Trip to Greece

[Zeppo 0]

I just won a trip to Greece!!! I'm so excited that I needed to share.

Unfortunately, it's the flight only...and I'm broke.

I know skydivers are great people, does anyone here know a dropzone over there that could give me a place to sleep (and of course a place to jump
Thanks everyone, you're always so helpful.

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[unformed 0]

When are you going?

If you're going in the summer, and you can make it out to Ios (one of the Cyclades), its one of the biggest party spots in Europe. (like Europe's version of Cancun), you can stay there pretty cheap too.

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[JAC 0]

Lucky!!! How'd you do that? I want to win too.
Thinking about going there next summer.... but the tickets are outrageous!

[Zeppo 0]

I actually have to travel before the end of the year, so i'm on a pretty tight timeline.

I was thinking of going for the first week of december. What is the weather like over there, does it get very cold?

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[Zeppo 0]

they were given to my company, and we had a draw for the tickets...I was the lucky winner (of 12 people) But if I can't find a really cheap place to stay...then I can't afford to go

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[PLFXpert 0]

Bring a tent. Sleep on the beach. Wouldn't be my first choice, but I'd take it over not going at all.

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[Zeppo 0]

That's BRILLIANT...I can't believe I didn't think of that.

I'll definitely have to bring my tent (this is if I can't find anything else...here's hoping)

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[unformed 0]

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I actually have to travel before the end of the year, so i'm on a pretty tight timeline.

I was thinking of going for the first week of december. What is the weather like over there, does it get very cold?

I'd check the weather.com. I'm sure they know better than I do. In the summer (I was there in August) it was absolutely beautiful, but now it's winter. It's meditaranean, so I would expect it to be like the Caribbean, really nice.

but once again, weather.com should probably be able to tell you better.

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[NWFlyer 2]

Googled "Greece on a budget" and found this:

http://www.greecetravel.com/backpacking/

There's probably a "Let's Go" guidebook for Greece - maybe your local library has it.

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[Lindercles 0]

Tent? Who needs a tent? I spent a bit of time in the Cyclades a while back, and on a small island called Anafi (just west of Santorini), I slept on the beach for a couple nights. Just dig a hole, build a fire, put rocks in the fire for a couple hours, then put the rocks in the hole and cover with sand. Bam, instant warm bed.

BTW, to answer your question about weather, Greece gets pretty fucking cold in the winter.

[unformed 0]

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couple nights. Just dig a hole, build a fire, put rocks in the fire for a couple hours, then put the rocks in the hole and cover with sand. Bam, instant warm bed.

Fuck-ing A, man. I have never thought of that. That is fucking genius.

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[n2skdvn 0]

I'll be in Greece at the end of this week going to santorini,athens,and mykonos I check prices out there if ya want.

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[Zeppo 0]

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I'll be in Greece at the end of this week going to santorini,athens,and mykonos I check prices out there if ya want.

My trip is to Athens, so prices in that area would be great. I'd like to spend as little as possible, while doing as much as possible. I suspect that will end up being ALOT of walking. (I hope the DZ isn't very far)

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[n2skdvn 0]

the sub system in athens is good to get around on and the akropilos is 12 euro to see everything there.
ill give ya more details as im going back there in a few day to finish touring and go to the hardrock cafe there.

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[jakee 1,595]

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the sub system in athens is good to get around on and the akropilos is 12 euro to see everything there.

Must, must, must go to see the Parthenon and the rest of the Akropolis! Look up some of the history and architecture too if you don't know it already

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[n2skdvn 0]

well I will be there 2 more times so I think i'll get to see most of it. I've seen all of costal eroupe so far this summer.

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[jakee 1,595]

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well I will be there 2 more times so I think i'll get to see most of it. I've seen all of costal eroupe so far this summer.

Good stuff, thats way better than me. Have you seen any other ancient stuff like the Oracle of Delphi?

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[n2skdvn 0]

got most of acropolis last time going to the temple of zeuse this time and anything else i can squeeze in.

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[Lindercles 0]

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Good stuff, thats way better than me. Have you seen any other ancient stuff like the Oracle of Delphi?

I have, and if you ever get a chance, do it. That is one of the most awesome places I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. But be careful of local bus drivers on mountain passes (no shit, there I was). Also, the locals are really nice and if you're not careful the local barmen will fill you full of raki and regale you with stories of the war.