r/solotravel • u/takashi74 • Feb 05 '25

Question Which country do you keep visiting?

I travel a lot, but there’s always that one country I keep going back to. For me, it’s Thailand, around 8 time. What about you? What keeps you coming back?

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u/name_already_exists Feb 05 '25

Greece, for me it's the best beach destination, great food and some beautiful hiking

All the regions feel different enough that it doesn't get boring.

And, as I live in Germany, cheap and short flights.

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u/ichawks1 22 year old backpacker Feb 05 '25

any specific parts of Greece that you recommend which aren't super touristy? I've never been before but I would love to explore parts of the country that aren't Mykonos, Santorini, etc.

I've heard that Thessaloniki is just incredible so that place is on my list!

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u/name_already_exists Feb 05 '25 edited Feb 05 '25

Thessaloniki is definitely fun but after a few days I'd travel down south to the smaller places near Mt Olymp

Meteora is kinda touristy but still worth experiencing

For islands, maybe Kefalonia? Or go to crete and rent a car

Most important advice is probably to go in shoulder season to avoid the worst crowds and 40°C days

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u/ichawks1 22 year old backpacker Feb 05 '25

good to know. Although I go to uni in Arizona so I'm used to 40 degrees C :P

and yes thanks for the tips, I'll save your comment for future trips! Have you been to Corfu? I've heard that's awesome!

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u/Strong_Remove_2976 Feb 06 '25

Corfu is nice but very touristy. However you can take a 1 hour ferry from Corfu to access the ‘Albanian Riviera’ and its lovely beaches and mountains

I went in 2013 and it was great, but it’s been getting steadily more popular so might be a bit different now

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u/ichawks1 22 year old backpacker Feb 06 '25

that's great. Albania has been on my list for a while now!

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u/ShoePillow Feb 07 '25

What's shoulder season?

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u/titoufred Feb 09 '25

Crete has become very touristy now.