Then we are traveling to other parts of the island.