European Union (EU) vs Schengen Zone (or simply Schengen) For anyone outside of Europe, these two terms are either overlapped or confused. Let me explain shortly what they mean and how to distinguish them. Although they might sound familiar at a first glance and Schengen Zone overlaps EU territory, both involve free movement between its… Read More European Union (EU) vs Schengen Area
In my previous post I have presented in details the traffic rules in Crete, which are available all over Greece. Now, let’s see how it is to drive in Crete. I am a professional passenger 😊 . With that being said, I pay much more attention to details and the surroundings than the driver, who… Read More How to drive properly in Crete
One important thing to know before driving a car in Crete is that the Greek traffic law is one of the toughest in Europe, huge sanctions and fines are applied and your driver’s license can be easily suspended, even if you are a tourist. Please take note on the below rules: 1. Driver’s license suspended… Read More Traffic rules in Greece and Crete
As mentioned in my previous post, you can get around Crete by bus or public transportation. It is cheap, clean and very well organized. Like other Mediterranean islands, including countries (Malta and Cyprus, for example), the only mean of public transport in Crete is by bus, divided in local and inter-city. Local buses are the… Read More Public transportation in Crete
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