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Old timers cars are still a common sight in Greece. Here's a Toyota Corona from the 70's still used every day. Have a look.
Greece
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| Encounters from Greece - a country we've visited quite a few times. |
Rent a car in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 10:13 |
An impression of renting a car in Greece in 2012 with a comparison of similar rentals in Portugal. Also a bit about driving on Greek roads.
Location
Volos SIXT rental station
39° 22' 17.3352" N, 22° 54' 47.988" E
Oldtimer trucks in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 12:06 |
Classic Mercedes Benz trucks are still quite common in Greece. Once a year oldtimer Mercedes trucks are brought back to life during harvest season. Some has seen quite a bit of action, have a look.
Location
Mercedes Benz L3500 4WD in Mendenitsa - Greece
38° 45' 0.846" N, 22° 37' 10.1892" E
Greek Lighthouse on Cape 1000 miles
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 09:37 |
Greece has a lot of shoreline – lighthouses are found everywhere along the coast. Here’s an example of a neat little lighthouse on a cape with peculiar name – 1000 Miles – or “Chiliomili”. It’s built in 1890 and located in the Skarfeia region in Central Greece, have a look.
Location
Anteros Lighthouse on Cape 1000 miles
38° 51' 5.418" N, 22° 41' 47.5512" E
Free WIFI internet in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 13:29 |
The bigger cities in Greece often offer Free internet through a number of WIFI hotspots located throughout the municipality area. Anyone can connect for free to the internet when near a WIFI hotspot. An impression of two community WIFI hotspots in Greece and WIFI equipment to connect over a larger distance.
Location
Lamia hotspot at local gas station with parking
38° 52' 11.7984" N, 22° 21' 47.5452" E
Ferry to Greece from Italy, Ancona
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 08:36 |
Going to Greece by ferry from Italy is extremely popular among Europeans.
Location
Ancona Ferries Terminal in Ancona, Italy
43° 36' 46.0512" N, 13° 30' 0.1836" E
Greek and Italian gas bottle system
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 08:01 |
Greece and Italy have slightly different gas bottle system compared to the typical “german” propane gas bottle fitting.
Location
Grocery shop selling gas bottle refills
38° 53' 3.9372" N, 22° 18' 51.9156" E
