Welcome to Greece
Greece is a nation in southeast Europe that is home to thousands of distinctive Islands. Greece is renowned for having stunning beaches.
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Travel Tips
– Unsure if you need a visa to enter? Click here and you can find out
– Have some change on you because in certain parts of Europe the public washrooms are not free. They typically cost about 0.50 – 1 euro.
– Be very careful about your phone and wallet on public transit and big crowds as pickpocket is an issue
– Cant hurt to bring a portable battery pack in case your phone runs out of battery
– Pack comfortable shoes, lots of walking
Thing to Know
Travel Documentation: Canadians and US citizens do not need a visa for up to 90 days. Please note passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of travel
Language: The official language of Greece is Greek, however English is widely spoken
Money: The official currency of Greece is the EURO. When I was in Greece majority of the restaurants prefer cards but cash was also accepted.
Outlet: Be sure to purchase a travel adapter as the voltage if different in Europe than Canada/US. In Europe it is 220V – 240V whereas in Canada it is 120V
Cellphone Use:
You have a few options when it comes to using your phone.
WIFI only – In large European cities there is free WIFI in most, if not all the cafes, restaurants, shopping malls and more. You can easily get around the city with only WIFI.
Airlo – This is an application that provides you with an E-SIM. You just purchase the data plan you require, follow the instructions and you can use your E-SIM once you get to your destination. This is only for data.
Roam-like-home – A lot of phone plans have a flat rate you pay every day and you can use your phone like you do in your home country.
SIM – You can look for a carrier once you land and get a pre-paid data plan with them.
