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Driving In Greece – Driving Laws And Road Rules 2025

Last Updated on: January 5, 2025 by RealGreekExperiences

Driving in Greece is a great way to explore the country. This article includes driving laws, road rules and tips that will help you survive if you are planning to drive in Greece.

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Best Day Trips From Thessaloniki – Guide For 2025

Last Updated on: December 6, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

A guide to the best day trips from Thessaloniki Greece. Includes organized full day tours, and ideas for activities near the city.

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Greece In February – Visiting Greece In The Off-season

Last Updated on: December 6, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

Few people visit Greece in February. Yet, winter in Greece can be extremely rewarding, especially if you aren’t interested in beach time. Here is all you need to know if you are visiting Greece in February.

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Greece In January – Weather And Best Places To Visit

Last Updated on: October 21, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

Few tourists visit Greece in January. Yet, the Mediterranean country is an interesting destination to visit during winter. Here is all you need to know if you decide to take a January holiday in Greece.

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Tipping In Greece – Do You Tip In Greece And How Much

Last Updated on: July 7, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

When it comes to tipping in Greece, it is customary to tip between 10% or 15% of the bill, or to round it up. This Greece tipping guide explains the tipping culture for restaurants, taxi drivers, tour guides and many other services in Greece.

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26 Unique Greek Souvenirs To Buy When Visiting Greece

Last Updated on: August 4, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

The best souvenirs from Greece include food, drink, decorations, instruments, games, clothing items and lots more! Here’s everything you need to know about the best things to buy in Greece. Written by a local.

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How To Book A Train Ticket In Greece In 2025

Last Updated on: December 19, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

How to book a train ticket in Greece in 2025, and a few tips that will get you the best price possible. You will need to use the Hellenic Train website.

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How To Get From Athens To Thessaloniki By Train

Last Updated on: March 22, 2025 by RealGreekExperiences

I love traveling on the train from Athens to Thessaloniki. Here is all you need to know if you want to travel by train in Greece, including how to book your tickets and how to get to the train stations.

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How to take a COVID test in Greece – PCR and rapid antigen tests

Last Updated on: December 19, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

Where to take a Covid test in Greece. Includes places like Athens, Piraeus, Santorini, Mykonos, and other popular places in Greece.

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Is Greece Expensive? No It’s Not, And Here’s Why!

Last Updated on: August 21, 2025 by RealGreekExperiences

Travelling around Greece on a budget is absolutely possible. In this article, I’ve included a breakdown of our island-hopping vacation in May – June 2021.

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