Greece may be one of the most fascinating cities in the world. With its rich history and diverse culture, you will surely have fun touring the city and seeing the ancient structures that has defined a great ancient civilization. But how beautiful the place is does not mean that you will be having a good time while on a Greece vacation. Your trip will always depend on how well you packed and how well you planned each and every detail of the trip.
Remember that no matter how great a city is, it is still not your home town and therefore, you will not be as familiar with it s you are when you are on a city that you have lived in. Because of this, it is important that you always be prepared for any eventualities and to always have back-ups inside your bag.
Yes, what you bring to the trip can help you a lot. It will determine whether you will be comfortable on the trip, whether you will be safe and whether you will get lost. Here are some of the things that you can bring to your trip in Greece to help make the trip more comfortable and enjoyable.
Map
This is one of the essentials of the trip. Without it, the chance of getting lost is greater. If you cant find a map before you leave, you can always buy from the airport or you can get one from the hotel lobby where you will be saying. If however you will be backpacking, make sure that you first get a map from the local tourism office or from the local bookstore. Check the language used before buying.
Another tip with maps is to always have the place you are staying encircled. Ask the receptionist to do it. That way, you will have a reference just in case you get lost. You can just easily point to the encircled place if you want to ask for directions. Remember that not all of the locals will be able to understand and speak English.
Phrase book
This is another vital ingredient in making sure that you will be prepared should something happen. If you cant find a small phrasebook, you can always ask the hotel or the place where you are staying for some phrases that you may need. For instance, you may want to ask how to say, Where is this place? Or maybe the phrase Help. Think of phrases that will help you get help should you need it.
Comfortable shoes
When on a vacation, try to use a comfortable running shoes. Remember that you will be walking a lot during the trip. It will not be good to suddenly have your shoes broken in the middle of a tour or develop muscle spasms from all the walking. Comfy shoes will also make you more mobile and more able to run should you need to run during emergency situations.
Raincoat
You will never know what the weather will be. So it is always good to be prepared. When going out, make sure that you have a raingear with you always. That way, should it rain, you will have something to protect you. A jacket will do with a hood but you can also bring a foldable umbrella.