"My Best Years on Greek Isles" Greece by Pinoy

Greece Travel Guide: 34,377 reviews and 74,325 photos

From the city of Athens to the island of Kos to the town of Thessaloniki, memories always come to me everytime I see a picture of Greece on a billboard magazine or on a TV travel network. This fond memories linger forever, because of the fun I'd experienced on the islands, of the thousands of archeological sites I'd visited, and most importantly of all the Greeks I'd befriended.

It was June of 1987 when my college friends and I first traveled to Greece. During that time we were courageous enough to fly in with a little US$ in our pocket. Those days we spent US$10/day, stayed on hotels' rooftop or set up our sleeping bag (most of the time w/o a tent) on a camping ground, used the 25 cents bathroom for personal necessities, and did some odd jobs in some restraurants and tavernas. It lasted for three summer fun years.

After college, my friends went to pursue their post-graduate studies. As for me I took a year off before went back to school for my MBA and continued traveling back and forth to Greece until January of 1994.

These selected photos displayed on this travel page reflected the fun and memories I (or we) have had for the past eight years.

Last visit to Greece: Jan 1994
Intro Updated May 8, 2004
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Reviews (21)

Poros Island Off The Beaten Path (6)

Poros Island is also close to Athens. Its a lovely and family oriented island. more travel advice

Tolis, Don, Kosta on Kos Island - Greece

Sail to Kos Island Off The Beaten Path (6)

By ferry-boat from Athens to Kos Island is at least 18-hour of sailing. When traveling in a group, rent a cabin. Cabin... more travel advice

The island of Santorini Off The Beaten Path (6)

The beautiful people and the clear blue water beaches will satisfy your urges as well as the red rocks of the beaches. more travel advice

Hydra Island Off The Beaten Path (6)

Take a moment to cruise to this island, not far from the city of Athens. more travel advice

Things to Do (4)
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Comments (24)

kostastombras Jun 30, 2008 at 1:07 PM Report Abuse

hello carlo nice memories. hugs and kisses from athens
eitakorlando Jan 16, 2002 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

I can`t wait to go!!!
patrikske Nov 30, 2001 at 12:24 PM Report Abuse

Great page, lovely pictures !
Alphons Sep 30, 2001 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

very good page.
o00o Sep 4, 2001 at 3:55 AM Report Abuse

Great page
Ronald_T Aug 30, 2001 at 1:01 PM Report Abuse

Excellent Greece page Carlo...
jmarkoos Aug 30, 2001 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

great i like Greece
globetrott Aug 9, 2001 at 5:58 PM Report Abuse

- a great page and lovely pictures !!
naranja Jun 26, 2001 at 8:51 AM Report Abuse

Great page! Great islands!
Geoff_Wright Jun 24, 2001 at 9:37 AM Report Abuse

Great page. I went to a Greek wedding in Cyprus.