Greece first timer — need advice
Started by PerthPete · 15 Mar 2026 · 1782 views
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15 Mar 2026 at 22:48
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:29
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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16 Mar 2026 at 12:01
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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16 Mar 2026 at 17:01
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:03
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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17 Mar 2026 at 02:49
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 06:34
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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17 Mar 2026 at 09:49
This matches my experience. Greece is great value for money.
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17 Mar 2026 at 16:56
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 17:39
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:09
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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18 Mar 2026 at 06:21
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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18 Mar 2026 at 07:10
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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18 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 05:19
How's the daytime scene there compared to Thailand?
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19 Mar 2026 at 06:02
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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19 Mar 2026 at 14:13
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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19 Mar 2026 at 18:39
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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