Athens - Post Report Question and Answers

If you move here, you can leave behind your:

Large vehicle. - Jan 2023


Stuff, in my experience, you won't have room for it. - Mar 2022


Human dignity, respect for others and self respect. I could go on about this. - Feb 2018


Large automobile. - Oct 2017


Gigantic car and ego. - Dec 2016


Surf boards, skate boards and roller skates. Biking is a challenge also, but doable. Strollers are a challenge also. Terrible infrastructure! - Sep 2013


Customer service minimums (don't exist) and your confidence that you can drive anywhere (Greeks are the worst drivers on earth, or close to it). Also our very heavy weather gear, unless you go skiing. - Jul 2012


winter coat. - Jun 2010


Some say your coats, I don't agree. It does get chilly here. Your impatience, they do things here on Greek time. Leave behind your jogging stroller, you really can't use it here. - Jan 2009


Dreams that the Greeks are deep thinkers or philosophers. Those people are long gone. The modern Greeks are basically ungovernable and riot at the drop of a hat. - Dec 2008


Expectations that Greece is anything like anywhere else in Europe. It's very unique. - Jun 2008


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