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Backpacking in Greece?

  • Greece is the classic among backpacking destinations.
  • Characteristics: island hopping, many traveling nationalities, very relaxed.

Traveling in Greece?

  • A trip through Greece is one trip where you alternate ancient locations with traditional islands and eating and drinking in characteristic waterfront tents.
  • Cities and islands spotting: Athens, Corfu, Cyclades, Nafplion, Sporades.
  • Animals spotting: bee-eaters, dolphins, Hague chersos, land turtles, dabblers, sea turtles.

Studying in Greece?

  • Studies: basically all subjects and forms of education can be found. Studies such as archeology, biology (marine studies), drama, philosophy and technical studies predominate.
  • Study cities: in Athens you will find the better universities and educational institutions.
  • Characteristics: education is of increasing quality.

Internships in Greece?

  • Internships: internships can be found in all sectors of society. The tourism sector has the most offers.
  • Internship cities and islands: Athens, Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Thessaloniki.
  • Characteristics: the work culture is generally Mediterranean.

Volunteering in Greece?

  • Volunteer projects: especially in the social sectors, nature management and animal care.
  • Animal projects: protection of dolphins, dogs, cats and sea turtles.
  • Characteristics: volunteering possible from 1 or 2 weeks to several months.

Working in Greece?

  • Jobs: temporary work can be found mainly in the sectors: hospitality and tourism such as at diving schools and in the travel sector.
  • Characteristics: the work culture can vary considerably from island to island and location to location.

Working as a digital nomad in Greece?

  • Favorite cities and islands: there is almost no place or island that does not have its own charm, so there is a nice location for everyone.
  • Characteristics: great relaxed places where good life is often more important than working life.

Living in Greece?

  • Language: English is spoken almost everywhere. In the smaller remote villages you will have to learn some Greek.
  • Characteristics: The special Greek atmosphere, hospitality and mentality can be found especially further away from the famous touristy islands and top locations. Athens is also a relaxed city most of the year, if you compare it to many other cities in the world.

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What are typical Greek habits, food customs, recipes and philosophies in Greece?

What are typical Greek habits, food customs, recipes and philosophies in Greece?

What are the customs in Greece regarding food?

  • Greeks love good food, and eating out. Small snacks (mezes) are often eaten before dinner with a drink.
  • Greek food is quite simple, without elaborate sauces or many herbs. However, a lot of olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano and onion are used to give the food flavour.
  • Olive oil and olive trees can be found everywhere in Greece. The Greeks love their olive oil.
  • Mezedes, these are the Greek tapas. Keftedes, salad, calamaris, souvlaki, octopus, spanakopita (spinach and feta in dough).
  • There are still many Turkish influences to be found in the Greek cuisine, such as the sweet bakeries (zaharoplasteio) where baklava is usually also sold.
  • The Greeks eat late, around 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM or even 11:00 PM with a lot of ouzo (anis drink with 40% alcohol) and cosy moments around the dining table.

What are the best recipes in Greece?

  • Specialities in Greece Dolmades: Stuffed vine leaves.
  • Missed: Tomatoes, peppers and courgettes stuffed with rice.
  • Moussaka: Eggplant with lamb, cinnamon and red wine.
  • Souvlaki: Roasted meat.
  • Horiatiki: Greek salad with real feta cheese and olives.

What are the best drinks in Greece?

  • Greek mountain (herbal) tea.
  • In Greece you are allowed to drink alcohol from the age of 16.
  • Greek wine is very affordable and easy to drink.
  • Although not everyone likes it, Retsina is a special type of wine made with pine resin.
  • Ouzo: Strong aniseed drink.
  • Greek coffee is strong, and many Greeks therefore add enormous amounts of sugar to it. 

What are notable holidays and festivals in Greece?

  • A Greek year revolves around saints' days and festivals. Most people are conventionally devoted to a saint, areas, stations, boats, you name it. Did you know that name days are more important than birthdays? And of course, take the Mediterranean ones to celebrate it all!
  • Panigiria is a party where everyone/the entire village comes together to celebrate. Music, food (souvlaki), the syrto, the sirtaki and other dances are ingredients of this party. On May 25th, Greek Independence Day celebrates the revolution against the Turks. Every city loves parades, with the most impressive military parade in Athens. May 25th is also a Greek Orthodox religious holiday.
  • On O(c)hi day, which is on October 28th, every year the Greeks celebrate their resistance against the occupation of Italian structures of strategic areas in Greece. Ohi means no.
  • From June to September, the Hellenic Festival is held in various places in Greece. With music, dance and theater performances in the Odeion of Herod in Athens and classical Greek tragedies in the amphitheater in Epidaurus.

What are the notable habits in Greece?

  • The Greeks are often very warm and temperamental people who elevate hospitality as an art. There is often contact (arm or shoulder) and kissing, both by men and women naked. A conversation within a conversation is not acceptable.
  • A Mediterranean standard is everything in moderation and was invented by the Greek philosopher Cleobulus. It is the key to good living.
  • Messimeri is the Greek siesta, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Shops are closed, people have lunch or sleep.
  • The Greeks meaningfully put plates on the floor after the meal. This tradition is typically Greek, but already forbidden. It is dangerous because of the flying scraps. If your plates fly around, it may be because the restaurant has a license.

 

How does healthcare work in Greece, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

How does healthcare work in Greece, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

How does the healthcare system work in Greece?

What is the quality of healthcare in Greece?

  • In general, the quality of healthcare in Greece is good, although there can be differences between urban and rural areas. The country also has the highest number of medical professionals per capita in Europe.
  • Greece has a national health system (ESY) that aims to provide free healthcare to all residents. The system consists of both public and private providers.
  • In Greece, there are general and specialized hospitals. The former are hospitals that offer all types of care, while specialized hospitals focus on a field of expertise and often work with a specific referral. There are also medical clinics (poliklinika) where you can find specialized doctors such as gynecologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, etc.
  • It is not very difficult to find a pharmacy in Greece, especially in the city. Look for a green cross and you found the pharmacy. Most pharmacists can also give good advice for minor problems. Please note that most pharmacies close around noon and then open again in the evening. Ambulances (EKAV) are generally fast in the cities, but less efficient in rural areas or on the islands. EKAV helicopters and taxis can be used here.
  • Call 116 in case of emergency, or 112 if they do not speak English.

How does the public healthcare system work in Greece?

  • Expats who live, work or retire in Greece can join the public healthcare system. Healthcare is often free and good, especially in the cities.
  • To join the public healthcare system, a contribution to the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) must be made. The IKA, will then provide a kind of social security card (AMKA).
  • If you are self-employed, you can register with the OAEE instead of the IKA.
  • Family members including your spouse (if not working), parents, unmarried children living at home and children with a disability are also covered by the social insurance.
  • In general, medical care is free when using providers affiliated with IKA. This applies to medical transport, general and specialist care, laboratory tests and pregnancy care. A contribution is usually requested for medicines.
  • English is usually spoken in health centres, but it can be difficult in small villages or smaller hospitals.
  • EU residents can also use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to use public healthcare during the first 90 days in the country.

How does the private healthcare system work in Greece?

  • There are many private institutions in Greece. These institutions are often better, because they are not so dependent on the economic situation in the country and use much more advanced technology.
  • Treatment in a private institution is not covered by the IKA and is often quite expensive.
  • The main reason why many locals and foreigners have private insurance is because not all care is covered by public insurance. Waiting times in private hospitals are also generally shorter and there is a greater chance that healthcare staff will speak English.

How is the general practitioner arranged in Greece?

  • General practitioners are the first point of care in Greece, but unlike many other countries with a GP system, you do not need a referral to see a specialist.

How is the dentist arranged in Greece?

  • Dental care is of good quality in Greece and there are many providers.
  • In general, you must make an appointment with the dentist in advance for treatment. You cannot just walk-in. During your first visit, you can register with the clinic so that follow-up appointments are easy to make.
  • Dental care is partly free through social insurance. If you have a lot of dental problems, it may be wise to take out private insurance.

How is pregnancy care arranged in Greece?

  • Maternity care is free through the public system. The care is also of good quality with extensive checks and tests.
  • Private care is expensive, but does provide access to specialists, private hospitals and shorter waiting times.
  • When you are pregnant, you have to arrange everything yourself. Your GP can help you with this, but you can also register with a specialist and make your first appointments yourself. There are local websites in English to find (reviews of) health practitioners.
  • The costs via private care can be quite high. Hospital births are expensive.
  • In recent years, home births have become increasingly popular, although hospital births are still the most popular option. Public insurance does not cover the costs of a home birth. When an emergency occurs during the birth and you will have to go to a public hospital by ambulance. The transportation is covered.
  • The midwife will draw up a birth certificate, which you will have to take with you to postnatal appointments.
  • Depending on the circumstances, abortion is legal up to 12, 19 or 24 weeks.

How safe or unsafe is a trip or stay in Greece?

What should you pay attention to in terms of safety in Greece?

  • Greece is generally a safe country with a low crime rate, especially outside the big cities.
  • Pickpocketing does occur in large, tourist areas. Be especially careful at busy markets and when taking public transportation.
  • Political protests and strikes are common, especially in Athens. These are usually peaceful, but can sometimes get out of hand. Avoid large crowds.
  • In summer, there is a high risk of forest fires, especially on islands and in dry areas.
  • Greece is located in a seismically active zone, so minor earthquakes are common.

What should you look out for in terms of diseases in Greece?

  • In summer, temperatures can exceed 40°C, which can cause heat exhaustion or sunstroke. Drink plenty of water and avoid excessive sun exposure in summer.
  • In some areas, especially in summer, mosquitoes can transmit diseases. 

What should you pay attention to when it comes to traffic in Greece?

  • Traffic in Greece is quite chaotic and unpredictable. People often ignore traffic rules and drive aggressively.
  • The roads in the cities are usually narrow and busy. In the countryside, the roads are often poorly maintained.
  • Many locals use scooters, which can be quite chaotic.
  • In cities such as Athens, the metro and bus network is good, but on islands and in remote areas you often have to rely on cars or boats.
  • Taxis are relatively cheap, but some drivers try to rip off tourists. Ridesharing is limited.
  • If you travel a lot between the islands, be prepared to take into account ferry delays due to weather conditions.

What work and travel insurance policies are suitable for short and long stays in Greece?

  • Is the trip to Greece and your return sufficiently covered? Are you sufficiently covered before, during and after your activities? Which insurance best suits your trip and your activity? Read more about insurances for abroad on JoHoinsurances.org.

What emigration and expat insurance can you take out for Greece if you are going to live there for a while?

  • For almost all Greek visa applications, it is necessary to prove that you are insured. Before you can register with the national system, you need your own private insurance. EU citizens can initially use their EHIC. The insurance must cover a certain amount of euros, as well as medical repatriation.
  • Make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation as well as coverage in neighboring countries. Read more about insurances for abroad on Expatinsurances.org.

 

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    • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.

    What work related activities can you do abroad?

    • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.

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    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
    • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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      How does healthcare work in Greece, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

      How does healthcare work in Greece, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

      How does the healthcare system work in Greece?

      What is the quality of healthcare in Greece?

      • In general, the quality of healthcare in Greece is good, although there can be differences between urban and rural areas. The country also has the highest number of medical professionals per capita in Europe.
      • Greece has a national health system (ESY) that aims to provide free healthcare to all residents. The system consists of both public and private providers.
      • In Greece, there are general and specialized hospitals. The former are hospitals that offer all types of care, while specialized hospitals focus on a field of expertise and often work with a specific referral. There are also medical clinics (poliklinika) where you can find specialized doctors such as gynecologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, etc.
      • It is not very difficult to find a pharmacy in Greece, especially in the city. Look for a green cross and you found the pharmacy. Most pharmacists can also give good advice for minor problems. Please note that most pharmacies close around noon and then open again in the evening. Ambulances (EKAV) are generally fast in the cities, but less efficient in rural areas or on the islands. EKAV helicopters and taxis can be used here.
      • Call 116 in case of emergency, or 112 if they do not speak English.

      How does the public healthcare system work in Greece?

      • Expats who live, work or retire in Greece can join the public healthcare system. Healthcare is often free and good, especially in the cities.
      • To join the public healthcare system, a contribution to the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) must be made. The IKA, will then provide a kind of social security card (AMKA).
      • If you are self-employed, you can register with the OAEE instead of the IKA.
      • Family members including your spouse (if not working), parents, unmarried children living at home and children with a disability are also covered by the social insurance.
      • In general, medical care is free when using providers affiliated with IKA. This applies to medical transport, general and specialist care, laboratory tests and pregnancy care. A contribution is usually requested for medicines.
      • English is usually spoken in health centres, but it can be difficult in small villages or smaller hospitals.
      • EU residents can also use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to use public healthcare during the first 90 days in the country.

      How does the private healthcare system work in Greece?

      • There are many private institutions in Greece. These institutions are often better, because they are not so dependent on the economic situation in the country and use much more advanced technology.
      • Treatment in a private institution is not covered by the IKA and is often quite expensive.
      • The main reason why many locals and foreigners have private insurance is because not all care is covered by public insurance. Waiting times in private hospitals are also generally shorter and there is a greater chance that healthcare staff will speak English.

      How is the general practitioner arranged in Greece?

      • General practitioners are the first point of care in Greece, but unlike many other countries with a GP system, you do not need a referral to see a specialist.

      How is the dentist arranged in Greece?

      • Dental care is of good quality in Greece and there are many providers.
      • In general, you must make an appointment with the dentist in advance for treatment. You cannot just walk-in. During your first visit, you can register with the clinic so that follow-up appointments are easy to make.
      • Dental care is partly free through social insurance. If you have a lot of dental problems, it may be wise to take out private insurance.

      How is pregnancy care arranged in Greece?

      • Maternity care is free through the public system. The care is also of good quality with extensive checks and tests.
      • Private care is expensive, but does provide access to specialists, private hospitals and shorter waiting times.
      • When you are pregnant, you have to arrange everything yourself. Your GP can help you with this, but you can also register with a specialist and make your first appointments yourself. There are local websites in English to find (reviews of) health practitioners.
      • The costs via private care can be quite high. Hospital births are expensive.
      • In recent years, home births have become increasingly popular, although hospital births are still the most popular option. Public insurance does not cover the costs of a home birth. When an emergency occurs during the birth and you will have to go to a public hospital by ambulance. The transportation is covered.
      • The midwife will draw up a birth certificate, which you will have to take with you to postnatal appointments.
      • Depending on the circumstances, abortion is legal up to 12, 19 or 24 weeks.

      How safe or unsafe is a trip or stay in Greece?

      What should you pay attention to in terms of safety in Greece?

      • Greece is generally a safe country with a low crime rate, especially outside the big cities.
      • Pickpocketing does occur in large, tourist areas. Be especially careful at busy markets and when taking public transportation.
      • Political protests and strikes are common, especially in Athens. These are usually peaceful, but can sometimes get out of hand. Avoid large crowds.
      • In summer, there is a high risk of forest fires, especially on islands and in dry areas.
      • Greece is located in a seismically active zone, so minor earthquakes are common.

      What should you look out for in terms of diseases in Greece?

      • In summer, temperatures can exceed 40°C, which can cause heat exhaustion or sunstroke. Drink plenty of water and avoid excessive sun exposure in summer.
      • In some areas, especially in summer, mosquitoes can transmit diseases. 

      What should you pay attention to when it comes to traffic in Greece?

      • Traffic in Greece is quite chaotic and unpredictable. People often ignore traffic rules and drive aggressively.
      • The roads in the cities are usually narrow and busy. In the countryside, the roads are often poorly maintained.
      • Many locals use scooters, which can be quite chaotic.
      • In cities such as Athens, the metro and bus network is good, but on islands and in remote areas you often have to rely on cars or boats.
      • Taxis are relatively cheap, but some drivers try to rip off tourists. Ridesharing is limited.
      • If you travel a lot between the islands, be prepared to take into account ferry delays due to weather conditions.

      What work and travel insurance policies are suitable for short and long stays in Greece?

      • Is the trip to Greece and your return sufficiently covered? Are you sufficiently covered before, during and after your activities? Which insurance best suits your trip and your activity? Read more about insurances for abroad on JoHoinsurances.org.

      What emigration and expat insurance can you take out for Greece if you are going to live there for a while?

      • For almost all Greek visa applications, it is necessary to prove that you are insured. Before you can register with the national system, you need your own private insurance. EU citizens can initially use their EHIC. The insurance must cover a certain amount of euros, as well as medical repatriation.
      • Make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation as well as coverage in neighboring countries. Read more about insurances for abroad on Expatinsurances.org.

       

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      Intern, study, travel, volunteer, work or emigrate

      Best travel time for weather, climate and activities abroad, and the worst time to go!
      Backpacking and travel your way around the world - Theme
      Emigration and moving abroad - Theme
      Gap Year, Time out and Sabbatical - Theme
      Internship Abroad - Theme
      Learning languages and language courses abroad - Theme
      Remote working abroad and digital nomads - Theme
      Study Abroad - Theme
      TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language and learning English - Theme
      Travel insurances and insurances for long term abroad - Theme
      Travel gear and packing lists for going abroad - Worldsupporter Theme
      Volunteer abroad - Theme
      Work abroad and working holidays - Theme
      Stay safe and insured
      Go abroad!
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