Things To Know Before Visiting Greece:

Greek Beaches. Clothing Optional.

• You can’t flush paper down toilets on the islands
• The water on the islands isn’t recommended for drinking, so get that money ready for all those bottles
• ATVs and scooter rentals are everywhere and seem like they’re totally worth it
• The Greek and Italian languages are nothing alike
• The beaches are sometimes difficult to get to on the islands and most are clothing-optional
• There’s no avoiding cigarette smoke in Greece. It’s everywhere.
• In Greece, the party starts well after midnight and can continue into brunch time
• The water really is that blue
• They don’t have the greatest beer…and the wine is clearly superior in Italy
• Gyros are a lovely and cheap option for eating out, especially before or after a late night
• Italians LOVE Mykonos
• Going topless on a beach is quite common
• Feta in Greece is served as a thick slab of cheese, not in crumbles, and it’s delicious there