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Inside Background
Culture 
I felt that Samos was a very relaxed island. Very unspoiled by tourism - which...
Last edited: 10 June 2006
History 
The history of Samos dates back to the B.C. era and its factual history is...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
Travelers heading to Samos may enjoy the following reading selections...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
  In 2003 Samos experienced an unusually hot Spring - temperatures were in the...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Samos is an island destination which means that it is able to be reached by...
Last edited: 22 August 2006
Getting Around 
Visitors who enjoy mingling with the locals on public transportation and...
Last edited: 22 August 2006
Public Transportation 
The main method of public transportation used to get around Samos is the bus...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
In general, it is not recommended to rent a car for travel around Samos.  Car...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
While there are plenty of activities going on in Samos all the time, the main...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
There are four major museums in Samos which visitors should make it a point to...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
Nightlife 
Nightlife Spot: Efzin café and bar Efzin almost at the eastern end of the...
Last edited: 28 July 2008
Shopping 
The main port of Vathi is a bustling town with many shops.  In the pedestrian...
Last edited: 29 July 2008
Sports & Activities 
There is a great family run watersports business on the beach by Pythagoreio...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
Jewelery Shopping with a Difference 
In the picturesque yacht harbour of Pythagorio, you will find the charming...
Last edited: 29 July 2008
Pythagoras Internet Cafe 
  Pythagoras Cafe is owned and operated by Aphrodite (a native of Samos), and...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Archaeological Museum 
The archaeological museum in Samos town is well worth a visit if you are at all...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Efpalinion Tunnel 
The Efpalinos Tunnel near Pythagorio is an amazing feat of ancient engineering...
Last edited: 12 August 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
If you're in the South West of Samos (Votsalakia/Kambos), there is quite a...
Last edited: 22 May 2007
Dining with a View 
Greece is generally not for gourmet tourists, and Samos does indeed have...
Last edited: 21 July 2008
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Inside Greece: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Greece is one of about 30 European countries that uses the Euro as currency...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Emergencies 
General Emergency number in Greece is 112. This number can be called when faced...
Last edited: 15 March 2008
Important Phrases 
The bill please - To logariasmo parakalo Where is .... this (address, monument...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
Telephones 
Phone cards can be purchased from small shops in every city, as well as street...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Tipping & Etiquette 
Most of the Greek hotel stays include breakfast (BB) and fewer of them...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Athens airport transportation 
There are several options for getting from the Athens airport to downtown but...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
Before posting - help us to help you 
Before actually posting on the forums there are a few things that really help...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Driving in Greece 
This “inside page” is not designed to be critical of Greece or the Greeks.  It...
Last edited: 11 November 2009
Electricity in Hotels 
In most Greek hotels, you must insert your room key into a slot by the door to...
Last edited: 16 December 2007
How to: Ferry trips in the islands 
Many people do an island hopping during their trip in Greece. Ferry trip is a...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
Pharmacies 
Pharmacies in Greece have different opening hours to some other countries...
Last edited: 20 March 2009
Planning your trip to greece 
Greece is a country with thousands of years of culture. Before you decide where...
Last edited: 11 June 2007
Plumbing in Greece 
One of the commonest questions first-time visitors to Greece ask is “is it true...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
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